Content warning: This episode contains a conversation about conflict areas/situations, trauma, mental health and psychosocial support, and how one program is working with youth in Ukraine. 

Listen in on a timely, informative conversation on how implementers can keep programs responsive to youth and staff needs during times of conflict. We examine rapid program considerations and the dos and don’ts of working with youth in conflict situations and areas through a positive youth development lens. Plus, we get insight on USAID’s Ukraine National Identity Through Youth (UNITY) Activity and how one program is working with youth in Ukraine. 

Guests Dania and Iryna expound on creating safe spaces in a time of flux, maintaining a sense of normalcy for those experiencing trauma and finding healthy ways for youth to channel their emotions. 

Implementers will also want to access this episode’s mental health recommendations designed to aid in psychosocial interventions, building healing programs, and reducing violent behavior with cognitive behavioral therapy.  

Check out this episode and everything else PYD at youthpower.org/pydlab.