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The healing power of community
#IOMThroughTheirEyes
At IOM Hungary, we understand that no matter where life takes you, there will always be those who will share your journey and offer support. The challenge lies in finding this community. This is why IOM Hungary’s Mental Health and Psychosocial (MHPSS) Specialists are working tirelessly to ease the transition for refugees who have fled their homes, fostering their mental well-being and a strong sense of community.
Through therapy sessions and trainings on various aspects of mental well-being, Nataliia and Larysa are dedicated to improving the lives of beneficiaries in their new and unfamiliar surroundings. These efforts play a pivotal role in enhancing the social inclusion of refugees arriving from Ukraine.
"I've been learning techniques in these trainings that help me manage the stress what has been affecting my life greatly since the war began," Kristina shares. "But what's most valuable is being able to share this journey with people who understand my mental state. Through these sessions, I've found a supportive community," she adds with a smile.
Kristina fled from Kharkiv to Budapest following the outbreak of the war. "The war at home and losing my job at the same time brought up intense emotions for me, leading me to seek help from Nataliia. She guided me out of that dark place. Now, I’m trying to help others," she explains.
"I'm incredibly grateful to have found this place. Within the group therapy sessions, we support each other like a true family. None of this would be possible without these activities being organized."
Nataliia, IOM’s MHPSS specialist shares, "One of the toughest challenges in a foreign country, especially when you're here due to war back home, is finding people who share your experiences. These trainings are not just about personal healing but also connecting with others who understand you."
"I find peace in helping others, and these sessions have the potential to benefit many people at once. Using my knowledge to bring smiles to others is deeply meaningful to me," she concludes.
MHPSS services are made available thanks to the generous support of the U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
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#IOMThroughTheirEyes
At IOM Hungary, we understand that no matter where life takes you, there will always be those who will share your journey and offer support. The challenge lies in finding this community. This is why IOM Hungary’s Mental Health and Psychosocial (MHPSS) Specialists are working tirelessly to ease the transition for refugees who have fled their homes, fostering their mental well-being and a strong sense of community.
Through therapy sessions and trainings on various aspects of mental well-being, Nataliia and Larysa are dedicated to improving the lives of beneficiaries in their new and unfamiliar surroundings. These efforts play a pivotal role in enhancing the social inclusion of refugees arriving from Ukraine.
"I've been learning techniques in these trainings that help me manage the stress what has been affecting my life greatly since the war began," Kristina shares. "But what's most valuable is being able to share this journey with people who understand my mental state. Through these sessions, I've found a supportive community," she adds with a smile.
Kristina fled from Kharkiv to Budapest following the outbreak of the war. "The war at home and losing my job at the same time brought up intense emotions for me, leading me to seek help from Nataliia. She guided me out of that dark place. Now, I’m trying to help others," she explains.
"I'm incredibly grateful to have found this place. Within the group therapy sessions, we support each other like a true family. None of this would be possible without these activities being organized."
Nataliia, IOM’s MHPSS specialist shares, "One of the toughest challenges in a foreign country, especially when you're here due to war back home, is finding people who share your experiences. These trainings are not just about personal healing but also connecting with others who understand you."
"I find peace in helping others, and these sessions have the potential to benefit many people at once. Using my knowledge to bring smiles to others is deeply meaningful to me," she concludes.
MHPSS services are made available thanks to the generous support of the U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.