When children face a traumatic experience—like abuse, neglect or other household dysfunction—the detrimental consequences can last long into adulthood. But healing from these Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is possible. 

Security, resilience, self-worth, confidence, interpersonal skills—it’s well-documented that feeling loved as a child is the foundation for emotional and mental well-being. But what if love shapes children at an even deeper level? 

Children suffer the most in crises, and more than seven million children in Ukraine have experienced violence, displacement and disrupted education over the past three years. These traumatic events will shape their lives for years to come.