At the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Olga and her family had to leave their home and move to the Trans-Carpathian region, in the safer western part of the country. Almost immediately, she became involved in supporting refugee children and women affected by the military conflict. Olga has been facilitating Hope Groups for Ukrainians since 2022 and is now a program assistant. She mentors and oversees Hope Group facilitators and is an expert advisor on the content and delivery of the program. As a psychologist, she has worked with children, youth and women from vulnerable groups for 15 years. Her work has supported clients with disabilities, addictions and HIV, as well as those who have experienced war-related violence and forced displacement.