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"This is where we will live, dream and build our future": Children in Ukraine call on global leaders to put them at the centre of Ukraine’s recovery
By Save the Children at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 9 min read
. KYIV, 25 June 2026 – Children are calling on world leaders to ensure they are at the centre of Ukraine’s reconstruction as governments and donors meet in Poland this week to mobilise investment for Ukraine after four years of full-scale war, said Save the Children. In an open letter to state leade
Key takeaway ”Inna, 15, who will be entering her final year of high school in September, added: "Even during air raid alarms and power outages, we continue learning.
Why this matters
The call to action from Ukrainian children to global leaders underscores the critical need for a child-centered approach in the country's reconstruction efforts. With over 860,000 children displaced and at least 3,500 killed or injured since the war began, the humanitarian crisis facing Ukraine's youngest citizens is dire. The children's plea for prioritization of their right to education, housing, and healthcare, as well as mental health support, highlights the long-term consequences of neglecting their needs. As the Ukraine Recovery Conference convenes in Poland, the international community must consider the potential consequences of excluding children from the decision-making process, including a brain drain and a lack of investment in the country's future. By incorporating the perspectives of children and young people, leaders can ensure that reconstruction efforts are tailored to meet the unique needs of this vulnerable population and pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable recovery.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 9 min
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