How can we help the children of Ukraine and others affected by military conflict?

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As a previous child of war myself I lived through many of the atrocities of the chapters of war in Beirut Lebanon between 1976 (the year I was born) and 1990's (when the larger chapter of the war ended), perhaps in some aspects I can still say to date. I was supported by nothing but my parents, despite the atrocities they went through. Currently managing a global programme on prevention in UNODC where the value of caregiving in prevention including in crisis situation gave me the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with Prof. Calam and Dr. El Khani. Prof Calam has been dedicating her research and time in University of Manchester in support of caregiving in humanitarian settings and Dr. El Khani who was working under the supervision of Prof Calam as a humanitarian psychologist dedicating a lot of heart and experienc to service this cause, being a of Syrian origins herself and witnessing what is happening in Syria. It was a honor and a pleasure to collaborate with both of them as co-author to shed the spotlight on this important, yet often neglected issue (supporting caregiving in crises situation). It was an opportunity to give back through our diverse channels, opportunities, experiences and expertise to the caregivers and children still facing such circumstances and giving them hope for a better future whilst supporting their main source of care with the skills needed to do so, against all odds. Paying it forward.

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