Author:
Yuliia Didenko
On November 20, World Children’s Day, the Voices of Children Foundation organized the exhibition “War Through the Voices of Children” and a music-and-dance event at the Lystopad Palace of Leisure in Poltava. The exhibition features artworks created by children who have lived through the experience of war. These were made during the Foundation’s psychosocial and creative sessions.
The exhibition “War Through the Voices of Children” shows how the thoughts and experiences of Ukrainian children convey the truth about the war to the world. Each work is a testament to how children see and feel the reality around them. Designers, artists, photographers, and illustrators contributed to the exhibition, including Nikita Titov, Serhii Maidukov, Oleksandr Hrekhov, and Iryna Vale.
It is important for us that children who have experienced the war feel supported and are able to express their emotions freely through creativity, music, and togetherness. In Poltava, we will present the voices of children in the way they themselves want to be heard. On World Children’s Day, we remind everyone: every child has the right to safety, development, and a future without fear,
We also believe that cultural and artistic activities help children feel a sense of belonging to a community, strengthen their psychosocial resilience, and create space for emotional expression. That is why, alongside the opening of the exhibition, our friends from the folk band ShchukaRyba held a music-and-dance event for teenagers. Children learned carols and took part in the traditional koza performance, immersing themselves in Ukrainian traditions.
The event in Poltava marked the first step in a broader cooperation with the Poltava City Council, with whom Voices of Children recently signed a memorandum of cooperation, indicating that much work lies ahead. The Foundation has long planned to strengthen its support for children in the Poltava region, and now the team will focus on what children truly need: support groups, training for teachers and social workers, and the prevention of bullying and violence in schools.
The Voices of Children Foundation is open to partnerships with communities, organizations, and businesses willing to work in support of children. If you would like to partner on joint projects, please contact us at [email protected].
If you or your child needs help, contact our centers across Ukraine or our support helpline: 0800 210 106. You can support the Foundation’s daily work by making a donation or sharing our updates.
If you or your child needs help, contact our centers across Ukraine or our support helpline: 0800 210 106. You can support the Foundation’s daily work by making a donation or sharing our updates.
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