“This project supports parents who are close to burnout. The materials enable them to trust me and open up without fear of judgement.” Victoria is a mentor for displaced families in Ukraine – and a big advocate of Viva’s Resilient Families programme. When the Ukraine crisis broke out in February 2022, we became involved in …
Viva is using its Children in Emergencies expertise to respond to the needs of children and families who have been displaced and traumatised by the conflict in Ukraine. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started two months ago, over two-thirds of children in Ukraine have been uprooted from their homes, and face significant risks whether in …
It is heartbreaking to see how children continue to be affected by the war in Ukraine. After one month of the conflict, half of the country’s child population has been displaced, UNICEF said last week. This estimated 4.3 million children includes more than 1.8 million children who have crossed into neighbouring countries as refugees, and …
A statement from Mark Stavers, Viva CEO: All of us at Viva are deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its devastating impact on children. More than one million children have fled the conflict as refugees so far, while those who have stayed within Ukraine remain in grave danger of physical harm, emotional …