UCAP and @directrelief.org — brought together by @clintonglobal.bsky.social to help Ukraine’s children amid the ongoing devastation of war.

Please support UCAP's Winter is Coming Campaign and sign up to send a message of support to Ukraine's extraordinary families. UCAP.help/2026/09/standwithukraine

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A Message from Irwin and Karen

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When UN agencies finish confirming August data, they’ll announce that some 4,000 Ukrainian children have been injured or killed by Russian missiles & drones since February 2022. Now massive attacks on infrastructure will leave millions of Ukrainian families without heat in a brutal coming winter.

Back to school in a country at war: As American children are returning to school in an annual ritual filled with excitement and anticipation, Ukraine's children, millions of whom have been displaced, return to learn with dread.

“...while governments negotiate macro-defenses, there are immediate, daily psychological survival, medical care, and education needs of these traumatized children that can – and must - be supported by civil society,” writes Irwin Redlener in this op-ed.

Russia's war of conquest and its war on civilians

The hotel where we like to stay in Lviv, one of Europe's most picturesque cities, sits on a small square, a block from City Hall. Cafes and cobblestones, church towers and small shops enchant visitors...

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We are back in Ukraine. Good to see our partners helping us support kids impacted by this long, brutal war. Last night Russia launched one of the largest attacks on Kyiv killing at least 18, injuring dozens.

This year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk felt different. The conversation has evolved beyond rebuilding what has been destroyed. There was a growing recognition that Ukraine is not simply a recipient of international support. www.urc-international.com

"The recovery of Ukraine after the war will, in large part, depend on what happens to Ukraine's children who have suffered greatly," writes Irwin Redlener, Senior advisor to the Institute for Global Politics at Columbia University, in his op-ed.

Children are the bellwethers of Ukraine's post-war recovery

Later this week, the Ukraine Recovery Conference, convening in Gdansk, Poland, is expected to host more than 5,000 attendees, including European heads of state, Ukrainian government leaders, ministeri...

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Coming up at 5:40 PM ET on @msnownews.bsky.social, I'll be joining @nicollewallace.bsky.social live from Rochester, NY, with one of Ukraine's young student representatives who made the trip to Genius Olympiad, a global high school competition featuring teams from over 70 countries.

A powerful reminder of Ukrainian resilience, talent, and hope for the future. www.ms.now

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When Regional Director Yuliia Kardash planned a visit to UCAP funded programs serving children in Odesa and the surrounding region, a large-scale missile and drone attack made travel unsafe and forced her to postpone the trip.

"Critics invoke 'America First' as an argument for abandoning Ukraine. But helping Ukraine is America First.” My latest in @thehill.com — Why US support for Ukraine must continue: thehill.com/opinion/inte...

Why US support for Ukraine must continue

Four principles are at stake — and together they make a compelling case for sustained U.S. support.

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I had an opportunity to speak with a group of Congressional members and staff earlier this week about the steep increase in war crimes being committed every day by relentless air attacks from Russian drones. These horrendous weapons are almost impossible to disarm.

Karen and I, in our latest op-ed in @kyivindependent.com:

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"No matter what President Donald Trump does, no matter how often his perspectives on the war seem to line up with Russian President Vladimir Putin's, the people of America remain strongly supportive of Ukraine," writes Irwin Redlener in this op-ed.

"Peace built on concession to conquest is rarely durable. Peace built on deterrence and principle stands a far better chance of lasting." A ‘land for security’ peace deal would be a disaster for Ukraine and Europe. My latest in @thehill.com. thehill.com/opinion/inte...

Tune in today at 5:30 PM ET to MS NOW’s Deadline: White House. I’ll be live with @nicollewallace.bsky.social for special coverage marking four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We’ll discuss the war’s impact on children and how UCAP is making a difference. ucap.help @ms.now

The systematic Russification of schools in occupied territories aims to wipe out the Ukrainian national identity. My latest on @ms.now: How the Trump–Putin Peace Plan Puts More Than 1 Million Ukrainian Children at Risk www.ms.now/opinion/ukra...

Opinion | How the Trump-Putin peace plan puts more than a million Ukrainian children at risk

Irwin Redlener: Not enough attention is being paid to the horrors that Ukraine’s children have endured — and what more they might be forced to sacrifice if Russia keeps occupied territories.

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In UCAP’s October update, we report from Lviv, where we arrived two days after a massive Russian attack on civilian targets, the largest strike in the region since the full-scale invasion began. Read more here: bit.ly/4oE8886 @ukrainecap.bsky.social www.ucap.help

Coming up on MSNBC at 1:45 PM ET, I’ll be joining Chris Jansing to discuss our recent trip to Ukraine and UCAP’s ongoing work in the region to help displaced children. @ukrainecap.bsky.social www.msnbc.com/chris-jansin... @msnbc.com

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Watch Chris Jansing Reports with Chris Jansing online. MSNBC's Chris Jansing hosts and reports on breaking news and the latest stories weekday afternoons at 1 p.m..

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In recent months, child casualties have risen, schools and hospitals have come under attack, and trauma remains widespread across Ukraine.

UCAP is on the ground, funding recovery programs for children, resources to equip educators, and support for frontline families to help children stay resilient and hopeful. More in UCAP's latest update: bit.ly/4mdz2Sz

"Ukraine can rebuild its cities, its infrastructure, and its economy. What it cannot do is reclaim the lives lost or undo the profound scars left on its youngest generation.” President Putin must return Ukraine’s children. My latest in @newsweek.com www.newsweek.com/president-pu...

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Ukraine can rebuild its cities, its infrastructure, and its economy. What it cannot do is reclaim the lives lost or undo the profound scars left on its youngest generation.

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In UCAP’s July 2025 Briefing, we report from the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, where global leaders gathered to reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty as Russia intensifies attacks on civilian targets. Read more: bit.ly/4lZkA16 @ukrainecap.bsky.social www.ucap.help

The war continues to disrupt the mental health and education of Ukraine’s children. One in five has lost a loved one, and nearly 40% still learn remotely. UCAP is addressing these urgent needs through partnerships across the country. Learn more about the impact we’re making together: bit.ly/4jEZ3cq

From life-saving training to educational support, UCAP is helping Ukraine’s youth face today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow during wartime. Read more in our April report here: bit.ly/42K7z4G @ukrainecap.bsky.social www.ucap.help

Dozens of Ukrainian kids have been killed, injured or traumatized by Russian attacks in past few days. And Trump has stopped humanitarian aid. We have met the children who remain determined to regain the normalcy that every kid on earth deserves. It’s up to us now. Please help. Support UCAP.help

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Help children in Ukraine during this devastating time with Ukraine Children's Action Project's Ukraine children relief fund. Visit our site to learn more.

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As attacks continue to put children and families at risk, UCAP-funded computer and medical equipment is now in place at all five hospitals in the Dnipro Children’s Telehealth Network, expanding access to much-needed pediatric care across the region. Read more in UCAP's latest report: bit.ly/4j7z9yA

Dr. Irwin Redlener, UCAP co-founder, tells @usatoday.com the number of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia is likely far higher than reported. Continued U.S. support for tracking and reuniting these kids must be a priority. bit.ly/4j9b89B

US to restore funding short-term to track abducted Ukrainian children

The State Department said it would restore funding to an initiative tracking Ukrainian children abducted to Russia.

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Earlier this week, I spoke with @ittnerphilip.bsky.social on his podcast "On the Edge" about how caring for Ukraine's children safeguards their country's future. Watch here: bit.ly/42dVxjs

Dr. Irwin Redlener & Caring for Ukraine's Future with the Children of Today (On the Edge Episode 39)

SEE BELOW FOR A LINK FOR FUNDRAISING TO HELP UKRAINIANS DEFEND THEIR LAND Our guest this week is Dr. Irwin Redlener. Who, along with his wife Karen started the Ukraine Children's Action Project or UCAP: https://ucap.help The aim is to help the most vulnerable in Ukraine. But the most precious resource the nation has...it's future. How can we support these kids who are so at risk. They will be desperately needed when the time comes to build a new and prosperous Ukraine. And all this comes as the Trump administration is cruelly turning its back on those innocents who have done nothing to deserve this treatment. We discuss it all and so much more. EASTER CAMPAIGN TO PROVIDE VEHICLES FOR ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE: https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/easter-pysanky-on-the-edge

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#Ukraine A new report reveals the staggering levels of trauma among Ukraine’s children after 3+ years of war. 1 in 3 screened kids show PTSD symptoms—yet UCAP-funded Recovery Camps are making a real impact. Read more: bit.ly/3DxDlYS www.UCAP.help