These children were subjected to pain and threats in an attempt to break them — but without success.
Painting, sculpting, and storytelling helped children and adults process their emotions, regain a sense of control, and feel safe again.
He dreams of building airplanes and robots — and he holds on to that dream even during blackouts and air raid sirens.
Children rescued from war and occupation spent two days immersed in art therapy — led by world-renowned Danish artist Eske Touborg.
What does a child need after losing their home, friends, and familiar world? Safety. Care. Someone nearby who understands.
The Save Ukraine team has successfully rescued 17 Ukrainian children and teenagers from temporarily occupied territory.
Even when therapists encourage them to draw “anything they like,” again and again, they choose to draw a house.
Last week, I had the honor of hosting H.E. Joseph D. Blotz, Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Order of Malta, together with H.E. Antonio Gazanti Pugliese di Cotrone, Ambassador to Ukraine, and the team of Malteser International.
In Ukraine’s Donetsk region, a shell ripped through the roof of Olena’s house, where she and her 10-year-old daughter Vika were hiding. Miraculously, they survived.
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