The war has affected the family life of Ukrainians: almost half of spouses live separately
Despite separation, 67% of children continue to bond with their father or mother, and it is important to strengthen these bonds.
4Service Company together with the All-Ukrainian Foundation for the Well-Being of Children conducted a unique research on families forced to live apart due to war. This is Ukraine's first in-depth analysis of the impact of long-term separation on the psycho-emotional state of children and their families, which included an online survey of 520 parents from all over the country, focus groups with families living apart, as well as in-depth interviews with experts in the field of mental health, education and social policy.
Key findings from the study: more than half (52%) of families are now separated, 62% are experiencing prolonged emotional difficulties, with only 9% having sought professional psychological help.
The authors emphasise: "Children in separation is not the exception, but the rule. If we do not take action now, this situation can turn into a chronic trauma for the whole generation".
The All-Ukrainian Foundation for the Well-Being of Children is one of Ukraine's leading organisations working to protect children's rights. Since 1997, the Foundation has been supporting children, families and professionals through educational and social programmes, which helps to see behind the numbers the real destinies and stories of people.