
Empowering Ukrainian refugees in Sweden by facilitating rapid integration into the labor market through collaborative networks, job fairs, and supportive workshops, fostering financial independence and social inclusion.
“Coming to Hug’s events helped me make my first friends in Sweden. I can laugh, I cry, and I always leave with a full heart.”
“Being part of HUG’s youth activities showed me how small actions – like helping at events – can make a big difference. It changed how I see community.”
“Before joining Hug’s therapy sessions, I felt completely lost. Now I finally have tools to manage my anxiety and feel more grounded in everyday life.”
“Hug helped me translate my skills to the Swedish job market. I got my first job interview thanks to their CV workshop.”
“After fleeing my hometown, I didn’t believe I could ever feel safe again. Hug’s therapy groups gave me tools to manage my panic attacks and nightmares.”
“I was able to apply for a doctoral program in Sweden. Today, have started working at Sahlgrenska. I never imagined this would be possible after leaving everything behind.”
“At camp, I made new friends and forgot about the war for a while. I liked painting and sleeping in a tent. It felt like a dream.”
“The Hug community events remind me of home. It’s not easy to start over, but having this community makes all the difference.”