War in Ukraine

Tips & tricks to work with children on the move

The current war in Ukraine has left no one untouched and causes great concern and a wave of solidarity across Europe. Many people are eager to help and support the nearly 4 million Ukrainians who are fleeing the devastating war in their home country. It's heartwarming to see the wave of solidarity and the willingness of people to volunteer. However, it’s equally important to be aware of your own limits and to make sure the support you offer doesn’t harm the children and adults you’re trying to help. In the video below, we gathered a couple of tips and tricks to ensure your interventions are harmless to children on the move.

further reading

• https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/guidance-protecting-displaced-children-ukraine
• https://childhub.org/en/child-protection-news/short-volunteer-guide-volunteers-support-children-and-adults-feeling-war-ukraine
• https://www.impactingourfuture.com/access-to-health-and-education/how-to-unlock-the-power-of-play-for-children-in-crisis/

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The video is also available in the following languages:

• English
• Nederlands
• Français
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• Polska
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• Românesc

We are very grateful to the Faurecia Foundation for their support to take action in this refugee crisis.