Visit of the Swedish Red Cross Delegation to Odesa

Recently, as part of its collaboration with donors, the Red Cross Society of Ukraine warmly welcomed a delegation led by the Secretary General of the Swedish Red Cross, Ulrika Modeer, in Odesa.

During this visit, the Swedish representatives toured the Social and Psychological Assistance Center, which supports internally displaced persons and those affected by armed conflict.

The Director of the Odesa City Council Social Services Center, Yuliya Haidary, along with the head of the Social and Psychological Assistance Center, Lyudmyla Tsvitkova, introduced the guests to the Center's operations and their collaboration with the Odesa Regional Organization of the Red Cross of Ukraine. Thanks to this partnership, displaced individuals receive essential psychological support and participate in various activities aiding their adaptation to new surroundings.

At the end of the visit, Ulrika Modeer emphasized the importance of developing local capacities.

Additional Information

On December 15, 2023, following renovation works funded by the city budget, the Social and Psychological Assistance Center for internally displaced persons and victims of armed conflict opened in Odesa. Since its inception, the Center has housed 266 individuals, including 97 children, 4 of whom have disabilities, 38 elderly individuals, and 20 persons with disabilities.

During its operation, specialists from the Center provided: 178 legal consultations, 534 psychological consultations, 469 individual consultations for adults; social support for 70 families/individuals facing difficult life circumstances; and conducted 65 group psychological events for children and adults.