Ukraine war: the children robbed of childhood - SOS Children's Villages

Brian Nissen, a painter, sculptor and engraver, was born in London, Britain, in June 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II. The situation became critical in 1940, when the British authorities evacuated the children from southern England to the north to protect them from German bombings on the eve of the imminent invasion. This period was marked by great uncertainty for many families, including Brian's.

Ukraine war: the children robbed of childhood - SOS Children's Villages

The Ukraine war has robbed countless children of their childhood. There’s no laughter, no playgrounds, no peace— just air raid sirens, uncertainty and fear. But, in Mykolaiv, SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine is running a social centre that offers solace to the children and families impacted by the violence. They offer a range of services, focusing on mental health and psychosocial support. The centre actively cooperates with the social centre in …