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“As long as we teach children the Ukrainian language and tell stories about ourheroes, Ukraine lives on – not only on the map but in the hearts of these children.” –Dr. Halyna Hrynyshyn.Our CEO recently received a heartwarming recognition for her voluntary work at theUkrainian Sunday School “Talented Ukrainian Children in Malvern.” Despite herbackground in complex data and project analysis, Dr. Hrynyshyn has dedicated herSundays to teaching Ukrainian language and literature to 60 children seeking refugein the UK.Every lesson is a labor of love. With no standard textbooks available, Dr. Hrynyshynprepares all materials personally, turning her home into a “mini-print shop” toprovide exercises and grammar lessons for her students.For the Society, War and Recovery Research Centre, this initiative is a livingexample of Recovery in action. It’s not just about education; it’s about healingtrauma through community and ensuring that the cultural fabric of Ukraine remainsstrong, no matter where its people are.We are incredibly proud of Dr. Hrynyshyn for being named “Best Teacher” by herstudents – a testament to the fact that leadership is as much about the heart as it isabout the mind.

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Halyna Hrynyshyn, CEO of the Society, Warand Recovery Research Centre, has received official recognition from CommunityWorcester for her exceptional voluntary commitment to the Ukrainian community inWorcestershire.For the past two years, Dr. Hrynyshyn has been at the forefront of supportingdisplaced Ukrainian families who relocated due to the war. Her work has focused on:Strategic Integration: Facilitating the transition of families into the local community.Essential Service Navigation: Connecting relocated individuals with criticalhealthcare, education, and social services.Cultural Bridge-Building: Overcoming language barriers and fostering mutualunderstanding.This recognition celebrates the tangible impact of building bridges between cultures.Dr. Hrynyshyn’s work embodies the core mission of our Centre: understanding thehuman dimensions of war and facilitating resilient recovery.“The resilience and strength I’ve witnessed in the Ukrainian community has beentruly inspiring,” says Dr. Hrynyshyn. “Every small step we take together – whetherit’s helping with language barriers or connecting families to local resources – makes areal difference in the journey of integration.”The award was presented by The Right Worshipful The Mayor of Worcester andCouncillor Dr. Matt Lamb. At the Society, War and Recovery Research Centre, webelieve that academic expertise must be paired with direct community action to trulyunderstand and drive recovery.