LATEST UPDATES:
In September 2024, UCAP facilitated the Ukraine Action Network group at the CGI Annual Meeting, bringing together numerous partners dedicated to improving the lives of Ukrainian children through health and educational initiatives. Collaborators included Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science, Ed Era, Teach for Ukraine, Health Tech Without Borders, and others.
Over the past year, the Ukraine Action Network, supported by UCAP and in collaboration with CGI partners, has made a significant impact. This initiative has enabled rapid coordination and amplification of response efforts, maintained international attention, and directed critical resources toward Ukraine’s children. These efforts have provided immediate relief and laid the groundwork for long-term commitments to support Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction.
Key activities have included virtual working groups focused on education, recovery, and mental health; roundtable discussions with key stakeholders; and collaborations with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine to develop impactful projects like “We Are Ukraine.” Insights from these initiatives highlighted the ongoing effects of the war on Ukrainian youth, underscoring the urgent need to prioritize mental health and trauma recovery as essential components of Ukraine’s future development.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Ukraine Children’s Action Project (UCAP) is proud to partner with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to help launch the CGI Ukraine Action Network, co-chaired by Hillary Clinton and Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska. UCAP’s support focuses on addressing the impact of war on Ukraine’s children, particularly those who are internally displaced, psychologically traumatized, and among the refugee population outside Ukraine. These children face significant educational disruptions, increased stress, and disconnection from Ukrainian culture, history, and language. The program aims to ensure that these children do not fall further behind in their education and are prepared to return with their families as part of Ukraine’s post-war recovery.
