Our Blog: Stories of Ukraine

Crafting Hope for Ukraine’s Children: Connie Rose and the Maine Knitters
A homegrown knitting initiative brought smiles to several classrooms of Ukrainian children

A Tribute to Ukraine’s Defenders: HUT’s Core Mission
Program Director and veteran Amy Goodrich reflects on the Defender Memorial in Independence Square.

HUT Hosts an Open Dialogue on New Approaches to Trauma Treatment
On May 1st, the Heal Ukraine Trauma team hosted an event at Kyiv’s Veteran Hub, bringing together veterans, practitioners, and professionals who care deeply about healing the invisible wounds of war.

Donor Stories: Giving to Ukraine to Honor Bob Egan's Legacy
How a 1993 bike trip in Ukraine inspired one family to honor the legacy of kindness and community

How HUT Helps Heal the Healers
How HUT’s KAP training program helps healers who hold the heavy stories of this war to strengthen and start to rebuild.

Standing Together, Three Years On
Our staff member in Kyiv reflects on three years of war: “We have learned to stand together. Now, we must learn never to step back.”

The Trauma of Waiting: Veteran Family Support Groups
Our support group for relatives of service members is a place where the pain and trauma of war can be spoken about and shared.

Honoring Veterans and Strengthening Mental Health: HUT’s Commitment to Healing
With a dozen veterans and military family members among HUT’s staff, board, and volunteers, we have firsthand experience of the distinct mental health needs of veterans and their families.

Honoring Ukraine’s Defenders Through Capacity Building
As we honor Ukraine’s defenders, we recognize that mental health is as critical to recovery as any battlefield victory.

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Symposium: A Step Toward Mental Health Recovery in Ukraine
On September 21st in Kyiv, Heal Ukraine Trauma (HUT) hosted a groundbreaking Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Symposium...