Healing for teenagers in Ukraine

With your prayers and help, FEBC Ukraine is launching a new weekly programme for teenagers. Called “I know what you mean” this new broadcast provides a safe listening space where young people can be heard, their feelings validated, and where coping strategies are offered for all to hear. 

Everyone is suffering in Ukraine, especially teenagers, who have their whole lives in front of them. Lives now filled with painful memories and family losses. Many worry that they will soon be drafted. I know what you mean is an outreach programme drawing on a wide range of people to contribute helpful content. 

Adolescence is a key time of forming young people’s identity, but the war has severely disrupted this season of life for millions in Ukraine. Instead of forming healthy happy selves, most are forced to navigate the harshest realities of life, like fear, anxiety, and death. 

Sharing feelings and talking about painful emotions is often challenging for young people. That is why I know what you mean uses a casual conversational format, with a very deliberate style that helps teenagers move from easy discussions about war and loss, to deeper spiritual help.  

Many have lost fathers, brothers or cousins, and will not tolerate simplistic instructions about life.  

The new programme host is Varya (pictured).  She is a dynamic 20-year-old journalist with a passion for Jesus and practical Christianity. I know what you mean offers a rare place to talk about real feelings, with young professionals, returned soldiers, returned young pastors, and other special guests. 

Please pray for this powerful initiative as we go to air shortly.