Ukraine conflict

During these difficult times we firstly pray for peace and an end to conflict and for the people caught up in this crisis.

We have gathered some resources to help schools to talk with and support children and families. These will be supplemented as we move forward.

© Dr Emma Kendrick

Charities supporting in Ukraine and surrounding countries welcoming refugees…

Christian Aid provides guidance from a faith perspective, for anyone looking to talk to children about faith and war. See more here…

World Vision Info here shows how our Lent Challenge partner, World Vision is responding

Save the Children – scroll down to find out practical help being offered Click here for information

British Red Cross

Click here for information about work of the British Red Cross

UNICEF

Donate now to protect children in Ukraine
Paddington’s Postcards for Children

UNHCR

Lots of information for staff.https://www.unrefugees.org.uk/where-help-is-needed/ukraine-situation/

How to talk about war with children

BBC – How to help yourself, your kids and others

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60557186

Save the Children – 5 step approach

https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/blogs/2022/how-to-talk-to-children-about-war

World Vision

https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/blogs/how-to-talk-to-children-about-the-crisis-in-ukraine/?utm_source=diocese_of_ely&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ukraine_blog

How to stay informed

Global Citizen – overview of reliable news sources (Part 2 of the article)https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict/

How to help

Global Citizen – overview of aid and humanitarian organisations (Part 1 of the article)https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict/

Supportive engagement from the Diocese of Ely