EP. 12: Giving Children in Ukraine a Voice – How Olena Rozvadovska finds sanity during war
Description
When Russia first invaded Ukraine more than a decade ago, children’s rights advocate Olena Rozvadovska made a life-changing decision: she left her job in Kyiv and moved to Eastern Ukraine to better understand the realities children were facing. What began as a stay for a few months turned into five years living in war-torn communities — witnessing trauma, resilience, and the raw consequences of war. In 2019, Olena co-founded Voices of Children. The organization provides psychological counseling, art therapy, and humanitarian aid to children and families affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine. Since the full-scale invasion in 2022, the situation has grown increasingly dire. Olena describes the psychological toll on children as “devastating.” Many suffer recurring trauma: even after receiving counseling, renewed bombardments often trigger flashbacks and panic attacks. With millions in need of support, local resources are stretched far beyond capacity. And yet, Olena remains deeply committed.
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