We create a space for exploration, healing, and new approaches to war trauma
CALL SIGN KOBZAR — a center for neurocognitive rehabilitation and trauma research, established to develop a modern system of support for people affected by war.
Strength, dignity, hope, and recovery — these are the values that underpin our work.
Who We Are
A team that combines neuropsychology, psychotherapy, medicine, and research
We view recovery as a comprehensive process that encompasses the neurobiological, psychological, social, and functional levels.
Who We Are
We are a team that creates a space for exploring, revitalizing, and developing new approaches to working with war trauma.
What We Do
We are advancing neurocognitive rehabilitation, trauma psychotherapy, scientific research, and modern neurotechnologies.
Why
So that people who have lived through the war receive comprehensive, safe, professional, and scientifically sound support.
Mission
To support the recovery of people affected by the war
We are developing neurocognitive rehabilitation, modern psychotherapeutic approaches, scientific research into trauma, and the implementation of innovative treatment methods.
Vision
To establish a leading Ukrainian centre for trauma research
We aim to combine clinical practice, scientific research, professional education and innovative technologies so that Ukraine’s experience can form the basis for new models of rehabilitation.
The history of the name
“Call Sign Kobzar” — a symbol of resilience, remembrance and recovery
For us, the Kobzar represents a person who embodies memory, voice, culture and inner resilience. It is a symbol of those who have lived through war whilst retaining their humanity, honour and the ability to fight for life.
That is precisely why this name captures the essence of our work: to help people not only survive trauma, but to reconnect with themselves, their bodies, their memories, their dignity and their future.
Team
The people who form the strategic and professional backbone of the centre
In the first stage, we will introduce the key members of the team responsible for the professional vision, partnership development and the organisation’s sustainability.
Oksana Osadcha
Co-founder and director of a non-governmental organisation
A clinical neuropsychologist, clinical psychologist and psychotherapist specialising in working with the effects of psychological trauma, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries and neurocognitive disorders in service personnel and veterans.
In her practice, she utilises modern trauma-informed approaches, including Gestalt therapy, EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting, trauma-focused breathing and emotive-imagery therapy.
She completed a professional placement at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Vasylina Melnyk
Head of Strategic Development and Investment Attraction
Responsible for developing international partnerships, attracting investment and grant funding, strategic planning, project management and ensuring the organisation’s sustainable development.
Coordinates cooperation with donors, investors, international funds and partners to expand opportunities to assist people affected by the war.
Current developments
We are already laying the foundations for the future centre
These initial steps help us to confirm the need, build partnerships and lay the groundwork for further research and programme development.
Consultations
Initial consultations have been held and expert opinions have been obtained.
Positive changes
Positive changes in the condition of the servicemen have been noted.
Medical cooperation
We have established a good working relationship with the medical department.
The concept of the centre
A concept for a comprehensive centre for research into war trauma has been developed.
Research Focus
The key areas of research and equipment requirements have been identified.
Partnerships
Established partnerships with medical, academic and professional institutions.
Areas of activity
Four areas that form a systematic approach
The Centre is developing as a platform that brings together practical assistance, research, education and community support.
1
Rehabilitation
Support for service personnel, veterans and civilians affected by the war.
2
Research
The development and implementation of research projects in the field of trauma and neurocognitive rehabilitation.
3
Education
Training for psychologists, neuropsychologists, psychotherapists and rehabilitation specialists.
4
Social projects
The development of support programmes for communities, military families and people who have experienced trauma.
Our long-term goal
To create a modern centre that will serve as a hub for science, rehabilitation, education and innovation
We aim to transform Ukraine’s experience in the field of military trauma into knowledge that will help people not only in Ukraine but also around the world.
Would you like to support the centre’s development or discuss a partnership?
Please get in touch — we are open to dialogue with investors, funds, healthcare organisations, universities, businesses and volunteers.