Every war is a war against children.
Since the full-scale invasion in 2022, over two thousand children lost their lives. Countless more have been injured, lost their parents and homes, and are now facing indescribable uncertainty. At Nova Ukraine, we strive to protect every child who is suffering because of russia’s unjust war in Ukraine.
For over three years, we have been supporting the “Childhood Without War” project for 484 orphaned Ukrainian children and their caretakers in Türkiye. This project provides not only housing and five meals a day but also cutting-edge education, medical assistance, and psychological support, helping these children achieve a fraction of normalcy in these turbulent times. Let us share some of the impactful stories throughout our collaboration.
One of the charges, who remains unnamed, has taken it upon himself to create paintings and give all the proceeds from the sales to charities. Each art piece is this boy’s love and gratitude to those protecting our land. On Independence Day, “Childhood Without War” held a charity fair, during which many of the boy’s paintings found new owners. One of his latest paintings is “Winter’s Tale,” and all the collected funds went on to help Ukraine and its people.
This May, over 300 people gathered in İzmir, Türkiye, to enjoy the aroma and taste of Ukrainian borscht, prepared with love and symbolizing Ukrainian resilience. During the opening of the festival, a moment of silence was observed in memory of the victims of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people and the shared history of persecution. The main goal of the festival was to inspire the community to support orphaned children and prevent the repeating of past tragedies. The culinary masterpieces united everyone to sit down at the table of solidarity and kindness.
The children engage in all kinds of activities – performing and showcasing Ukrainian culture at festivals, building robots and learning Python, competing in soccer tournaments and relay races, and enjoying arts and crafts while raising money for Ukrainian charities. This is what makes “Childhood Without War” more than just a refuge for the children who lost their parents to russia’s aggression. This project creates a community where every child can thrive and find their passions. It is a family where love and compassion are stronger than the pain of war.
Nova Ukraine is incredibly proud to support all the children and the project team. This project not only shields them from the immediate impacts of war but also invests in their future, giving them hope and opportunities to thrive beyond the circumstances of their upbringing. Together, we are building a legacy of love and resilience.
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