Mental Health Support for Children in Conflict

Guided by trained professionals, children participate in activities that promote emotional healing, from art therapy to structured play. These spaces empower children to reclaim their childhood, even amid crisis, and lay the foundation for a healthier future.

Eva

15 years old, Ukraine

“I don’t remember the beginning of the war well. I think my brain just shut down,” says Eva. Like many children...

“I don’t remember the beginning of the war well. I think my brain just shut down,” says Eva. Like many children, her life took a dramatic turn when the war in Ukraine began in February 2022. Forced to flee the only home she’d ever known, Eva and her mother journeyed across the country to the city of Lviv. It was there that Eva first visited a local day center run by World Vision, which quickly became a safe space for her.

At the center, Eva finds solace in regular conversations with social workers. Their support has helped her process the immense changes she’s faced and keep her dreams alive. “My dream is to enter a music college in Lviv and become a professional orchestra conductor. I want to study and go to France,” she shares, her eyes lighting up as she talks about her future.

Tsion

13 years old, Sudan

Tsion’s life changed forever when conflict broke out in Khartoum, Sudan in 2023. Separated from her father in the chaos, she and her mother fled to Ethiopia, end...

Tsion’s life changed forever when conflict broke out in Khartoum, Sudan in 2023. Separated from her father in the chaos, she and her mother fled to Ethiopia, enduring fear and hardship along the way. “The loud noises from the explosions were very scary for me,” Tsion recalls. “It was a really scary time for me and my mom.”

In Ethiopia, Tsion found comfort at a World Vision child-friendly space, where she received emotional support and connected with other children. Through counseling, creative play, and social-emotional learning, she began to heal. “I am very happy now. I have made friends. I feel safe and encouraged,” she says with a smile. Tsion’s spirit is strong, and she now dreams of a future filled with hope—and the possibility of reuniting with her father.

Jumana

9 years old, West Bank

Nine-year-old Jumana lives in the West Bank, where escalating conflict has left children isolated and fearful...

Nine-year-old Jumana lives in the West Bank, where escalating conflict has left children isolated and fearful. With few safe places to play or connect with friends, her world was filled with uncertainty—until World Vision rehabilitated a local community center, transforming it into a safe space for children.

Now, Jumana joins other kids in activities that help her learn, play, and feel like herself again. “I have made a lot of new friends, and I love coming here,” she shares, her face lighting up with joy. In this safe environment, Jumana is reclaiming her childhood and finding hope amid difficult times.

Supporting Child Mental Health in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan

Mental Health Support for Children in Conflict

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