"Healing Hearts" project in Ukraine helping the traumatized feel hope again.
“We Can Still Be Put Back Together Again”
At Mission Without Borders in Ukraine, we are witnessing the resilience of the human spirit amidst the unimaginable hardships caused by war. Each day, our dedicated staff meet individuals and families displaced by the conflict—people who have lost not only their homes but also their sense of safety, community, and sometimes even their loved ones.
Recent reports indicate that an alarming 54% of Ukrainians are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, a staggering increase in mental health issues since last year. The ongoing threat of violence and the stress of uncertainty weigh heavily on those who have been uprooted, leaving them in a perpetual state of fear and anxiety.
Yet, thanks to your generous support, we are able to bring hope and healing to those in need. Recently, an art therapy session took place at our office in Sarny, led by our compassionate volunteer Inna and supported by our dedicated staff. The session was part of our ‘Healing Heart’ project, designed to help refugees process their trauma through creativity.
Inna guided participants in a transformative exercise where each person was given a ceramic cup to break into pieces. “The idea was to glue the cup back together using gold-colored glue,” she explained. “After that, they painted it however they wanted.”
This powerful metaphor illustrates the journey of healing. Just like the broken cup, we too can be shattered by life’s challenges. But through love, support, and the grace of God, we can be restored into something beautiful.
Oksana, who oversees our Christian outreach, reflected on the profound impact of these sessions. “People who attend carry deep wounds that need validation and healing in order for them to move forward,” she said. “While we cannot change their past, we can help them manage it so it no longer defines their lives.”
Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi—where broken pottery is repaired with lacquer mixed with gold—this session became a beautiful reminder of God’s redemptive power. Each participant left not just with a repaired cup but with a renewed sense of hope and purpose.
Your support makes these moments possible. With your help, we can continue to offer not only practical assistance but also emotional and spiritual healing. Together, we are helping these precious people rediscover their strength and rebuild their lives all because of the generosity of our supporters.
"Thank you for standing with us. Because of you, we can tell our Ukrainian friends, "We can still be put back together again".