"Ukrainian Children's Struggle: Coping with War's Impact and Loss"

The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine has left almost 1,800 children orphaned and thousands more coping with the loss of a parent. The war has taken a devastating toll on children's mental health, with an estimated 1.5 million at risk of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Charities like the Children of Heroes foundation are providing psychological, legal, and humanitarian support to children who have lost parents to the war, aiming to inspire and support them until they reach adulthood. Despite the immense pain, some children are finding hope and dreaming of a better future, with one young girl aspiring to become a doctor to help others avoid the pain she has experienced.