Source: ARD Tagesthemen | Creator: Evgeniy Maloletka | Credit: dpa
DESPITE DARK NIGHTS: Progress is Being Made
2000 Drone Attacks in November / Russian Security Council Secretary Threatens Annihilation of Civilian Population / Mental Health Program Launches Test Phase
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The past few weeks have been particularly difficult for Ukraine. In November alone, Russia sent over 2,000 drones into Ukraine. Cities were attacked throughout entire nights, with some assaults lasting up to eight hours. The new EU leaders were in Kyiv, and the chancellor pledged an additional 600 million euros in aid. The secretary of the Russian Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, called on the West to quickly begin negotiations on Ukraine’s future to prevent the “annihilation” of the civilian population there.
Source: ARD | Photo: Vitaliy Klychko
Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko posted a photo after an attack showing parts of a Russian drone that appears to be identical to the Iranian Shahed-136. It seems that Russia is now producing these themselves. The events highlight how urgently support is still needed. We must not relent. Despite the challenging circumstances, there is also positive news to report.
FATES – HOPES
We have made progress: Together with Nebayduzhe, we developed the foundations for the Mental Health Program and launched a pilot run with four participants. This has been ongoing for several months.
We thank the participants for their courage and openness in sharing their stories with us, giving a face to those suffering from mental health issues.
An artist and curator from Kharkiv, 29 years old. After the start of the large-scale invasion, he was forced to flee his hometown, where his gallery was also located. His entire family fled abroad, and today he lives in Lviv. He suffers from panic attacks, depression, and anxiety, which have worsened since the invasion.
An artist, 26 years old. Her work focuses on current events as well as themes of war and the body. After the large-scale invasion, she experienced a relapse of her depression and struggled with her medication.
A poet and photographer, 27 years old. Before the invasion, she had a studio and gallery in Odesa, as well as a full-time position at a museum. After February 24, 2022, she was forced to move to Lviv and start over from scratch.
Today, she suffers from cyclothymia and severe depression.
An artist, 25 years old. At the time of the invasion, she was abroad but later returned to Ukraine, where she currently resides. She suffers from depression, anxiety, and health issues. The situation is further compounded by the fact that she lost her source of income due to the invasion and cannot afford proper treatment.
We are monitoring the test phase at regular intervals and have so far received mixed feedback from the candidates. However, we want to wait until the conclusion at the end of March 2025 before making a final assessment. One thing is certain: none of this would be possible without you. Your support is already making a real difference in the lives of these people.
Unfortunately, Alya has left us in the meantime due to personal reasons. It’s a constant up and down; working conditions in Ukraine still don’t have the same foundation as in stable Germany. However, Alya continues to oversee the pilot program and stays in contact with all the necessary parties. Her story and the collaboration with colleagues in Kyiv are a good example of the challenges I face time and again. But: I’m sticking with it! 😉
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