10th Round of Psychosocial Support for Women Completed

In June, the Safavi Impact Institute completed its tenth round of psychosocial support for Ukrainian women who fled the war. Led by clinical psychologist Nataliya Khalimovska, these group-based programs focus on rebuilding professional self-esteem, strengthening emotional resilience, and creating peer networks of trust and encouragement.

Psychological support is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Migration is not only a logistical challenge but a profound emotional disruption. Many displaced women experience the loss of home, identity, career, and confidence. According to the International Organization for Migration, over 77% of displaced Ukrainians in Europe report psychological distress. In Austria, more than 60% of refugee women struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem, and uncertainty about their future.

Our experience makes one thing clear: professional integration works best when emotional recovery is supported alongside language learning and upskilling. Again and again, we see how much more confident, motivated, and empowered women become after completing the program.

Without psychological well-being, rebuilding a career or a life remains out of reach. That’s why mental health must be a central pillar of any long-term integration strategy.