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Rebuilding Ukraine Through Mental Health
First Aid of the Soul (FAS) is a Ukrainian-American nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening mental health, wellbeing, and resilience across Ukraine through trauma-informed, creative, and community-centered approaches.
Founded in March 2022 in response to russia's full-scale invasion, FAS has evolved from a volunteer-led emergency response into a collaborative network working to strengthen sustainable systems of mental health and psychosocial support.
Our work is grounded in a fundamental belief: to care for communities, we must also care for those who support them.
We invest in the wellbeing and professional development of helping professionals, strengthen local organizations and institutions, and foster collaboration across disciplines and communities. Alongside this systems-level work, we develop and deliver accessible programs supporting children, families, veterans, displaced communities, and others affected by war.
By connecting people from across the globe, knowledge, and resources, we aim to build lasting systems of care that support Ukraine's recovery and resilience.
Our Mission
To strengthen accessible and sustainable systems of mental health and psychosocial support in Ukraine by empowering helping professionals, supporting communities, and advancing trauma-informed, creative, and evidence-informed approaches to care.
Our Vision
A Ukraine where mental health and wellbeing are fundamental to recovery and rebuilding, where those who care for others are themselves supported, and where individuals, families, and communities have the resources and relationships they need to thrive.
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