What if the most powerful thing you can give a child in a war zone isn't food or toys — but the belief that they matter?

In this profoundly moving episode, I sit down with three extraordinary humans who are doing exactly that — rising up for Ukraine's children when the world needed it most.

Meet our incredible guests:

Misha Rubin — Co-Founder of Rise Ukraine Initiative | Long-time Board Member of Rise Alliance for Children | Visionary, dreamer, and the man who turned a decade-long dream into action the moment Ukraine needed it most.

🌸 Khrystyna (Christina) — Co-Founder & On-the-Ground Leader of Rise Ukraine | The heart and soul behind the programs reaching children across 10 regions of Ukraine — even continuing lessons in bomb shelters.

💛 Mara Lee Durrell — Executive Director of Rise Alliance for Children | A 29-year-old global nonprofit now operating in 9 countries, with Kenya launching next. Mara champions the leaders, the mission, and the children at the centre of it all.

Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, this conversation will move you, inspire you, and remind you that every one of us has the capacity to make a ripple effect that changes lives.

In this episode, we explore:

✅ Why psychological support for children in conflict zones matters MORE than material aid

✅ How Rise Alliance brings trauma-informed care, resilience-building, and safe spaces to children — even inside bomb shelters

✅ Misha's incredible origin story — from a 10-year dream to raising $25,000 and flying to Ukraine within weeks of the invasion

✅ How Christina built a program that helped 5,700 children across 10 Ukrainian regions in 2025 alone

✅ The beautiful parent & caregiver programs helping entire families heal together

✅ Why sustainable, long-term community support — not one-time aid — is what truly transforms children's lives

✅ How YOU can get involved and make a difference today

💬 "We know not yet the significance of our actions." — Michelle Cameron Coulter

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