Source: Save The Children
More children than ever before are living in conflict zones.
They are growing up in insecure and frighteningly challenging environments.
Fighting, violence, destruction of homes and communities, as well as loss of family, and schools can affect children’s physical and mental well-being. Without the right support, the psychological toll of conflict on children can be huge, with lifelong impacts.
Furthermore, additional insecurities around money, food, warmth and shelter can cause stress to caregivers and lead to abuse and anxiety at home. This has been shown to have a significant influence on children’s well-being and long-term development.
There is still a stigma around mental health in many places, often meaning children do not get the support they desperately need.
For children in places like Syria, Ukraine and Yemen, surviving is just the beginning.
Every child, no matter where they live, deserves to live a safe, happy and healthy life.
Save the Children has been able to help children to better cope with their experiences through mental health, and psychosocial support, often delivered through our Child-Friendly Spaces.
These are safe spaces where children can redevelop emotional relationships and resume social practices that have been interrupted by conflict. This is vital to help children overcome what they have experienced.
Continue scrolling or click the menu along the top to learn how Save the Children supports children’s well-being in some of the world’s most challenging conflict zones of Syria, Ukraine and Yemen.
* Names have been changed to protect identity.
