A children’s camp in Italy, run by Hope for Ukraine, is providing support for traumatised Ukrainian children affected by Russia’s invasion. With many children having experienced displacement and the destruction of their homes, the programme aims to create a safer environment where children can begin to recover their sense of normal life. Reports describe “No Sirens,” a camp designed to help restore aspects of childhood that have been disrupted by war-related fear. In interviews, participants and staff describe how removing constant reminders of danger—such as sirens and heightened security alerts—helps children feel calmer and more able to engage in everyday activities. The camp focuses on care and wellbeing rather than a formal educational or military role, with activities intended to support emotional recovery. The initiative is presented as part of broader efforts by Ukrainian and international organisations to address the psychological impact of the war on young people, particularly those arriving in Italy after fleeing conflict. Overall, the accounts emphasize the camp’s role as a temporary refuge and a structured setting intended to help children cope with trauma.
Italy camp supports traumatised Ukrainian children as war displaces families
A children’s camp in Italy, run by Hope for Ukraine, is providing support for traumatised Ukrainian children affected by Russia’s invasion. With many children having experienced displacement and the d...
- A camp in Italy called “No Sirens” is run by Hope for Ukraine.
- The camp supports Ukrainian children affected by Russia’s invasion and resulting displacement.
- It is intended to help traumatised children feel safer and gradually regain aspects of normal childhood.
- The camp removes or reduces fear triggers, including the presence of sirens, to help children settle.
- The initiative is described as part of wider efforts to address the psychological impact of the war on children.
The war has upended normal life for hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian children, with many seeing their homes destroyed. The No Sirens camp, run by Hope for Ukraine, tells Alex Croft that they aim to help restore the joy of childhood that has been lost
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