Thousands of children are being killed and injured in Ukraine

Over 2,400 children have been killed or injured in Ukraine over the last three years.

At least 16 children are killed or injured every week on average. 

For those who have survived so far, they live in terror every day.

They are even being attacked as they receive treatment in children’s hospitals. The trauma from these attacks mean they have nightmares as they endlessly relive the horrors. It has led to some younger children wetting the bed or sadly even self-harming.

UNICEF is reaching these children with life-saving supplies, safe water, and psychological support. But the threats they face continue to increase.

In the first 12 days of November, intense and sustained attacks killed at least four children and injured more than 20.

No child should live in constant fear for their safety.

They need urgent help now.

A rescue worker carries a child as first responders, hospital staff and volunteers clear the rubble and search for people trapped under debris after an attack that hit Ukraine’s largest children’s medical centre.

Please donate now to help a child in need in Ukraine. 

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Seven-year-old Hlib at an art therapy session run by the mobile team specialists from UNICEF.

2.9 million children in Ukraine need support. 

“Children have been killed and injured, and many have lost parents and siblings, their homes, schools and playgrounds. No child should ever have to bear that kind of suffering.” said Catherine Russell, UNICEF Executive Director. 

The war in Ukraine has decimated infrastructure, livelihoods, and essential services. With no income, many families are struggling to survive. UNICEF is providing vital cash transfers to families in desperate need. With this money they are able to buy essential food and water their children need.   

UNICEF is working around the clock to provide the life-saving assistance children in Ukraine need, but we can’t do this without your help. 

Please will you give the gift of life today? Please donate to help protect children in Ukraine. 

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UNICEF is on the ground right now helping children who are scared, hungry and alone. 

Here’s how your donation can directly help children in Ukraine.
 

  • €50 could provide 3 children with enough emergency food and clean drinking water to keep them strong and healthy. 
  • €75 could provide 3 children with life-saving hygiene kits to help protect them against contaminated water. 
  • €150 could provide enough essential medicine to treat 18 sick and injured children, saving their lives. 

Milana in Ukraine holding her doll

Other Ways to Donate

You can help us reach more children affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Please donate today and help us protect children in emergencies.

You can make a donation by phone, you can reach us on 01 878 3000, our office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30.

You can send your donation by post to:

Freepost,

UNICEF Ireland,

33 Lower Ormond Quay,

Dublin D01 R283.

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