Children are amongst the most invisible forgotten groups of the war. When parents are mentally affected following their experience as
soldier or front line responder, their children equally suffer – in silence. They have no means to understand and express their feelings, feel
responsible for the challenges of their parents, and naturally suppress their own needs for their parents’ benefit. Children who lost a parent at the frontline are particularly at risk of developing more severe mental health challenges. The FGIP children books are available for free for affected families. They are distributed at medical institutions and hospitals hosting children and families of Ukrainian soldiers, schools, libraries, psychologists, churches, public and social organisations, and can be order by email to
vlimar@gip-global.org.
