Summer 2025 Our Achievements. Together for life, dignity, and regeneration

This summer was a time of both challenges and victories. HUG worked in parallel in Sweden and Ukraine — combining humanitarian aid, support for children and veterans, and building stronger Ukrainian communities abroad.

Children & Youth

• In Gothenburg, we organized a summer camp for 96 children in two age groups, with a full program of creativity, recovery, and personal growth.
• On the island of Styrsö, another 33 children joined a camp that became a safe space for friendship, play, and resilience.
• In Sweden, 20 children took part in the Star for Life Program, a motivational camp helping young people build confidence and believe in their future.
• In Ukraine, at Manivtsi, we supported two children’s camps for 80 participants, offering creativity, teamwork, and a chance to recover from the impact of war.

Veterans & Rehabilitation

• In Manivtsi (Lviv region), we hosted two summer rounds for 120 veterans, followed by an additional September program for 50 veterans. These camps provided a safe environment for recovery, psychological support, and new skill development.
• In Gothenburg, we launched the pilot project Hug for Heroes. More than 40 veterans completed a 14-day intensive recovery and reintegration program — combining physical activity, psychological care, social connection, and new approaches to life after war.

Humanitarian Aid

• We delivered a convoy of 10 vehicles directly to Ukraine, supporting evacuation efforts and saving lives on the frontline.

Community Engagement

• At Almedalsveckan in Visby, Sweden’s leading democracy forum, our HUG team showcased our work and vision for Ukraine throughout the week.
• During the annual elections in July, we witnessed strong engagement of the Ukrainian community in Sweden — a sign that our community is becoming an active part of Swedish public life.

Volunteers & Partners

• Together with Swedish partners, we held 6 fundraising and community events, which not only secured resources for Ukraine but also built bridges of trust and solidarity between Swedes and Ukrainians.

Research & Publications

• We published a Policy Brief with Delmi (Delegationen för migrationsstudier), highlighting key issues of integration, mental health, and long-term solutions for displaced Ukrainians.

Summer 2025 proved once again that HUG is more than an organization. It is a network of people building bridges between Sweden and Ukraine, helping to restore lives, and creating a future free from fear.