Art Through the Eyes of Wartime Children
- Unicef reports that by February 2025, over 2,500 children were killed or injured in the ongoing war, many more suffering displacement or loss.
- Research indicates that three-quarters of Ukrainian children have been psychologically affected by the conflict, leading to the collection of over 15,000 drawings for the exhibition 'Mom, I See War' as a way for them to express their feelings.
- Yaroslava, who returned to Kyiv last year with her mother Anna, expressed her feelings through drawings and said she wants to be an artist instead of playing music.
- Psychologist Yana Hryvchuk and War Childhood Museum Director Svitlana Osipchuk emphasized that drawing helps children cope emotionally, with Svitlana stating, "Anyone can draw something."
- This artistic outlet highlights the widespread emotional impact on children and suggests creative expression may aid their psychological recovery amid ongoing conflict.
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Art through the eyes of wartime children
Editor’s Note: Unicef reports that as of Feb. 2025, more than 2,500 children have been killed or injured by the war. Millions more have experienced violence, displacement, or the loss of family members.We write stories which you find on no other news publications. Please support us as we continue to do this work. May and June are our toughest months.Upgrade Now!Yaroslava's drawing ‘Cats,’ June 2022.Yaroslava’s tiny cat could have been drawn by a…
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