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Bridge of Understanding and Empathy

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Project "Bridge of Understanding and Empathy"The goal of the project is to develop empathetic communication, a deeper understanding of one's own feelings and needs, build psychological resilience, and establish healthy relationships among Ukrainians — children and adults traumatized by the war.
Program "Words: Windows or Walls"The project implements the international psycho-prophylactic program "Words: Windows or Walls" - authored by Nada Ignatovich-Savic, adapted by Maria Skowronska and Sylvia Tyszkiewicz. The program helps to become aware of one's own feelings and needs, teaches how to resolve conflicts through Nonviolent Communication (NVC) according to the Marshall Rosenberg method.

Geography and support

The training of instructors under the program took place in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, and Khmelnytskyi.The project is co-financed by the Polish-American Freedom Foundation within the framework of the RITA - Regional Transformation Program, implemented by the Education for Democracy Foundation.

Project report

The "CITY OF UNDERSTANDING AND EMPATHY" project was implemented in the period from June 1 to December 31, 2025 on the territory of Ukraine.Its main focus is psychoeducation and prevention, aimed at the development of empathy, mutual understanding and psychological stability among citizens of Ukraine.
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the report on the implementation of the project "BRIDGE OF UNDERSTANDING AND EMPATHY"

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Three levels of the program

Psychology professor Nada Ignatovych-Savich, a certified NNS trainer, has prepared a group of trainers to implement a three-level program:

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Level 1

"Guardian smiles"

for children 5–10 years old

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Level 2

"Words: Windows or Walls 2"

for teenagers 10–15 years old

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Level 3

"Words: windows or walls 3"

for youth 15+ and parents

Program PhilosophyThe foundation is the Nonviolent Communication approach—creating relationships built on truth, empathy, and mutual respect. The goal is to help each person hear themselves and others in order to meet their needs peacefully.


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