Children’s stories

There are approximately ten thousand children living near the frontline, according to various sources. Among our wards are children who do not remember the days of peace because they are the same age as the war.

Here we have collected only a small part of children’s stories, because most of the stories are still untold.

We want to see more children’s smiles, so we try to respond to each child’s problems individually. Thanks to charitable contributions, for some kids we conduct art therapy classes, for others – we provide individual psychological assistance. We help to some kids with the treatment needed for PTSD, others – with housing, education and more.

Only together can we provide more protection for children. Join us!

How the heroes of the film «The Distant Barking of Dogs» got through the filtration camp of the Russian occupiers and returned to Ukraine

Oleg tried to get to his feet, but heard the whistle again. Two shells landed nearby. The boy and his aunt were saved by the fact that at that very moment they were on the hill. “I was convinced that he would kill us,” Oleg recalls.

I miss my usual past life

We do not understand why the life of every Ukrainian had to change so dramatically from joy to sorrow, from happiness to pain, from plans and dreams to survive and save themselves and their children.

Maria

Maria is only 10. In a few weeks, she turns 11. The girl is not waiting for birthday presents, because she thinks that now is not the best time for them… In refugee shelter, arranged by our foundation, Maria has many friends. She speaks to new people without fear. But most of all, she is.

Solomon

Solomon is 10. He is from Kyiv. His family is not going to leave the country and sincerely believes that they will return to the capital in just a few weeks. “How can we not come back if our cat and dad are there?”, – he says. The boy got very interested in the figure.

Ivasyk

Mom, I don’t want to be killed… Ivasyk, 5 years

Art Therapy

Lera

My name is Lerochka, I am 6. Next summer I’ll go to school. Yesterday it was terrifying to sit in the basement. I feared for my dog. I feared for my parents. Volodymyr Putin, get out of my country, get out of Ukraine! Otherwise I’ll to be a military and I’ll do you!

Mykhailo

My name is Mykhailo, I am 10 years old. We did not leave our home, because if the villages are empty, it will be easier for enemy troops to enter them.

Individual help

Rita from Avdiivka: imposible to live at home

Rita lived in the old part of Avdiivka. It is very dangerous to live there. And bullets and hailstones flew into their yard.

Mobile psychologists

Anton is worthy

Anton is only 11, but he’s already faced many difficulties.

Mobile psychologists

Nastya is a very initiative girl

She hid behind a trash can. The girl saw the sisters going back home after a walk, but couldn’t stop them. She just couldn’t move. As a result, the father directed all his anger at the little ones.

Mobile psychologists

Sashko likes parkour

Parkour is for the brave ones, even if Sashko is not courageous in life. His head is usually pointed down and long hair is over his eyes and part of his face. Sashko does not consider himself handsome.

Art Therapy

San`ka

I recognized Sashka from the first glance. Yellowness from the bruise on his cheekbone, head squeezed in the shoulders, a grave look.