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.
With UCAP’s support in the first year, the Ukraine Action Network, in collaboration with CGI partners, has made a significant impact. It has enabled rapid coordination and amplification of response efforts, maintained international attention, and directed critical resources toward Ukraine’s children. This collective effort has provided immediate relief and laid the groundwork for long-term commitments to support Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction.
Activities 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 projects like “We Are Ukraine.” Key insights revealed the ongoing impact of the war on Ukrainian youth, emphasizing the increasing need to prioritize mental health and trauma recovery as essential components of Ukraine’s future development.
Most recently, in September 2024, UCAP facilitated the Ukraine Action Network group at the CGI Annual Meeting, bringing together numerous partners committed to improving the lives of Ukrainian children through health and educational initiatives. These partners included Ukraine’s Ministry of Education and Science, Ed Era, Teach for Ukraine, Health Tech Without Borders, and others.
