The support of our Belgian partners was not only financial, but also deeply personal. On February 22, 2023, BlagoDIM in Irpin was visited by bishops of the Belgian Catholic Church, including Bishop Lode Aerts. They came in person to see with their own eyes how our organization works in Ukraine, how humanitarian aid is distributed, and what real support Ukrainian families are receiving.

This visit became an important sign of trust for us and a confirmation that international partners are not only helping from a distance, but are also deeply engaged in understanding the real needs of people on the ground.

As a result of the project, 74% of women said they felt more inner stability, emotional recovery, and clarity about their next life steps. Participants learned to better understand their condition, overcome exhaustion, reduce anxiety, recognize their own resources, and move from confusion to action.

Here are two specific examples of results.

Mariika, a mother of many children and the wife of a serviceman, received two grants — UAH 200,000 and UAH 500,000 — to develop her own business after participating in the program. Today, she is creating HobbyLavka, a space of creativity and support for women, children, and veterans.

Dasha, who joined the project in a state of confusion caused by the war, restored her inner resources in two months, found her path in creativity, and together with her mother created the brand “Ya Dar.”

Participants also received power banks, especially important in wartime and during power outages, as well as printed coaching workbooks, which helped them go deeper into the program and закрепити results.

We are sincerely grateful for this trust and support. Thanks to it, women received not only help, but also a real chance to move from inner support to action.