Sometimes, all it takes to find peace of mind is to pick up a paintbrush, choose your favorite colors, and allow yourself a little creativity.

Recently, an art therapy session titled “Art Therapy as a Space for Recovery and Support” was held for residents of collective centres for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kharkiv Oblast.

This time, participants created decorative mosaic coasters. Step by step, small, colorful pieces were transformed into beautiful handmade creations, each with its own unique character.

But the most valuable part was not just the final result.

Creating together helped participants take their minds off everyday worries, reduce emotional stress, relax, and experience the joy of making something with their own hands.

Supporting people who have been forced to leave their homes because of the war means more than meeting their immediate needs. It also means caring for their emotional well-being, fostering a sense of belonging, and strengthening their inner resilience.

We continue to create welcoming spaces where everyone can feel cared for, supported, and connected through the warmth of human interaction.

The activity was organized as part of the project “Inclusive Accommodation and Protection of Vulnerable Internally Displaced Persons in Kharkiv Oblast,” implemented by the Luhansk Association of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities with the support of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and financial support from Sweden through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

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