Summary
The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly impacted the lives of children in the country. Many children face daily disruptions due to air raid sirens, and their education is affected. The conflict has also led to increased mental health challenges among the young population.
Key Facts
- The war in Ukraine has displaced approximately 737,000 children within the country, and 1.7 million children have become refugees.
- Since February 2022, the conflict has resulted in the deaths of 669 children and injuries to 1,833.
- UNICEF estimates that 1.5 million Ukrainian children are at risk of mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
- More than 10% of Ukraine’s educational infrastructure has been destroyed, with damages costing around $13.4 billion.
- Over 4,000 educational institutions, including 229 schools and 110 kindergartens, have been damaged or destroyed.
- As of late 2024, 741,000 children were studying in hybrid formats, while 443,000 were learning entirely online due to the conflict.
- In heavily affected areas like Sumy, students missed up to 85% of their lessons during the school year.
- Air raid sirens frequently interrupt both in-person and remote learning, causing significant educational disruptions.
