BORDERLANDS FOUNDATION UKRAINE: REBUILDING LIFE AFTER WAR

We are the non-governmental organization "Borderlands Foundation Ukraine," dedicated to helping Ukrainian veterans, particularly women, recover after the war.

Our mission is to create effective rehabilitation, psychological support, and social adaptation programs using the best global practices.

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Our goals:

Restoring the physical and emotional well-being of veterans

Reintegrating military personnel into civilian life

Establishing a culture of psychological health in Ukraine

⁠International collaboration to implement advanced rehabilitation approaches

The Foundation implements initiatives aimed at supporting veterans, organizes charitable events, promotes the stories of Ukrainian defenders, and secures international resources to enhance social assistance for military personnel and their families.

CENTER FOR TRAUMATIC STRESS: A NEW APPROACH TO PTSD THERAPY

Borderlands Foundation Ukraine is establishing the Center for Traumatic Stress – the first systematic platform in Ukraine to help military personnel and their families overcome the effects of PTSD.

Center's Mission

Providing comprehensive psychological assistance and rehabilitation services to veterans who have experienced traumatic events, facilitating their return to a fulfilling life.

Center's Vision

Creating an advanced rehabilitation model that takes into account Ukrainian realities and the best global experiences. We aim to integrate scientific research, innovative therapeutic methods, and social support to achieve sustainable psychological recovery for veterans.

CHALLENGES AND ISSUES

⁠Scale of psychological trauma among veterans

As of 2024, 3.5-6 million veterans are registered
57% of veterans need psychological support due to PTSD and related disorders
14% increase in domestic violence in 2024 as a consequence of war-related trauma

Special needs of women in the military

69,000 women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with 48,000 active service women
Over 5,500 women on the front lines, with increased risk of psychological and physical trauma
53% of women veterans need specialized psychological assistance
Lack of programs adapted to the needs of military women (reproductive health, consequences of gender-based violence, returning to family and society)

Lack of knowledge and systematic support

Military personnel return to a society unprepared for their integration
Shortage of trained psychologists, medical staff, and social workers to support veterans
Absence of psychological literacy programs for the civilian population

OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

Research Base

The Center will serve as a platform for the development of psychotherapy and rehabilitation. In collaboration with the University of Texas and international research institutions, we are implementing advanced methods for treating PTSD.

Educational Programs

We develop educational courses for:

● ⁠Psychotherapists and doctors

● ⁠Social workers

● ⁠Veterans, military personnel, and their families

● ⁠Volunteers and community activists

"Veterans Beyond Borders" Program

✔️ Over 40 successful rehabilitation sessions conducted

✔️ Covers psychological, physical, and social adaptation

⁠✔️ Provides group and individual therapy for veterans

Women's Psychological Recovery Program

We develop educational courses for:

● ⁠Movement therapy (yoga, breathing practices)

● Creative recovery methods (art therapy)

⁠● Crisis counseling for women veterans and military families

CENTER DIRECTOR

The Center is led by Major General (Ret.) Vladyslav Klochkov – a military strategist, researcher, and expert in veterans' rehabilitation.

Vladyslav Klochkov on the Center's mission:

"Opening the Center is our duty to those who risked their lives for Ukraine. We don't just treat PTSD; we help veterans return to life. The next step should be to create a network of regional centers that support not only military personnel but also their families."