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Veterans, Kids Heal Through Nature Amid Ukraine Conflict

12/24/2025

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Story summary

Veterans and children affected by the war in Ukraine are finding healing through nature-based programs that address rising mental health needs.
Oleksii Davydov, a Ukrainian veteran, participates in adventure camps in the Carpathian Mountains, which offer a temporary escape from the conflict.
Despite funding shortages, organizations use nature to deliver therapeutic support—GoYra for children and retreats for grieving women—aiming to build community and resilience.

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Story summary

Veterans and children affected by the war in Ukraine are finding healing through nature-based programs that address rising mental health needs.
Oleksii Davydov, a Ukrainian veteran, participates in adventure camps in the Carpathian Mountains, which offer a temporary escape from the conflict.
Despite funding shortages, organizations use nature to deliver therapeutic support—GoYra for children and retreats for grieving women—aiming to build community and resilience.