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Today, Help Us Help stands with Ukraine, its people, and all Ukrainians around the world in celebrating Vyshyvanka Day, a day that honours the beauty, history, and spirit woven into one of the nation’s most iconic cultural symbols.

The vyshyvanka—a hand-stitched, symbolically embroidered garment—tells a story in every pattern, colour, and shape. Each region and family has its own style, carrying traditions and meaning passed down through generations.

Since its inception almost 35 years ago, the Help Us Help family has integrated Ukrainian language, traditions, and culture into its core programs. Today, this is more important than ever, as Ukraine and its people face ongoing attacks from a neighbour whose attempts to erase Ukrainian identity over centuries have become a daily reality.

We’d love to celebrate Vyshyvanka Day with you! Share your favourite vyshyvanka photo from any Help Us Help program in the comments, and tell us what your vyshyvanka means to you!

Let’s shine a light on the beauty of Ukrainian culture everywhere!💙💛

Photo Credit: Iryna Kolotylo, Albina and Kytsia-Mytsia at Help Us Help Summer Camp 2025

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Сьогодні Help Us Help разом з Україною та українцями по всьому світу відзначає День вишиванки — день, який вшановує красу, історію та дух, закладені в одному з найвідоміших символів української культури.

Вишиванка — це традиційний одяг із символічною вишивкою, де кожен візерунок, колір і форма розповідають власну історію. Кожен регіон і кожна родина мають свій унікальний стиль, що відображає традиції та значення, передані з покоління в покоління.

Від моменту свого заснування, майже 35 років тому, Help Us Help інтегрує українську мову, традиції та культуру у свої основні програми. Сьогодні це має особливе значення, коли Україна та її народ продовжують жити в умовах постійних атак з боку сусідньої держави, чиї багатовікові спроби знищити українську ідентичність стали частиною щоденної реальності.

Ми будемо раді відзначити День Вишиванки разом із вами! Поділіться у коментарях своїм улюбленим фото у вишиванці з будь-якої програми Help Us Help та розкажіть, що означає ваша вишиванка для вас.

Нехай краса української культури сяє всюди!💙💛

Фото: Ірина Колотило, Альбіна та Киця-Миця на Літньому таборі Help Us Help 2025

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Our first Watercolour Workshop was a resounding success!

Held on May 9, 2026, this initiative brought together supporters of Help Us Help for a day filled with inspiration and creativity, in which participants learned new painting and art techniques while contributing to a meaningful cause.

We extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated volunteer, Marta Kolotylo, a Ukrainian artist based in Toronto, who led the workshop!

Exciting news continues as we have three additional workshops scheduled! These upcoming sessions are perfect for anyone looking to meet new friends, have a great time, and discover unique watercolour techniques.

Attendees will create one-of-a-kind masterpieces while directly supporting Help Us Help’s Annual Summer Camp Experience 2026, which provides invaluable educational and trauma-informed programming for institutionalized and at-risk youth in Ukraine.

Each registration will make a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Follow the link to sign up TODAY:
https://forms.gle/yKagzYyJDrsYJRdw8

Mental health matters.

This May, Help Us Help stands with communities across Canada in recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month.

Help Us Help is committed to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and strengthening access to mental health supports.

The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to place significant pressure on the mental health of children and youth. Exposure to violence, displacement, and loss disrupts emotional well-being—the ability to learn, build relationships, and plan for the future. According to research by the KSE Institute, 44% of children in Ukraine show signs of potential post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

At Help Us Help, supporting positive mental health is a central pillar of our mission.

Through the Scholars Program, licensed therapists provide ongoing psychosocial support, helping youth process their experiences, build emotional awareness, and develop healthy coping strategies in a safe and trusted environment.

This support continues year-round and is deeply integrated into our Summer and Winter Camps, where a trauma-informed, holistic approach is embedded in every activity—from group sessions and mentorship to creative expression and outdoor experiences. These moments create spaces where children can rebuild a sense of safety, belonging, and confidence.
We invite you to be part of this effort!

Your donation helps provide institutionalized and at-risk children affected by war with access to mental health care, stability, and the tools they need to build resilience and move forward.

Please donate through the link in our bio or by visiting our website at www.helpushelp.charity

On April 26, 1986, the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant had a catastrophic explosion, leading to widespread radioactive fallout that adversely affected millions of individuals across Ukraine and Europe. The long-term consequences of this disaster have been compounded in recent years by ongoing aggression from russia, which continues to disregard the fundamental rights and lives of innocent Ukrainians.

Help Us Help is dedicated to providing support for institutionalized and at-risk children through a framework that emphasizes trauma-informed care, mentorship, and restorative justice practices.

We invite you to join us in our mission to help Ukraine’s most vulnerable youth. Donations can be made through the link in our bio or directly at www.helpushelp.charity. Your support matters. Слава Україні!