OUR MISSION:
We make Ukrainians happier.
OUR GOAL:
Psychological rehabilitation of families affected by the war via active recreation and art therapy in tourist camps across Ukraine
WHO WE ARE:
Ordinary Ukrainian tourists and sports enthusiasts who in the spring of 2022 used our experience to launch a rehabilitation camp for families most affected by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and later the same year set up NGO “Tourist Ukrainian Family”
WHO WE HELP:
Temporarily displaced families with children (IDPs); military families; families affected by the the war; orphaned and disabled children as well as children with hearing impairments
Results in numbers
94
Volunteers
1549
Participants
74
Programs
6
Locations
Our unique appeal lies in:
● combining 4 basic components: tourism + art therapy + delicious food + Ukrainian nature
● designing camps for families rather than children alone since rehabilitation is most successful within the family circle
● offering a variety of locations in the Mykolaiv, Zakarpattia, Khmelnytsky, Kyiv, and Ivano-Frankivsk region
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Our system works! We help Ukrainian families recuperate all year round, as attested by YouTube reviews and psychological surveys taken by the participants.
Families enjoy themselves on the banks of a river or in the mountains, in the vicinity of a nature reserve or right in the middle of a national park. They can camp out overnight in tents, go on hiking day trips or guided tours and spend evenings by the campfire just like real tourists.
Our camping sites are stocked with personal safety gear so that our professional guides can take participants out on rafting, kayaking, and SUP tours on river rapids.
The Buzky Gard Reserve boasts one of a kind climbing location. Our experienced volunteer instructors will introduce you to this amazing sport and take care of your safety.
In 2022, real life service dogs (corgis, German shepherds, huskies and even a newfoundland!) visited our campers at the Zelena Cherepakha campsite almost every week and showed off their skills. Hippotherapy sessions are about to be introduced at several locations.
Guided by our volunteers, campers learn how to cook from scratch various dishes such as dumplings, burgers, pizza or even sushi! It's delicious and fun!
Our art therapists work wonders! Participants of all ages discover their creative streak by learning how to draw, sculpt from clay, and do various crafts. But first and foremost, our campers get an opportunity to share and communicate!
It is not a secret that mountains heal because one comes back a completely different person, full of energy and zest for life. We organize one-day hikes for our participants at several locations.
One of our locations, Dim Mandrivnyka, offers cycling trips along the breathtaking banks of the Dniester River to natural wonders and historical monuments of the region.
Kayaking and SUP-board adventures await our campers at SupKayakClub, which is situated on the island of Muromets in Kyiv.
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OUR PARTNERS
We are deeply grateful to everyone who gives us moral support and financial assistance.
