Tag: Europe

Trauma support for Ukraine’s children

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. It is estimated that more than five million Ukrainian children need humanitarian assistance, either inside the country or as refugees. They face significant risks whether in conflict …

Trauma support and conflict-relevant safeguarding for Ukraine children and families

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 …

Working together to safeguard Ukrainian children affected by war

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 …

Supporting children affected by conflict in Ukraine

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 …