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Nine-year-old Andrii holds his cat in his bedroom in Kherson, Ukraine.

Ukraine's Children Dream of Becoming Real-Life Superheroes

The war in Ukraine has changed children's lives, but it hasn't stopped their dreams. [video]

Siblings Eva, 10, and Misha, 6, refugees from Odesa, Ukraine, attend a UNICEF play and learning hub in Balti, Moldova.

Helping Ukrainian Refugee Children Thrive

War in Ukraine forced siblings Eva and Misha to leave everything familiar behind. UNICEF and partners are helping them adjust. [video]

Patron, a bomb-sniffing dog, visited a classroom where students learned about the hazards of landmines and unexploded ordnance in Ukraine.

Landmine Safety Programs Protect Ukraine's Children

Lifesaving UNICEF-supported programs teach children in Ukraine about the risks of landmines and how to protect themselves. [VIDEO]

A teacher uses the Learning Platform with her students in Poland.

Empowering Teachers to Promote Mental Health and Well-Being in the Classroom

Two years after the escalation of the war in Ukraine, the Learning Passport is supporting mental health for teachers and students in Poland. [VIDEO]

Leonid, 6, stands in front of a sign that reads "Danger of Mines" in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine.

Life in Wartime Ukraine, Through a Child's Eyes

Months underground, years of online school, sleepless nights during air attacks. The children of Ukraine share their stories. [VIDEO]

Young children sit on a colorful play mat at a UNICEF-supported Spilno Child Spot in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

UNICEF Won't Stop Helping Children in Ukraine: Full-Scale War Hits 2-Year Mark

How UNICEF is reaching millions of children and families with critical support amid relentless violence and hardship.

Muzdalifa, 17, of Sudan, wrote a poem for peace expressing her hope for the future.

Children in War Write Poems for Peace

UNICEF shares its growing collection of poems by young people — deeply personal works that show resilience, creativity and hope in the face of danger.

A girl smiles as she washes her hands in the sink at her preschool in Vasylkiv, Ukraine on Nov. 22, 2023. UNICEF recently repaired the school's water system.

UNICEF Repairs Water Systems to Keep Kids Learning in Ukraine

After two years of war, UNICEF is working with partners to repair damaged water and sanitation infrastructure across Ukraine. [VIDEO]

Students in Ukraine learn about sustainable energy through UNICEF's UPSHIFT program.

Young People in Ukraine Gear Up for a Sustainable Energy Future

Participants in UNICEF's youth innovation program, UPSHIFT, are learning about alternative energy sources to build a brighter future in Ukraine.