A summer that helps children be children again – HUG fundraiser

Project published:

April 7, 2026

War changes everything.
It takes away homes, safety, and normal life. But most of all, it takes away childhood.

Ukrainian children today are growing up in a reality where they are forced to grow up too fast.
A new country, a new language, a new school, separation from loved ones, constant stress, and uncertainty - this has become their everyday life.

Many of them are coping. They study, adapt, and try their best. But behind that, there is often exhaustion, tension, and a deep need to pause. To breathe. To simply be children.

That is why summer is not just a break. It is essential.

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A summer camp is a space where children can return to simple, important things:

  • laughing without pressure  
  • making new friends  
  • feeling supported  
  • being in nature  
  • playing, creating, moving  

It is a time without stress or expectations.
A time to regain energy.

For children affected by war and displacement, this helps:

  • reduce anxiety and stress  
  • restore emotional balance  
  • rebuild confidence  
  • create a sense of normality  

And most importantly - it brings back the joy of childhood.

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Our camps in Ukraine and Sweden

We organize summer camps in two formats:

In Ukraine (western regions) - for children who remain in the country and need a safe space to rest and recover.

In Sweden - for refugee children adapting to life in a new environment.

Our camps are more than just holidays. They are carefully designed programs that include:

  • outdoor activities  
  • creative workshops  
  • emotional support through play  
  • a safe and caring environment  
  • connection and community  

We create a space where children don’t need to explain their experiences — they are simply understood.

Why we need your support

To make these camps possible, we need resources:
accommodation, food, transportation, materials, and professional teams.

We want to reach as many children as possible.

That is why we need your help.

Help give children a summer

You can be part of this.

Every contribution means:

  • one more child can attend a camp  
  • weeks of calm and joy  
  • a step toward recovery  

It is about giving children what they truly need - care, safety, and a chance to be children again.

Together, we can do more

Children should not carry the weight of war.

But together, we can help them recover, regain strength, and remember that life also includes joy, friendship, and summer.

Support summer camps for Ukrainian children in Ukraine and Sweden.
Give them a summer to remember.

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