Ukraine: ‘This is my home’
Children in Ukraine have experienced years of horror.
The war in Ukraine has wrought devastating consequences for families and children at a scale and speed not seen since World War II. The war and mass displacement are devastating livelihoods and economic opportunities, leaving many families without sufficient income to meet basic needs and unable to provide adequate support for their children.
Millions of children are going to sleep cold and scared and waking up hoping for an end to this brutal war. They have been killed and injured, and many have lost their parents and siblings, their homes, schools, and playgrounds.
The conflict is having a devastating impact on the mental health and well-being of children. An estimated 1.5 million children are at risk of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health issues, with potential long-term effects and implications.
As families’ lives are upended by war in Ukraine, child protection specialists such as Olga are helping fleeing mothers and their children cope with trauma, loss, and an uncertain future.
Story:
https://elpais.com/elpais/2022/05/09/album/1652110194_846220.html
https://www.unicef.org/stories/my-place-here-ukraine
