As part of ISSA's Ukraine Response, the Secretariat held two Training of Trainers (ToT) online events for trainers and resource persons from ISSA Member organizations in Ukraine, Poland, Romania Moldova, Bulgaria, and Slovakia.
Since the first day of the war, the ISSA Network has mobilized to support young children and their families, both in Ukraine and in the countries receiving refugees. The war in Ukraine forced millions of children and families to flee their homes. Those who remain are facing great fear, uncertainty, and confusion. All are experiencing enormous trauma and we know from science that toxic stress has devastating effects on the development of young children. Young children are disproportionately affected during times of war. The instability and resulting wounds and trauma inflicted on children and families living in Ukraine, and those fleeing the violence, will be long lasting from generation to generation.
At ISSA, we continue our tireless work towards our vision of societies where families, communities and professionals work together to empower each child to reach their unique potential and embrace values of social justice and equity. Read more about ISSA’s 5 main streams of work.
On this page, you will find resources and materials for those working with children of Ukraine, as well as for parents and caregivers. Below, you will also find news about how the ISSA Network is responding to the needs arising due to the war.
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Curated resources by topic |
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Guidance and psychosocial support documents for emergency settings Materials for parents and caregivers |
ISSA Resources |
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Building Bridges: Bridging the Gap - Supporting wellbeing, learning, development and integration of young refugee and migrant children "Let's Play" Activity Cards - Play-based activities for healing and learning |
ISSA Connects for Ukraine - Online EventsResponsive solutions in early childhood - Learning across borders [ Watch the recording ] [ Access materials ] |
News
 Training of Trainers: Foundational training on psychological first aid and trauma-informed practices |
 In an effort to respond to the growing needs of childcare for Ukrainian refugees, Fundacja Rozwoju Dzieci (FRD) has set the ambitious and critical goal of opening 100 childcare centers in 100 days. |
 The Armenian “Step by Step” Benevolent Foundation is supporting Ukrainian children and families, and ISSA Members in countries receiving refugees by sharing resources that they developed and experience that they gained during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020. |
 As part of their emergency response, the Ensemble Pour l'Éducation de la Petite Enfance appealed to psychologists and art therapists to host art therapy workshops for Ukrainian families. |