Oleksandr is 12 years old. The war broke into his childhood in Kharkiv, forcing his family to seek safety first in Yukhymivka and later in Vinnytsia. Despite the loss of a familiar life, fear, and the need to grow up too soon, he has preserved his curiosity about the world, his dream of becoming an …
Категорія: Multimedia exhibition “Children of War” ENG
🇺🇦 MILANA, 11 YEARS OLD, Siverskodonetsk, Luhansk region → Lviv → Vinnytsia, Participant of the project “Children of War: Testimonies and Analytics for International Advocacy”
Milana is 11 years old. The war took away her home in Sievierodonetsk and forced her family onto a path of displacement, moving through Lviv to Vinnytsia. Behind these relocations are fear, loss, and childhood questions without easy answers. At the same time, Milana has retained her sensitivity, attentiveness, and ability to speak honestly about …
🇺🇦 MYKOLA, 13 YEARS OLD, Druzhkivka, Donetsk region → Vinnytsia, Participant of the project “Children of War: Testimonies and Analytics for International Advocacy”
Mykola is 13 years old. The war changed his life in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, forcing his family to leave their home and seek safety in Vinnytsia. Behind this displacement are anxiety, loss, and the experience of growing up far too early. At the same time, Mykola has preserved his inner resilience, attentiveness to the world, …
🇺🇦 KSENIIA, 14 YEARS OLD, Kherson → Izmail → Vinnytsia, Participant of the project “Children of War: Testimonies and Analytics for International Advocacy”
Kseniia is 14 years old. The war forced her to leave her hometown of Kherson and follow a path of displacement through Izmail to Vinnytsia. Behind these moves are the experiences of occupation, fear, and the loss of stability at a very young age. At the same time, Kseniia has retained the ability to reflect, …
🇺🇦 KYRYLO, 15 YEARS OLD, Druzhkivka, Donetsk region → Khmelnytskyi region → Vinnytsia region (Sutiski village), Participant of the project “Children of War: Testimonies and Analytics for International Advocacy”
Kyrylo is 15 years old. The war forced him to leave his hometown of Druzhkivka in the Donetsk region and, together with his family, follow a path of displacement through the Khmelnytskyi region to the village of Sotysivka in Vinnytsia region. Along this journey are shattered routines, danger, and the experience of growing up during …
🇺🇦 IVAN, 9 YEARS OLD, Darivka, Kherson region → Kryvyi Rih → Vinnytsia, Participant of the project “Children of War: Testimonies and Analytics for International Advocacy”
Ivan, 9 years old, from Kherson region. A young boy from the village of Darivka who encountered war as early as he did childhood joy. His world once consisted of bicycle rides, games with friends, and swimming in the river — until the outbreak of hostilities turned his family’s life upside down.After a forced displacement …
🇺🇦 VIOLETA, 12 YEARS OLD, Donetsk region → Khmelnytskyi region → Vinnytsia, Participant of the project “Children of War: Testimonies and Analytics for International Advocacy”
Violeta, 12 years old, from Donetsk region.A girl whose childhood was divided into “before” and “after” the war. Her home, school, friends, and familiar life were left behind as hostilities forced her family to flee. The journey from Donetsk region to Khmelnytskyi region, and later to Vinnytsia, became a profound test — one that Violeta …
🇺🇦 ARTEM, 13 YEARS OLD, Kherson → Vinnytsia, Participant of the project “Children of War: Testimonies and Analytics for International Advocacy”
Artem, 13 years old, from Kherson. A boy whose childhood was shattered by war and the occupation of his hometown. Instead of ordinary school days, games, and plans for the future, Artem faced fear, danger, and forced displacement. Moving to Vinnytsia marked the beginning of a new life — one in which he is learning …
🇺🇦 ANDRII, 14 YEARS OLD, Donetsk region → Uzhhorod → VinnytsiaParticipant of the project “Children of War: Testimonies and Analytics for International Advocacy”
Andrii, 14 years old, from Donetsk region. A teenager whose life was resaped by war and forced displacement. Leaving his home in eastern Ukraine, his journey to safety took him through Uzhhorod and eventually to Vinnytsia. Changing cities, schools, and surroundings became a profound challenge, yet Andrii continues to move forward with resilience and determination. …
🇺🇦 ROMA, 11 YEARS OLD, Mariupol → VinnytsiaParticipant of the project “Children of War: Testimonies and Analytics for International Advocacy”
Roma, 11 years old. A boy whose childhood has been shaped by war and constant change. What once felt safe and familiar was taken away, forcing Roma to grow up faster and adapt to a new reality. Despite the challenges he has faced, he continues to be curious, to dream, and to believe in a …