No child should have to grow up in war. Yet for millions of Ukrainian children, war has become part of everyday life. Air raid sirens, explosions, forced displacement, separation from loved ones, loss and uncertainty leave deep emotional scars.
The effects of war are felt not only by children who remain in Ukraine. Ukrainian children who have found refuge in Sweden are also going through a difficult period. Adjusting to a new country, language, school and everyday environment, being separated from their homes and friends, and facing uncertainty about the future can all affect their emotional well-being and sense of belonging.
That is why support for children affected by the war needs to be long-term. It must go beyond meeting basic needs. Children also need opportunities to connect with others, develop, discover new things and have positive experiences.
Even when immediate danger temporarily subsides, the experiences children have lived through do not simply disappear. They need spaces where they can take a break from anxiety, feel safe, make new friends, play, create, explore and simply be children.
Shared activities, creative experiences, games, adventures, new friendships and positive encounters help children rebuild social connections, feel supported by their peers and gradually regain confidence in themselves and the world around them.
This is about more than simply taking a break from everyday difficulties. It is about having the chance to laugh again, dream, make friends, feel part of a community and create happy memories.
Help Ukraine Gothenburg is committed to supporting Ukrainian children affected by the war, wherever they live today.
In Ukraine, children continue to grow up amid danger, loss and instability. In Sweden, Ukrainian children and teenagers are trying to adapt to a new life, build friendships, find their place in society and cope with the consequences of forced displacement.
Both groups need attention, understanding and opportunities for emotional recovery. We want to support initiatives that help children feel accepted, safe and heard.
We are raising funds for programmes and initiatives that promote the psychological and emotional well-being of Ukrainian children affected by the war, both in Ukraine and in Sweden.
Every donation helps create more opportunities for positive experiences, friendship, social connection, creativity and recovery. Together, we can bring more moments of joy, discovery and a sense of security into children's lives.
Children deserve memories that hold more than war – memories of friendship, adventures, discoveries and happy moments.
Join us in supporting Ukrainian children. Your help matters.
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