"You Are Not Alone, Your Pain Is Our Pain." FemSMS Messaging Service Supports Ukrainian Women
Footage's FemSMS is an informational project, specifically for Ukrainian women, launched shortly after the start of the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022. It focuses on those living in conflict zones, survivors of gender-based violence, or those forced to relocate because of war. FemSMS aims to provide emotional and psychological support, help women overcome trauma, and inform them about ways to maintain their mental and physical health and safety through compassionate SMS messages. "The feeling that I am not alone, that someone cares about me," says one of the Ukrainian women who, like many others, faces the challenges of living in a war zone. Thanks to the FemSMS initiative, she feels supported in navigating this difficult experience. The initiative was implemented by Footage in partnership with non-profit organizations, Project Kesher and Project Kesher Ukraine . Since the project's launch, Ukrainian women who subscribe to the FemSMS service have recei...