The war is destroying the childhood of Ukrainian children.
Thousands of schools in Ukraine have been damaged or completely destroyed. Almost 2.7 million Ukrainian schoolchildren are forced to study online or in a mixed format. About 1.5 million Ukrainian boys and girls are at risk of developing depression, anxiety and other psychological problems.
We all know what this aggression has brought and how full-scale the world’s efforts must be to stop it, to rebuild Ukraine after the war.
During the meeting, we discussed humanitarian aid projects, issues of reconstruction focused specifically on the interests of children. @unicef and our teams will work in several directions, bring victory closer and return a happy childhood to Ukrainian children.
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Війна руйнує дитинство українських дітей.
Тисячі шкіл в Україні пошкоджені або повністю зруйновані. Майже 2,7 млн українських школярів змушені навчатися онлайн чи у змішаному форматі. Близько 1,5 млн українських хлопців і дівчат мають ризик розвитку депресії, тривожних станів та інших психологічних проблем.
Ми всі знаємо, що принесла ця агресія і наскільки повномасштабними мають бути зусилля світу, щоб її зупинити, щоб відновити Україну після війни.
Під час зустрічі ми обговорили проекти гуманітарної допомоги, питання відбудови, орієнтовані саме на інтереси дітей. @unicef і наші команди будуть працювати над кількома напрямками, наближати перемогу і повертати українським дітям щасливе дитинство.
So much fun in the most unlikely of places.
With the support of UNICEF, a train has been transformed into a child-friendly space at a railway station in Kyiv, Ukraine.
From tents to metro stations, 182 centres are helping provide safe places for children to learn, play and receive emotional support across the country.
Deep under a metro station in Kyiv, Ukraine, I visited a @unicef-supported safe space for children to play and learn.
War is having a devastating impact on children’s mental health and education.
They need peace now.
I am inspired by the strength of the mums I met in Ukraine.
At a UNICEF-supported hospital, I got to sit down with pregnant mothers and mothers with newborns who are receiving essential health services while the war continues.
Every child has the right to a safe and healthy life.
@unicef_ukraine
Meet my new friend – a delightful 4-year-old named Diana.
Thanks to UNICEF-supported child-friendly centres, children like her are getting the urgent support they need after enduring more than a year of war.
Last week I had the honour of meeting Patron, UNICEF Ukraine’s ‘Goodwill Ambassadog’.
This good boy protects children from the risks of mines and explosive ordnance and helps raise awareness about mental health.
On this #EarthDay, I’m thinking back to my six week trip to Antarctica — where I got to experience firsthand how remarkable and fragile our planet is w/ my cousin Sebastian Copeland🌏🙏
📸 @copelandadventures
On this #EarthDay, I’m thinking back to my six week trip to Antarctica — where I got to experience firsthand how remarkable and fragile our planet is w/ my cousin Sebastian Copeland🌏🙏
📸 @copelandadventures
On this #EarthDay, I’m thinking back to my six week trip to Antarctica — where I got to experience firsthand how remarkable and fragile our planet is w/ my cousin Sebastian Copeland🌏🙏
📸 @copelandadventures
Ahead of earth day 🌎 chopping wood & carrying water it doesn’t get much better 🏕️🫶🐞
Ahead of earth day 🌎 chopping wood & carrying water it doesn’t get much better 🏕️🫶🐞
Ahead of earth day 🌎 chopping wood & carrying water it doesn’t get much better 🏕️🫶🐞
Ahead of earth day 🌎 chopping wood & carrying water it doesn’t get much better 🏕️🫶🐞
Ahead of earth day 🌎 chopping wood & carrying water it doesn’t get much better 🏕️🫶🐞
You are enough ❤️🪞😆 @dreamyponies
Excited for this one, based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell ❤️🔥
Excited for this one, based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell ❤️🔥
Excited for this one, based on the novel by Maggie O’Farrell ❤️🔥
Over the past 24 hours, I had the honor of meeting both the President @zelenskiy_official and First Lady of Ukraine @olenazelenska_official. It was their decision to stay and lead their country at the onset which has been a beacon of hope and example to the rest of the world of the unique kind of stoicism, resilience and courage I saw in all the Ukrainian people I met over the past three days during my @unicef visit. I am so grateful for their support of @unicef programs and for putting children at the center of the Government agenda. This war has robbed children of their childhood and families have now endured over a year of violence, trauma, loss, destruction and displacement. I’ve been fortunate meet a few of my heroes but not all heroes are born equal.
Over the past 24 hours, I had the honor of meeting both the President @zelenskiy_official and First Lady of Ukraine @olenazelenska_official. It was their decision to stay and lead their country at the onset which has been a beacon of hope and example to the rest of the world of the unique kind of stoicism, resilience and courage I saw in all the Ukrainian people I met over the past three days during my @unicef visit. I am so grateful for their support of @unicef programs and for putting children at the center of the Government agenda. This war has robbed children of their childhood and families have now endured over a year of violence, trauma, loss, destruction and displacement. I’ve been fortunate meet a few of my heroes but not all heroes are born equal.
As a parent, I can’t imagine, dropping my child off at school while living in a war zone. Over 5 million children in Ukraine have had their education turned upside down. Schools – and any opportunity for children to learn, ideally together with classmates – provides a crucial sense of normalcy and safety. The town of Irpin suffered heavy damage as a result of the invasion. The school I visited had two bomb shelters provided by @unicef. I joined a mine awareness training for students because the sad reality of war is forcing them to learn about the risks of mines and explosives. They can no longer play in the woods or fields, but rather stick to designated safe areas. While the destruction is devastating this war is robbing children of their childhood and education.
Today I met Natalia and Yurii who welcomed me into their home in Demydiv. They have five children between 8 and 27. They also took in four siblings between the ages of 4 to 8 three years ago. Yes, that’s nine children!! As the war continues, and children become orphans as a result, Ukraine will need more parents to follow in the footsteps of Natalia and Yurii and take these children into loving homes. They are super humans. They told me that this war has taught them one thing…that family matters most. When they had to flee their home after the war escalated last year, they took very little as they said they don’t need anything except their children. @UNICEF is working to end the use of residential care institutions and instead strengthen support for families so that every Ukrainian child is part of a warm, nurturing, devoted family like Natalia’s and Yulia’s. @unicef_ukraine
Today I met Natalia and Yurii who welcomed me into their home in Demydiv. They have five children between 8 and 27. They also took in four siblings between the ages of 4 to 8 three years ago. Yes, that’s nine children!! As the war continues, and children become orphans as a result, Ukraine will need more parents to follow in the footsteps of Natalia and Yurii and take these children into loving homes. They are super humans. They told me that this war has taught them one thing…that family matters most. When they had to flee their home after the war escalated last year, they took very little as they said they don’t need anything except their children. @UNICEF is working to end the use of residential care institutions and instead strengthen support for families so that every Ukrainian child is part of a warm, nurturing, devoted family like Natalia’s and Yulia’s. @unicef_ukraine
Today I met Natalia and Yurii who welcomed me into their home in Demydiv. They have five children between 8 and 27. They also took in four siblings between the ages of 4 to 8 three years ago. Yes, that’s nine children!! As the war continues, and children become orphans as a result, Ukraine will need more parents to follow in the footsteps of Natalia and Yurii and take these children into loving homes. They are super humans. They told me that this war has taught them one thing…that family matters most. When they had to flee their home after the war escalated last year, they took very little as they said they don’t need anything except their children. @UNICEF is working to end the use of residential care institutions and instead strengthen support for families so that every Ukrainian child is part of a warm, nurturing, devoted family like Natalia’s and Yulia’s. @unicef_ukraine
