On 2 April 2026, youth workers from different regions of Ukraine reviewed professional cases during the first intervision meeting on trauma-informed youth work. The first event was organised within the framework of the Council of Europe project "Youth for Democracy in Ukraine: Phase IV" in response to the need for monthly intervision meetings expressed during a focus group discussion of graduates of the specialised trainings in 2022-2026.

As a reminder, the possibilities of intervision to support youth workers and young people during the war is presented in the updated Manual of the Training Course on Human Rights and Trauma-Informed Youth Work. The updated manual consists of seven modules aimed at strengthening competences related to human rights, youth access to human rights, understanding traumatic experiences and resilience, as well as for interaction and networking to provide psychological support. The new edition is in line with the updated Youth Work Portfolio of the Council of Europe and includes the experience of youth organisations and projects supported by the European Youth Foundation since 2022.

Since May 2022, in co-operation with partners, the Council of Europe project "Youth for Democracy in Ukraine" has developed and implemented a comprehensive training and practice programme focused on trauma-informed youth work. Since 2023, 25 trained experts have been conducting a specialised training "Trauma-Informed Youth Work" within the framework of the State Programme "Youth Worker" in co-operation with the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine, the All-Ukrainian Youth Centre, international and local partners and the Council of Europe.

Further information on the Council of Europe project "Youth for Democracy in Ukraine", including news, Council of Europe resources and invitations to participate in the exercises, is available on the official website of the project.