Ukraine Response: Liveblog
Several million children and families from Ukraine are expected to flee their homeland.
Photo: Petar Masut
30 June 2022:
Ukraine Emergency Response
As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth month, more than five million people have fled seeking refuge in Europe. Nine in ten of these individuals are women and children.
Seeing this enormous need, we launched an emergency response. While we expand this response into Ukraine itself, we are also reaching thousands of children in Moldova, Romania and beyond.
Below is an overview on where we stand, what support we are providing and where:
Ukraine Update - Emergency Response
6 June 2022:
TeamUp Ukraine Emergency Response
As the war in Ukraine continues, thousands of children are sheltering in neighbouring countries. TeamUp is training local volunteers and partner organisations to use the method in schools and safe spaces. Download the infographic for more information.
25 April 2022:
Alex (7) is Building a Paper Army To Defend His People From Attack
Alex will turn eight soon. Yet, due to the war in Ukraine, he's already lived through events that many adults will not have to experience in their lifetime. He wants to be a soldier when he grows up.
13 April 2022:
“Helping the Helpers” – Inside Our Ukraine Response
Child Protection Specialist Marianna Närhi arrives in Moldova as aid workers warn of an escalating refugee ‘protection crisis’. Alongside a team of War Child experts, she is providing training and guidance to local organisations based on more than 25 years of experience supporting children in war zones.
Child Protection Specialist, Marianna, is providing training and guidance to local organisations, alongside a team of War Child experts.
6 April 2022:
First Aid For The Mind: Safeguarding Ukraine’s Refugee Children
War Child is providing protection and psychological first aid to children, parents and caretakers who fled the war in Ukraine. The response is focusing on Moldova which has received more refugees per capita than any other country to date.
War Child's Psychological First Aid Team Reaches Moldova
Photo: Michael Jessurun
30 March 2022:
From Ukraine to Moldova - This is Ihor's (15) Story of Resilience
When the war in Ukraine reached his hometown, Ihor (15) and his family packed their bags and fled. Days later, they would arrive in a small village in neighbouring Moldova. As War Child and other humanitarian organisations move in to the country, the local community has banded together to support families. An escape from reality, Ihor spends his days playing Fortnite on the PlayStation. Here, he is the master of his own survival.
Ihor (15) is from Mykolaiv, Ukraine - a once peaceful city that has now become the scene of heavy fighting.
Photo: Michael Jessurun
4 March 2022:
Platon (6) Fled With His Family From Kyiv, Ukraine
“We heard a loud boom and suddenly we all had to get in the car very quickly. After two days in a traffic jam, we got out and walked.” Six-year-old Platon fled the war in Kyiv with his brother, sister and parents. Now, the family are seeking shelter in an empty guesthouse in Romania.
PLATON SAYS, "WE CAN'T GO HOME BECAUSE THEY'RE SHOOTING ROCKETS."
Photo: Petar Masut
2 March 2022:
Moving to Support Children Fleeing Ukraine
War Child is preparing to train local organisations in psychological first aid and other mental health services. To address immediate dangers, we will also lend our expertise in child protection, exploring opportunities to set up War Child ‘Safe Spaces’ in Romania, Moldova and other vulnerable host countries.
