D210 - From Trauma to Peace: Arts-Based Healing for Ukrainian Children
Registered Name: Myriad Canada Foundation
Business No: 769784893RR0001
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Context
Ukraine's children are in crisis. Years of war have left a generation struggling: nearly 1 in 3 adolescents show moderate or severe depression, and mental health has worsened significantly since the conflict began. Even children as young as 3–4 show signs of trauma. Meanwhile, mental health services across the country have been severely damaged.
Without targeted support, these children face prolonged distress that can follow them into adulthood. Arts-based interventions (ABIs) offer a proven, scalable alternative to traditional therapy which is effective in groups, deliverable by trained paraprofessionals, and adaptable to school and community settings.
