22 August 2024

In addition to physical injuries, the war in Ukraine has caused significant psychological distress. UUA is committed to supporting Varto Zhyty a psychological helpline in Ukraine. Here are the statistics for calls received in July 2024:

- Men: 50%

- Women: 48%

- Silent clients or no gender specified: 2%

- Military personnel: 49%

- Loved ones of military personnel, friends, and colleagues: 43%

- Veterans of the ATO in Eastern Ukraine: 2%

- Civilians with crisis requests: 4%

- Average duration of a counselling session: 48 minutes

- Most sessions in one day: 29 (on July 12)

- Longest counselling session: 1 hour 59 minutes

We are thankful for Varto Zhyty and proud to work alongside them in helping Ukrainians in need.