With the support of the Government of the Czech Republic, UNFPA will enhance efforts to increase resilience, strengthen coping skills, and improve the mental health of young people from Luhansk, Donetsk, and Dnipro regions, including internally displaced people and youth living and working near the frontline.

"Thanks to the Czech Republic's support, we are now equipped to actively involve the courageous young individuals who have decided to stay in their communities, despite confronting significant challenges, risks, and vulnerabilities. The initiative we're unveiling seeks to cultivate dignity, well-being, and hope among these youth, in even the toughest conditions. This effort is essential for preserving the human capital of Ukraine's conflict-impacted regions," said Massimo Diana, UNFPA Representative in Ukraine.

 UNFPA will strengthen the capacity and skills of professionals working with young people.

This work will contribute to improving the mental health of young people in these communities, addressing short-term humanitarian needs by providing life-saving information support to young people, and offering a referral system for various needed services. 

The project's inclusive approach will ensure that internally displaced youth, including young women, rural youth, and people with disabilities, are supported regardless of their circumstances.

We are grateful to the Government of the Czech Republic for its systematic support of UNFPA Ukraine's efforts. Last year, thanks to the funding from the Czech Republic, UNFPA supported the creation of a Daycare Centre for Psychosocial Assistance to Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Kharkiv. This has contributed to the provision of comprehensive and quality assistance to survivors of gender-based violence, including conflict-related sexual violence.