Lights in the darkness
The children and families of Ukraine have now endured 365 days of violence, trauma, loss, destruction and displacement since the war escalated in February 2022. Millions of children have been robbed of birthday celebrations, school memories, time with friends and family. People gathered in the underground car park UNICEF/Filippov On 18 April 2022…, Plunged into cold and darkness , The war in Ukraine has caused significant damage to vital infrastructure, impacting children and families’ access to electricity, heating, water and telecommunications. Without electricity, children have been forced to cope with plunging temperatures in badly damaged homes. For almost 2 million children in Ukraine, attending classes online is the…, Finding a blue dot of safety, While Varvara hopes that there will be peace on her next birthday, Andrei celebrated his 6th birthday fleeing war. Andrei celebrated his 6th birthday fleeing war UNICEF/ Alex Nicodim Watching her son enjoying his first birthday away from home, Olena feels she made the right decision to shield her children from the horrors of war. “You should leave…, One year into the conflict, As attacks in populated urban areas go on unabated, families continue to be separated, and the lives of children inside and outside Ukraine torn apart. One year into the conflict, children continue to cope with fear, anxiety and grief associated with loss of loved ones, separation from family, forced displacement from their homes, isolation, and…, 365 days of tireless work, In the 365 days since the war escalated in Ukraine, UNICEF has been working with national and local authorities, as well as civil society organizations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to deliver emergency assistance, access to education, health and mental health support, and life-saving information to children and their families. Varvara,…, Children need peace. Now., UNICEF salutes the extraordinary resilience of parents and teachers, social and health workers impacted by war in Ukraine, and the solidarity that individuals and entire countries across the world have shown to Ukraine’s children. Children of Ukraine should not have to live through another 365 days of missed birthdays, school memories, time with…