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23.01.2025
Smiling Despite the Sadness: The Real Story of Seven-Year-Old Mark from Luhansk Region
Because of the war, seven-year-old Mark had to move from Lysychansk city (Luhansk region) to Lviv. His grandfather and grandmother, whom the boy misses very much, remained in his hometown.
Mark has been attending the Lviv “Voices of Children” Center since its opening. There, he receives emotional support, helping him understand his feelings and learn effective coping strategies. Specifically, Mark’s yearning to return home to Lysychansk reflects his determination to stay connected to his relatives.
Overall, Mark is described as a very energetic, sociable, and cute boy, even though he feels sad.
Mark became the hero of the All-Ukrainian social campaign “Do You Hear What This Is About?”.
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