Kyiv, Ukraine – In response to the extraordinary challenges faced by media professionals during the full-scale war, a large-scale initiative aimed at supporting one of the key sectors of a democratic society – journalism – is being launched in Ukraine.
The project “Resilience and Well‑Being of Ukrainian Media Professionals at Wartime” (ReWell‑UMedia) will provide Ukrainian journalists, editors, and media teams with essential tools for psychosocial support and professional recovery in conditions of prolonged stress and constant threats.
This initiative is critically important, as it aims not only to strengthen and restore the internal resources of media professionals, but also to sustain the high quality of Ukrainian journalism as an indispensable element of a functioning democratic society.
Key Areas of the ReWell‑UMedia Project
The project offers a comprehensive support package designed to strengthen the resilience of media professionals:
- Psychosocial Support
Training sessions and individual consultations focused on psychological resilience and working with traumatic experiences. Burnout prevention and recovery programmes addressing the effects of prolonged exposure to stress and high‑risk environments.
- Professional Capacity Building
Educational activities and practical tools on crisis communication and safety in the context of armed conflict. Analytical materials examining the changes and challenges facing the media sector during wartime.
Implementation and Partnerships
The project “Resilience and Well‑Being of Ukrainian Media Professionals at Wartime” (ReWell‑UMedia) is implemented by the NGO “Social Perspective.”
The initiative is made possible through the support of UNESCO’s Participation Programme, with the facilitation of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO and the National Council of Ukraine on Television and Radio Broadcasting.
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