Recently, an important event took place in Odesa as part of the collaboration between the Ukrainian Red Cross Society and international partners, led by General Secretary Ulrika Modeer of the Swedish Red Cross.

The visit included a tour of the Center for Social and Psychological Assistance, which supports internally displaced persons and those affected by the conflict.

Julia Haidary, director of the Odesa City Council Social Services Center, and Lyudmila Tsvitkova, head of the Center for Social and Psychological Assistance, guided the Swedish delegation, sharing insights about their fruitful collaboration with the Odesa regional branch of the Red Cross. Thanks to this partnership, displaced individuals receive ongoing social and psychological support and are involved in activities aimed at helping them adapt to their new living conditions.

At the conclusion of the event, Ulrika Modeer emphasized the importance of building local capacity to improve the lives of people.

Additional Information

On December 15, 2023, following repairs funded by the city budget, the Center for Social and Psychological Assistance was opened in Odesa. Since its inception, the center has accommodated 266 individuals, including 97 children, 4 of whom have disabilities, 38 elderly persons, and 20 individuals with disabilities.

During its operation, specialists at the center provided: 178 legal consultations, 534 psychological consultations, 469 individual consultations for adults, along with social support for 70 families/individuals in difficult life circumstances, and conducted 65 group psychological events for children and adults.