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As Ukrainian mothers bring their little ones, a vivid scene emerges within the walls of World Vision’s child friendly space aptly called Happy Bubble in Constanta, a city in southeast Romania.
Seven-year-old Vika sits intently at a small green wooden table, her tiny hands holding a pencil, while World Vision’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer, Nadiia Vesnina, guides her to finish her task.
“I don’t have anyone to play with at home. All my friends are either in Ukraine or have fled to other countries,” says Vika, who came from southern Ukraine. “When I started coming to the Happy Bubble, I made so many new friends. I don’t feel alone anymore,” she adds.
In this project, a variety of occupational therapy strategies have been utilised to improve children’s emotional wellbeing. “We conduct ‘Say and Play’ sessions where parents and their children express their feelings and experiences through games,” shares Nadiia. She says the activities have improved the bond between children and parents, nonverbal communication skills and emotional awareness. In addition, Ukrainian toddlers and youngsters participate in “Social Skills” classes to learn how to cope with stressful situations and come up with solutions.
Nadiia was the head of an inclusive centre in Ukraine. Having fled to a small village in Bulgaria in March 2022 because of the war, she eventually became a World Vision Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer.
“When you are contributing to the lives of these children who witnessed bombings and violence, your life becomes so much more complex,” says Nadiia. She concludes, “I have a deep meaning to everything I do. This makes all the difference in the world to my wellbeing as well.”
To date, World Vision Ukraine Crisis Response has reached more than 300,000 people in Romania, including Ukrainian refugees and hosting communities, through psychosocial support, basic needs, health, cash and vouchers, and educational programmes.
A Happy Learning Space for Children
By Laurentia JoraAs Ukrainian mothers bring their little ones, a vivid scene emerges within the walls of World Vision’s child friendly space aptly called Happy Bubble in Constanta, a city in southeast Romania.
Seven-year-old Vika sits intently at a small green wooden table, her tiny hands holding a pencil, while World Vision’s Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer, Nadiia Vesnina, guides her to finish her task.
“I don’t have anyone to play with at home. All my friends are either in Ukraine or have fled to other countries,” says Vika, who came from southern Ukraine. “When I started coming to the Happy Bubble, I made so many new friends. I don’t feel alone anymore,” she adds.
In this project, a variety of occupational therapy strategies have been utilised to improve children’s emotional wellbeing. “We conduct ‘Say and Play’ sessions where parents and their children express their feelings and experiences through games,” shares Nadiia. She says the activities have improved the bond between children and parents, nonverbal communication skills and emotional awareness. In addition, Ukrainian toddlers and youngsters participate in “Social Skills” classes to learn how to cope with stressful situations and come up with solutions.
Nadiia was the head of an inclusive centre in Ukraine. Having fled to a small village in Bulgaria in March 2022 because of the war, she eventually became a World Vision Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer.
“When you are contributing to the lives of these children who witnessed bombings and violence, your life becomes so much more complex,” says Nadiia. She concludes, “I have a deep meaning to everything I do. This makes all the difference in the world to my wellbeing as well.”
To date, World Vision Ukraine Crisis Response has reached more than 300,000 people in Romania, including Ukrainian refugees and hosting communities, through psychosocial support, basic needs, health, cash and vouchers, and educational programmes.
