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The story of twelve year old Milana
Case study on support groups for children of active military personnel
When the full-scale war began, the life of Niina's family, like that of countless Ukrainian families, was turned upside down...
The story of eight year old Anna
Case study from the practice of support groups for children of missing soldiers
When 8-year-old Anna's father, a lawyer and patriot, went missing in action near Bakhmut, the family's life split into "before" and "after...
The story of twelve year old Yuliia
Case study on support groups for children of Fallen Warriors
Mrs. Anastasiia found herself abroad with her two children following the death of her husband, a soldier. Life in emigration added layers...
The story of brothers: twelve year old Tymur and nine year old Tymofii
Case study on support groups for children of Fallen Warriors
"I will never forget those words from my elder son," - shares Nataliia from Shepetivka...
The story of eight year old Sofiyka
Case study on support groups for children of active military personnel
All her life, Sofiyka has seen her dad in a military uniform and has known from an early age that he defends the country from the enemy; her father has been in the war since 2014. Now, her grandfather has also joined the defense of Ukraine...
The story of eight year old Markiyan
Case study on support groups for children of active military personnel
In early March 2022, Markiyan’s then six-year-old father hugged his son and wife and put them on an evacuation train. He, himself, joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU)...
The story of seven year old Katia
Case study on support groups for children of active military personnel
Katia is seven. She is lively, restless, a real "energizer." Her father has been serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine since March 2022. In her daily life, now in Poland, Katia tries to live a normal life: she participates in the "Plast" Ukrainian scouting organization, dances, and plays with friends...
The story of fifteen year old Oleksiy
Case study on support groups for children of Fallen Warriors
"For me, Dad is still alive".This phrase from 15-year-old Oleksii becamea call to action for his mother, Anna...
The story of eleven year old Karina
Case study on children's support groups
"A cup of hot tea for the soul," Anna, mother of 11-year-old Karina, said of the support group. The girl has been attending the support group for children aged 10-11 for a year now...
The story of seven year old Dmytro
Case study on children's support groups
"I realized that I had to act..." Tetyana, the mother of 8-year-old Dmytro, tells her story. The boy attended a support group while abroad...