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July was a month of action for our team. We opened safe spaces for children and women, worked with communities facing the challenges of war, violence, and loss. We strengthened our expertise, launched partnership initiatives, spoke out about painful topics — and sought answers together with those around us. CHILD PROTECTION One of the main areas of the month is child protection. In five communities of the Dnipropetrovsk region, "Kwoka Hubs" have been launched - new spaces that are friendly to children. Here children can feel safe, express themselves, and explore the world through play, communication, and their own emotions. As part of the work of the "Children's Support Service", we visited shelters , schools, and group homes. We conducted emotional intelligence classes, master classes, consulted, and simply talked to children — sincerely and genuinely. Because that's where trust begins. We discussed this approach at a working meeting on July 9 with representatives of juvenile prevention. We jointly analyzed complex cases and launched a mechanism for referring children to specialists. And on July 23, during the forum "Everyday for Children," the MARTIN Club team presented their experience: how we create safe spaces, work with communities, and support those who are with children every day. OPENING SPACE Work on security issues continued in another direction — supporting women. In partnership with the Dnipro City Council and the Leader Children and Youth Center, we opened “Your Space” — a place where you can stop, breathe, and feel like a resource. The space is located on the left bank of the Dnipro. Women who have experienced war, violence, or loss can come here. Psychological, social, and legal assistance is provided here. And, no less important, conditions have been created for recovery, rest, silence, and care. EDUCATION In July, we strengthened community resilience through training. We conducted a series of trainings on "Preparedness and Protection in the Event of Conflict" for teachers, social workers, and community representatives. We taught how to act in emergency situations to preserve the most important thing - life and psycho-emotional health of people. Separately, we organized specialized training for the police. We talked about sensitivity to the topic of domestic violence, response algorithms, and trauma-informed approaches. Because it is important not only to act, but also to act with understanding. So that every interaction with a traumatized person is not a re-trauma, but the first step towards recovery. COUNTERACTION AGAINST VIOLENCE Combating gender-based violence is a key area of our work. In July, we joined forces with the national police in Kryvyi Rih and conducted an information campaign right on the streets of the city. We talked about what violence is and how to recognize it. We talked about support services. We gave women contacts with whom they would not be left alone. And what's important is that new cases were discovered, because when there is trust, a voice appears. LEGAL SERVICE In parallel with our fieldwork, we continued advocacy at the systemic level. Julia Segeda, head of the legal department of the MARTIN Club, became a speaker at two professional events in the field of law and justice. During the webinar of the Kyiv office of the Register of Losses for Ukraine, the topic was recording losses and reparations — so that justice is not only a value, but also a procedure reflected in documents and real actions. At a seminar for judges at the National School of Judges of Ukraine, Yulia spoke about the trial of sexual crimes — through the prism of the real experiences of victims. The focus was on sensitivity, dignity, and justice — which should be present not in slogans, but in the courtroom. EVACUATION The MARTIN-club team also worked in the Malomykhailivska community of Dnipropetrovsk region, 17 km from the front line. At the request of the regional administration, we provided psychological support to 42 residents who were in the evacuation zone. Specialists helped people who were faced with the need to leave their homes - they consulted, reduced anxiety, and supported the decision-making process. PEACEBUILDING Throughout July, we organized four forum theater performances in Dnipro. Through dramatic scenes based on real events, we opened up topics that are usually kept quiet — violence, discrimination, social vulnerability, and indifference. The format involved not only viewing, but also active participation: viewers could come on stage and suggest alternative scenarios for the development of events. This created a space for reflection and finding solutions. According to feedback, over 90% of participants felt more understanding, solidarity, and a desire to influence change in their environment after watching. Also, throughout July, all services of the NGO MARTIN-club worked in a stable mode: hotline, mobile teams, case managers, social workers, lawyers, psychologists, children's and women's spaces. We continued to provide humanitarian and financial support to women who have suffered from violence. This month has once again confirmed that systemic change is only possible with trust, cooperation and open dialogue. Through our joint work, we support the safety of children, women and communities, restoring their dignity and strength for the future. We thank everyone who is involved in this change - together we move forward.

Children who witness or experience violence don’t just “forget” Sexual violence is a difficult topic to discuss. But it becomes even more painful when it concerns children. Often, adults are unsure how to respond — they hesitate, wondering “was that really abuse?”, especially if the child doesn’t speak up, if there’s no clear evidence, or if shame gets in the way. And while all this unfolds, the child remains alone with something they cannot name or explain. Even if it’s not direct abuse, simply growing up in an environment where violence is present causes harm. Children who are constantly exposed to aggression live under chronic stress. It affects their ability to concentrate, their anxiety levels, their capacity to learn and communicate. Later in life, they often repeat these patterns or find themselves in violent situations again. This is not coincidence — it’s the result of unprocessed trauma that was never acknowledged or stopped in time. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, MARTIN Club supported 32 cases of child sexual abuse. Each one wasn’t just a number in a database. It was a real child — often very young. A family. Fear. And hope that someone would respond properly. How the system responds: establishing a specialized service We’ve learned from experience: support doesn’t become effective just because it “exists.” For help to truly work, someone needs to bring it all together. That’s why in 2025, MARTIN Club launched a specialized Expert Response Service for child survivors of sexual violence, including cases related to the war (CRSV). It’s a unique structure within the civil sector and is already operating on a regional level. This service is activated once a case is reported — by police, a hospital, social services, the MARTIN Club hotline, or any other communication channel. At that point, a professional team steps in: a case manager, psychologist, lawyer, social worker — all of them highly trained in responding to traumatic events involving children. The service doesn’t rely on intuition. It operates systematically — based on approved protocols, interagency cooperation, and structured coordination. It was designed to prevent help from falling apart into disconnected pieces — a single conversation, a one-off police report, a hospital visit — and nothing more. The team builds an individual response plan, supports the child through every stage, documents the case, represents the child’s interests, and ensures that the goal is  The role of the case manager: someone who holds it all together When something like this happens, families often don’t know where to begin. Do they go to the police first? Or to the doctor? Should they see a psychologist? Should they file a report? How do they talk to the child? In those moments, it’s crucial to have someone who sees the full path ahead. 👉 The case manager is that person. They coordinate support, explain rights to the parents, and bring together the efforts of lawyers, law enforcement, and mental health professionals. They ensure the child is not retraumatized and — most importantly — that the child doesn’t just go through the motions, but actually begins to recover. What can adults do? If you learn that a child has experienced sexual violence, your responsibility is not just moral — it’s legal. ✅ According to Resolution No. 585 “On Ensuring the Social Protection of Children in Difficult Life Circumstances,” any adult who becomes aware of a case of violence against a child is required to report it to the police, the child welfare service, or another authorized body within 24 hours . This doesn’t just apply to teachers or social workers — it applies to anyone who witnesses or learns of such a situation. Here’s what you can do: Contact the police immediately  — by calling 102 or visiting the nearest station. Notify the local child welfare service  — in your municipality. Reach out to a support organization , such as MARTIN Club. And here’s how you can support the child: Provide safety and stability  — stay close, even when the danger seems to have passed. Allow the child to express themselves  — through conversation, drawing, play, or anything familiar. Model healthy relationships  — ones based on respect, safety, and trust. Help rebuild their confidence  — offer encouragement, acknowledge their strengths, and remind them they are not to blame. Unfortunately, sexual violence against children is not rare. And the worst thing we can do is look away or stay silent, hoping it will somehow resolve itself. Support isn’t just about professionals. It’s about attentive adults. About the willingness to act. About those who aren’t afraid to take responsibility — for the child and for the system. At MARTIN Club, we work every day to make that system real: responsive, humane, and professional. But every system begins with a single call. 📞 MARTIN Club Helpline: +38 099 632 77 01 Available via Viber and Telegram. Confidential.

Since June 2025, the “Pink Panama” project has been changing its concept of work. We still love children and are waiting for them in our space. Social educators invite them to development classes, to the teenage club, to activities outside the premises: on excursions, hikes, to game tournaments. Our address is changing. Today it is Khersonska, 5, the premises of the children's hub, located in a bomb shelter, safe and adapted for conducting classes with children. What is Pink Panama 2025? "Pink Panama" is a project by a team of professionals who share common values ​​of protecting childhood and the future generation. Our main goal is to support children at all stages of their development so that they have the opportunity to live a full childhood, despite the difficult circumstances of war. The war has changed the childhood of many Ukrainian children. They know what an “air raid” is, how to find a bomb shelter, and how to protect themselves in conditions of uncertainty. They have experienced many hardships, from losing their homes to fearing for the safety of their families. Ukrainian children were forced to grow up unfairly fast. Therefore, the goal of Pink Panama is to give children back their childhood and the opportunity to live a full life, find new friends and a new social group. Since the war started in 2022, we have had the opportunity to see how children grow up in war and what they and their parents need, what support is needed at each stage of child development. Now we have 3 main components: support for education (preparation for school, support at school), development (art therapy, workshops, introduction to professions), development of emotional intelligence (program of social and emotional training, communication). The main goal of the Pink Panama project is to provide comprehensive support and promote the healthy psychophysical development of children affected by the war in Ukraine. The project aims to make children feel safe, overcome trauma, socialize and find their role in society. The ultimate goal is to help children become active and responsible members of society who contribute to the development of the country. Strategy for three age groups 1. Preschoolers (5-7 years old) Main objective: Preparation for school, socialization, social and emotional learning. Activities for the development of fine motor skills, memory, attention, and logical thinking Games to unite and establish contacts between children Art therapy, music therapy for emotional development Ecology classes and eco-experiments as the first step in caring for the environment 2. Younger students (8-10 years old) Main objective: To consolidate and develop the knowledge and skills acquired in the first stage. Deepening knowledge of school readiness (reading, arithmetic, logic) Development of communication skills, ability to cooperate in a team Career guidance games and workshops Volunteer projects aimed at helping the community 3. Teenagers (11-12 years old) Main goal: Self-determination, search for a role in society, professional orientation. Trainings on personal development, leadership, decision-making Mini-courses in various professions, excursions to enterprises Mentoring programs, involvement of teenagers in volunteer activities Consultations with psychologists and career counselors We believe that children are our future. We want these future adults to be able to realize themselves in society. To be self-confident people who know themselves and get along with others. People who had a happy childhood despite the most terrible circumstances that surrounded them. At the time of the application, we already have a component for preschool children. We ask for support for work with school-age children and adolescents. Currently, the project works half a day for toddlers, because we do not have the opportunity to accept more children. In case of funding, we will be able to cover older children for the next 4 months.

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54010a_f6800f31f6ab40ed9521bf6baa1e8efa~mv2.jpg Assistance to victims of violence Donor "Ukrainian humanitarian response, recovery and development program" We are implementing a project to help victims of gender-based violence with the support of the international organization Norwegian People's AID as part of the "SGBV prevention and response in Ukraine" initiative. As part of the project, a hotline for help in cases of violence operates . You can get advice and help for victims of gender-based violence in the Dnipropetrovsk region every day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. by calling 099 632 77 01. There are crisis rooms in Kamiansk and Pavlohrad . In them, an injured person, for example, a woman or a woman with children, can receive shelter for a period of up to 10 days. SVIY PROSTIR: A safe space for women operates in Kamiansk . In it, our specialists provide legal and psychological assistance to women who need it, conduct yoga classes, needlework, lectures, etc. Within the framework of the project, a full range of services is provided to all victims of domestic and gender violence, and if necessary, we accompany the victim to other services of the "MARTIN-club" public organization, which will help her. 500 women received humanitarian aid 2000+ sports events from development 400+ psychological consultations 900 legal consultations 3600 services provided "Demand for assistance to victims of domestic and gender-based violence is increasing, including due to full-scale war. Not only local women need help, but also resettled women, as well as military personnel. We provide comprehensive professional assistance. Within the framework of this project, women can receive psychological and legal counseling, legal support. If necessary, we provide a safe place for temporary stay. In addition to this kind of response, the wonderful Svoy Prostir in Kamianskiy operates as part of the project. And, of course, his female visitors will tell about him better than us. But we are proud of the atmosphere that we managed to create and fuel with various activities. We are open, we will listen, help or redirect" Project manager "At first, women and girls liked to attend sports classes more, then we offered to meet a psychologist, attend group classes with her, but due to the stigmatization of self-care, they responded reluctantly to such activities. But over time, we managed to convey that it is not shameful, not scary, there is help here. No one judges here, everyone tries to help each other. That's why it's very comfortable and peaceful here. This is only a women's space, there are no men here" Administrator of WGSS in Kamiansk "Your space" Hotline 099 632 77 01 Action of 16 days against violence Results of work for the year Svoy Prostir News Sexual violence is a subtle but powerful and destructive weapon Sexual violence is an inconspicuous but powerful and destructive weapon that the occupying forces use against Ukrainians, say the... Anti-violence May 26, 2024 2 min read

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/54010a_f6800f31f6ab40ed9521bf6baa1e8efa~mv2.jpg About us Our non-profit organization has 25 years of experience in helping children and women. With the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the russian federation, we expanded our activities to 7 directions. Children and women in need remained our main focus. The geography of the work covers Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Donetsk regions. We stand against domestic and gender-based violence. We open places of social and psychological support, create social enterprises and do cultural projects. We have been responding to humanitarian challenges since 2014. Since 2024, the direction of attracting and strengthening youth has been intensified. We conduct professional environment educational activities in our training center. We have cooperated with more than 50 donors, established partnerships, and actively engage all actors in the field of rights protection, support for children and women. 25 years Children support 10 years Helping IDP's 7 years Against violence 16 800 Evacuated people 50+ Donors and partners 40 000+ Beneficiaries MISSION MARTIN club helps children and women overcome the consequences of difficult life circumstances, violence and war, helps them acquire the potential and necessary social skills to change their lives for the better, and thus influences the development of the future of the entire society. VISION As a result of our activities, the lives of children and women in Ukraine become safer, freer and full of opportunities. We act based on the best interests of the child, for the growth of children in a safe family environment where their rights and personality are respected. We practice zero tolerance for violence. We influence the reform of the social system through association with civil society organizations What is MARTIN-club? М ilestones For the future, we recognize the goals and go towards them, appreciating each achievement. We believe that small steps lead to a great future. R іghts We strive to ensure equal opportunities and protect the rights of every person, regardless of their status or origin. І nclusive We share the concept of creating a society where all people, regardless of their abilities, characteristics and status, fully participate in the life of society. А ction Real actions that are the result of a balanced position and awareness of the passage of time, which is the main resource of a person. Т houghtfulness We show consideration, care and discretion towards other people. Everyone in the organization cares about the needs and feelings of others. N on dependence We believe in the importance of independence to ensure transparency, efficiency and trust in our work. Work directions Work against violence We have been working in the field of combating domestic and gender-based violence since 2017. We advise and protect. We have comprehensive support for victims Social entrepreneurship On the provision of humanitarian aid in Dnipropetrovsk region and cash payments to residents of Kharkiv region Children's support service We provide comprehensive social and psychological services for local children and IDP children. Cultural direction On the provision of humanitarian aid in Dnipropetrovsk region and cash payments to residents of Kharkiv region Humanitarian response About the provision of humanitarian aid aid in Dnipropetrovsk region and cash payments to residents of Kharkiv region Training center Our organization is about comprehensive support for victims of violence, we have a full cycle of assistance: Youth direction Our organization is about comprehensive support for victims of violence, we have a full cycle of assistance: Stories Stories for the 20th anniversary. Kostik The youngest of all, Ihor Lyovkin, was 3 years old when, together with his brother Kostyantyn, who had already turned 9, they came to our... Stories of beneficiaries Вікторія Федотова Sep 27, 2019 3 min read 1 2 Geography We need your support today! Support us

ГО МАРТІН-клуб - допомога дітям з 24-річним досвідом. 7-річний досвід у запобіганні та протидії домашньому і гендерно зумовленому (в тому числі сексуальному) насильству. 10-річний досвід підтримки ВПО. На рахунку організації евакуація 16800 людей з Донецької та Луганскої областей до інших безпечних регіонів України. Ми співпрацювали з більше ніж 50 донорами, налагодили партнерство з усіма акторами у сфері прав дітей та жінок та реалізували більше 60 проєктів у різних сферах підтримки. 1/5 Warmth and protection for children in trouble We help children and women overcome the consequences of difficult life circumstances, war, and violence, promote their acquisition of resourcefulness and the necessary social competencies to change their lives for the better, and thus influence the construction of the entire society. Learn more about us Children1 children_2 Children1 1/5 Warmth and protection for children in trouble We help children and women overcome the consequences of difficult life circumstances, war, and violence, promote their acquisition of resourcefulness and the necessary social competencies to change their lives for the better, and thus influence the construction of the entire society. Learn more about us 25 years of support 180 employees 20,000+ clients and services 60+ projects done Our mission is to create opportunities for children and women to help their families overcome violence, the effects of war, and difficult life circumstances Read more July at MARTIN Club: new spaces, support and partnership July was a month of action for our team. We opened safe spaces for children and women, worked with communities facing the challenges of... 4 days ago 4 min read 1 2 3 4 5 Read more Donors and partners