Applications open for a program supporting Ukrainians’ recovery through travel
In Ukraine, applications are open until April 23 for the program «Journey to Yourself: Paths to Recovery», which is aimed at the systematic emotional and psychophysical recovery of Ukrainians through travel within the country.
This was reported by the State Agency for Tourism Development of Ukraine.
The program is shaping a new model of domestic tourism as a recovery tool, combining natural landscapes, cultural heritage and gentle practices for stabilizing the psycho-emotional state.
«Amid the full-scale war and prolonged exhaustion of society, Journey to Yourself offers a systemic response to the growing need for recovery. According to WHO estimates, a significant share of Ukrainians are facing a deterioration in their psycho-emotional state, while the potential of domestic tourism as a support resource remains underused. The goal of the program is to change this paradigm, reduce the stigmatization of travel during wartime and, at the same time, support the development of local economies,» the organizers emphasized.