Almost half of Ukrainians experience high levels of stress, but 73% have a reserve of resilience. Children and adolescents are a vulnerable category, with 34% nervous about exams and 27% about air raid alerts.
First Lady Olena Zelenska and Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha met with the Rector of Kobe Gakuin University in Japan. The institution joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, becoming the first participant from Japan in this initiative.
Olena Zelenska's mental health program "How are you?" debunks common myths about panic attacks. The initiative explains that panic attacks are not an exaggeration, can manifest in different ways, and do not always require immediate medical attention.
In Kyiv, a barrier-free route project is being implemented, connecting the Main Military Hospital, the railway station, and Maidan Nezalezhnosti. This initiative is part of the “Movement Without Barriers” project and Olena Zelenska’s “Without Barriers” initiative.
Olena Zelenska's mental health program offers 8 steps to reconnect with yourself and improve well-being. Learn how to recognize the signs of losing touch with yourself and what to do to restore harmony.
The President of Ukraine in Rome called on partners to help return thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. He emphasized the importance of fighting for children whom Russians are hiding in occupied territories or in Russia, teaching them hatred.
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska reported that over 80% of Ukrainians are in chronic stress due to fatigue, tension, and despair. She noted that the country's economy is sustained by the efforts of people who work after nights spent in basements.
In Ukraine, 6,000 school cooks have been trained according to modernized standards. Every day, 1.5 million Ukrainian children receive free hot lunches.
11,000 rehabilitation specialists are working in Ukraine, who have helped 600,000 people. The country has also launched an international medical partnership.
The First Lady of Ukraine visited Austria, where she met with Doris Schmidauer, got acquainted with barrier-free access and opened a Ukrainian-language audio guide in the Leopold Museum. The visit will expand cooperation between the countries.
The "Barrier-free – is when you can" campaign is ongoing in Ukraine. 600,000 people have received assistance through the project. There are plans to create 300 barrier-free departments.
The Superhumans Center has started operating in Dnipro, the second center in the network in Ukraine. The center will provide prosthetics, rehabilitation and psychological support to military and civilians.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska met with children affected by the war and presented them with the new "Future of Ukraine" award. Part of the meeting was held in a shelter due to an air raid alert.
President Zelenskyy announced the establishment of a new award "Future of Ukraine" for children who showed bravery during the war. The first presentation will take place next week.
Servicemen can anonymously share information about the barriers they face during service. The survey results will be used to develop recommendations for accessibility in the army.
The Center for Counteracting Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine has recorded the creation of fake accounts of the President, the First Lady, the Head of the Presidential Office, and the Head of the SBU. Their official accounts have the appropriate verification mark.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska met with Pope Leo XIV. The President thanked him for his support of Ukraine and expressed his readiness for dialogue.
Olena Zelenska said that the meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump was a difficult test. Despite this, the President of Ukraine withstood the tense conversation with dignity.
Volodymyr and Olena Zelenska shared a photo in embroidered shirts on Vyshyvanka Day, emphasizing the importance of preserving Ukrainian traditions and passing them on to future generations.
Olena Zelenska visited the Czech library, where a Ukrainian bookshelf was opened. Also, the Czech Republic is helping Ukraine to restore first prints damaged by the Russians.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the Czech Republic for a meeting with President Petr Pavel and Prime Minister Petr Fiala. The parties will discuss military aviation and joint pressure on Russia.
More than a third of Ukrainians feel disappointed and powerless, which is why Mental Health Awareness Month is starting. Tips and self-help tools will appear on the "How are you?" platform.
The Vatican broke protocol so that Vladimir Zelensky would sit in the front row at the funeral of Pope Francis, next to Trump and Macron. This ensured him a prominent place at the ceremony.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis. His wife Olena Zelenska is with him in the delegation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Rome to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. He arrived with his wife, Olena Zelenska, and a Ukrainian delegation.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha honored Pope Francis at the Vatican. He also met with Cardinal Mykola Bychko, discussing support for Ukraine and Ukrainians in the world.
Ukraine may be represented at the funeral of the Pope by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the First Lady, if Zelenskyy does not have time. The President noted the importance of his presence in Kyiv.
The First Lady reacted to the massive shelling of Ukraine on April 4. She called on the world to take action, not just words of condolence, due to the increasing number of victims among the civilian population.
The authors of the "How are you?" program shared ways to reboot in conditions of limited time. They advise using short recovery practices, such as turning off notifications or walking in nature.
According to surveys, a significant proportion of lecturers and teachers in Ukraine experience professional burnout and need psychological assistance and support in coping with stress.
