World Vision’s work with Ukrainian refugees
World Vision has been working with Ukrainian refugees since the start of the crisis, supporting children and their families with essentials and other critical services. The goal is to reach 300,000 people in Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia within the next few months.
Provisions include food, hygiene kits, including soap and toothpaste, shelter, financial assistance and child-friendly kits with recreational activities and information on staying safe.
World Vision is also committed to addressing the psychological impact faced by refugees. Along with basic supplies, World Vision Romania will, in coordination with the Ministry of Education, offer educational activities for children and look at setting up transitional educational classes tailored to the children’s needs.
We also run Child Friendly Spaces. These offer a safe place where children can be themselves, be cared for and where they can start to heal after experiencing a stressful or traumatic event. As they have left their homes and all they know, including schools and education, children at the Child Friendly Spaces will be able to draw, play, read and learn.