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Humanitarian Work in Kharkiv with Paul Hughes HUGS I RealTalk 10

In this episode of RealTalk, Segi speaks with Paul Hughes, co-founder of HUGS (Helping Ukraine Grassroots Support), about humanitarian work on the ground in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Paul shares his experiences working with civilians affected by the war, the realities of evacuation missions, and the challenges of supporting traumatized children through programs like SMART. He talks about resilience, difficult moral decisions, and where he finds inspiration to keep going. This conversation is about humanitarian aid beyond headlines — about people, responsibility, and the meaning of staying present in the middle of war. Visit HUGS: hugsukraine.org Topics include: Humanitarian aid in Kharkiv Trauma and support for children Evacuation stories from the front NGO work under constant pressure Resilience, inspiration, and future perspectives “I believe in freedom.” “No one can give up.” “Every dollar matters.” ⏱️ KAPITEL 00:00 – Introduction & background 03:00 – The situation in Kharkiv 06:00 – The role of HUGS as an NGO 09:30 – Working with traumatized children 13:00 – Impact of war on civilians 16:00 – Humanitarian aid & international support 19:00 – Community initiatives & Toonie Tuesday 22:00 – Field experiences and difficult moments 28:00 – War, identity, and human connection 33:00 – Farming, hockey, and unexpected bonds 36:30 – The evacuation of a six-year-old girl 40:00 – Inspiration from soldiers and civilians 47:00 – Corruption, reality, and hard truths 50:30 – Closing thoughts & outlook