The Step by Step Educational Program in Moldova is working to extend access for Ukrainian refugee children and families to non-formal education programs, as well as training teachers to respond to the crisis.
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
Guidance and psychosocial support documents for emergency settings
Materials for parents and caregivers
Materials for ECEC staff and centers
Links for continued schooling for the children of Ukraine
ISSA Resources
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 Events
Responsive solutions in early childhood - Learning across borders [ Watch the recording ] [ Access materials ]
News
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 War Child has partnered with ISSA to provide funding that will be used by ISSA and our Member organizations to deliver crucial psychological first aid and psychosocial support to young children and families in the countries dealing most immediately with refugees and internally displaced persons. |
 Training of Trainers: Foundational training on psychological first aid and trauma-informed practices 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. |
 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. |