Yelyzaveta Nepyipyvo, Head of the ZDOROVI Expert Office, took part in the Healing Arts Ukraine Congress, held in Lviv on June 27–30. The event was supported by the WHO Regional Office for Europe in partnership with the NGO “ART DOT” and the Art Therapy Force team, which implements the Healing Arts Ukraine initiative.
The Congress waspart of the international Healing Arts Ukraine initiative, aimed at supportingthe rehabilitation of veterans and strengthening the mental resilience of thecivilian population during wartime. It brought together representatives ofgovernment and international institutions, as well as the medical, cultural,and educational communities, alongside experts working at the intersection ofthe arts, mental health, and rehabilitation. Discussions also includedrepresentatives of the European Parliament, international Arts & Healthexperts, and — online — the Scottish Minister for Health, who presentedScotland’s experience in using artistic practices to support public health andwell-being.
As part of theCongress, Yelyzaveta Nepyipyvo was invited to participate in the PitchingSession for Arts Initiatives for Health as a representative of an organizationthat supports the development of healthcare projects. During the session, shepresented ZDOROVI’s approach to identifying, selecting, and supportingpromising initiatives that contribute to the development of Ukraine’shealthcare system. She also outlined the organization’s investment approach, whichprioritizes projects that address real needs, deliver measurable impact, anddemonstrate potential for scalability and long-term sustainability.
“For us, this wasa wonderful opportunity to introduce ZDOROVI’s work to a new professionalaudience — artists, psychologists, psychiatrists, and civil societyorganizations working to restore the mental health of Ukrainians. It isencouraging to see such strong interest in collaboration and to realize thatmore and more organizations are learning about the opportunities we create tosupport the development of Ukraine’s healthcare sector,” noted Yelyzaveta Nepyipyvo.
Throughout theCongress, participants explored international experience in integratingartistic practices into healthcare and psychosocial support systems, discussedways to strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration, and examined approaches toimplementing the Arts on Prescription model in Ukraine.
Participation insuch international events enables ZDOROVI to expand its partnerships, supportinnovative approaches to healthcare, and promote the development of solutionsthat integrate medicine, mental health, culture, and the arts to advanceUkraine’s recovery.
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