SECOND PROJECT.
JUNE 2023

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WHAT WAS IN A PROGRAM?

Psychological sessions

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A course of 5 resource classes was held for psychological recovery and development of skills to overcome stressful situations

Exchange of experience

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We have visited Sophiahemmet Hospital, Aleris Rehabilitation Station and Framtidståger - Organization for Reintegration for Displaced people

Official meetings

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Meetings were held with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Tobias Bilstrom and the Minister of Defense of Sweden Paul Jönsson

Exchange of experience

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We have visited Sophiahemmet Hospital, Aleris Rehabilitation Station and Framtidståger - Organization for Reintegration for Displaced people

In addition to the main goals

A number of cooperation agreements have been reached, the supply of cars and ambulances, a project on online training of our doctors is being prepared, the improvement of medical evacuation trains has begun, etc.

FOR THE SECOND TRIP WE HAVE INVITED

plane to Repower recovery project

48 military medics

who save dozens of lives every day

10 volunteers

engaged in evacuation and medical supply for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

6 psychologists

with experience working with military personnel

8 workers of Ukrzaliznytsia

Those involved in the evacuation processes

HOW WAS IT?

THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY

On our way to Sweden this time, we were warmly welcomed in Warsaw by our Polish partners, the Medicover Foundation. They organized an unforgettable tour for us with historian Alex Richie and a boat trip on the Vistula River.

boat time in Warsaw
trip time
recovery of Ukrainian medics
group 2 at the boat
group 2 at Legia stadium

GETTING ACQUAINTED

Once all the groups arrived in Sweden, we began to get to know the participants, psychologists, and organizers. Right away, the first activities and networking sessions took place.

acquisition
listen to the bird
friendly speaking walk
walking around

EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE

A trip to the city of Uppsala, lunch at the botanical garden, an unexpected visit by a local choir, and a meeting with doctors at the military hospital

presents time
visit
visiting hospital
listen to the speaker

ART

The third day of the Repower project was all about connecting with art. We spent the entire day at the 'Artipelag' art museum, attended sessions of sound and art therapy, and concluded with a picturesque walk along the Baltic Sea coastline.

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art
art therapy
sound healing
art therapy

CULTURE

On this day, we visited the Viking Museum and the open-air ethnographic museum 'Skansen.' Afterward, we began somatic practices with electric surfing near the island.

Skansen group photo
Museums attending
Surfing in Sweden
Translating the history
Kate is speaking

STOCKHOLM AND IMPORTANT MEETINGS

A rainy walk in Stockholm and a meeting with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Tobias Billström, made it clear that the whole world supports us!

Ruslana near National Museum
Military medics in Sweden
Volunteer Kyra
Meeting with a Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden

OFFICIAL MEETINGS

On the final day of the Repower project, two important meetings took place — with the Ambassador of Ukraine to Sweden, Andriy Plakhotniuk, and Sweden's Minister of Defense, Paul Johnson. Afterward, there was a festive dinner, many warm hugs, and heartfelt words of gratitude exchanged between everyone.

Minister
Ambassador
Flags
Volunteers

On the last day of our stay in Sweden, we dedicated our time to reflecting on our experiences.

During the psychological sessions, participants shared their feedback, feelings, and ideas for future projects. A memorable part of the program was the common dinner accompanied by Ukrainian and Swedish performers.

Kyra
Thinking
Researches
Olha

This day was filled with endless hugs and expressions of gratitude for a successful trip.

Ukrainian vibes
Hugs
Coming back
Artglass

More than one month has passed since our return, and in our favorite chat with project participants important tips and successes of our Ukrainian heroes are exchanged every day!

 PARTICIPANTS OF THE SECOND PROJECT

Mykola Semeniuk

Mykola Semeniuk

A military medic who oversees the organization of training at the 150th Training Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Oleksandr Monoshyn (Aramis)

Oleksandr Monoshyn (Aramis)

Worked as a medic in the medical unit, involved in the medical evacuation of the wounded. Currently works at a stabilization point.

Hlib Stryzhko

Hlib Stryzhko

A marine who, after a severe injury and russian captivity, returned to civilian life and now works at Veteran Hub.

Olena Zubova

Olena Zubova

One of the few medical personnel who saved the wounded at the Ilyich Plant in Mariupol.

Viktor Ridenher

Viktor Ridenher

A medical point sanitary instructor, formerly engaged in beekeeping and dreamed of traveling.

Olha Kirsanova

Olha Kirsanova

Worked as a nurse at a children's city hospital in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. Since 2015, she has been saving comrades on the front lines.

Oleksandr Boiko (Abdulla)

Oleksandr Boiko (Abdulla)

An intern at the medical department. Enjoys books, chess, and music.

Ihor Deriuhin

Ihor Deriuhin

A medical field medic. Considers his entire life a vivid memory.

Volodymyr Chervonnikov

Volodymyr Chervonnikov

Since 2014, has been working as a military chaplain on the demarcation line in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions and conducts PTSD prevention trainings as a psychologist.

Viktor Veklych

Viktor Veklych

Orthopedic traumatologist and university lecturer. Enjoys traveling and skiing.

Anna Fedorchuk (Puma)

Anna Fedorchuk (Puma)

Has been in service since 2015, right after graduating from medical school. Before the war was actively involved in sports.

Andrii Akimov

Andrii Akimov

An anesthesia nurse, formerly worked in a military hospital. Has an unconventional hobby - growing garlic.

Ruslana Nutsa

Ruslana Nutsa

Senior combat medic in the evacuation unit of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade. After a 6-month Russian captivity, she returns to duty.

Viktor Nyzovtsev

Viktor Nyzovtsev

Before the war, he was a lawyer at the city council in Zaporizhzhia. Today, he serves as a medical point sanitary instructor in the brigade.

Ruslana Maidaniuk

Ruslana Maidaniuk

A combat medic in the 79th Brigade, who retrieves the wounded from the battlefield, provides initial pre-medical assistance, and transports them to a stabilization point.