The COVID-19 pandemic and more than 2 years of war have led to learning losses for children in Ukraine.

With support from partners, UNICEF is helping enable children to resume offline learning in a safe environment and catch up on missed lessons.

#ForEveryChild , education.

The United Nations and our humanitarian partners continue to work non-stop to support civilians impacted by intensifying and devastating attacks and hostilities in the Kharkiv Region of Ukraine.

Here is how United NationsICEF is responding:

Sustaining basic services for children and investing into their learning and skills is key for Ukraine's today and tomorrow. Thanks to EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 EU in Ukraine for helping UNICEF help children contribute to the country's reconstruction.

📍Velyka Oleksandrivka, Kherson region

UNICEF delivered emergency hygiene kits to families with children in this community. The kits contain essential toiletries and supplies like soap, sanitary pads, toothpaste, towels, and sanitizers to help children and families stay healthy.

The European Union continues to support children in Ukraine by providing an additional EUR 2.5 million for UNICEF's programmes in the country. This will help ensure access to education and immunization. EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid 🇪🇺 EU in Ukraine UNICEF Representation to EU Institutions

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📍Oskil, Kharkiv region

UNICEF and Ukrainian Red Cross distributed life-saving supplies like water and hygiene kits to families affected by the intensified hostilities in the region. OCHA Ukraine

UNICEF Representative to Ukraine Munir Mammadzade reports from the humanitarian hub in the #Kharkiv region, where UNICEF is providing critical support to children and families who are fleeing intensified violence and attacks in frontline areas.

Children across Ukraine are marking their graduation with a traditional waltz.

Students from Lyceum #3 in Irpin performed their dance at the Kyiv railway station, accompanied by Spanish violinist and UNICEF supporter Leticia Moreno—a moment to enjoy their childhood amid war.

Children in Ukraine continue to face the threat of landmines and explosive remnants of war.⚠️

With support from USAID Ukraine, we're launching a campaign with DSNS.GOV.UA and Ukrainian railways || Укрзалізниця that teaches safe behaviour to teens. USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance

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'Graimo” — National Ukrainian competition for teenagers and part of our school nutrition reform. Healthy plate starts with awareness. And more than 25.000 young 🇺🇦 have had an opportunity to gain new knowledge as part of the project to help them grow stronger and more conscious.

Munir Mammadzade Congratulations to the participants of Grand Final of 'Graimo'. After cooking healthy dishes with Yevhen Klopotenko, you will become real ambassadors of healthy 🇺🇦 cuisine. Grateful for the support to Munir Mammadzade. Together we shape new eating habits for future generations.

Violinist and UNICEF supporter Leticia Moreno, and EmbajadaEspUcrania Ambassador Ricardo López-Aranda🇺🇦🇪🇦🇪🇺 visited a UNICEF Spilno Child Spot at the Kyiv train station.

Support from Spain helped establish a network of Spilno Spots which continue to provide vital services to children and families.

#Poltava has a new youth hub! Created with support from UNICEF, the inclusive space will provide young people with opportunities for learning, development and participation. UNICEF also signed an MoU with the Poltava community to strengthen social services.

Great meeting H.E. Mr Sybiha Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦, the First Deputy MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦 and discussing ongoing humanitarian and development assistance for 🇺🇦 children, youth and their families. UNICEF Ukraine looks forward to expanding the partnership under the new Country Program for 2025-2029.

Have reiterated to VMP Vereshchuk UNICEF Ukraine support to evacuees from Kharkiv & Sumy. We are providing essential supplies, mental health support & crisis interventions to≈2k ppl. As per today’s Kabmin of Ukraine decision we will enable cash assitance to∼28k individuals via Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine

The situation continues to be tough for children in Ukraine. Three are reported injured—two yesterday in Kharkiv and one earlier in the week in Kherson.
Attacks on civilians must stop.
Children #AreNotATarget .

Sport activities play a vital role in supporting children's mental health.
UNICEF recently established two new sports clubs in #Zaporizhzhia and #Dnipro , adding to the 25 clubs across Ukraine.
Over the past year, nearly 20,000 children have benefited from these activities.

As various ornaments are combined in vyshyvanka, so are we — diverse at UNICEF Ukraine, to make children's lives 🇺🇦 Better - Better start to life, Better Skills, and Better Care.
#ForEveryChild — cultural heritage, health, peace, family, care, education and love. #HappyVyshyvankaDay !

This little girl has left the life she knew behind.

Last night, her family was hiding from shelling in Zakharivka, Kharkiv region. Today, they're in #Kharkiv , having left everything to save their children's lives.

Childhood should not be like this.

Together with many partners, UNICEF began supporting School Nutrition Reform in Ukraine to improve school meals for every child.
The newly published 'School Meals Case Study: Ukraine guide' is a significant step toward joining the School Meals Coalition Coalition👉bit.ly/4bkqipe