Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine, has been in a state of stress for the last two years. UNICEF says Kharkiv, known as a cultural and education center in Ukraine and home to around 1.4 million people, now has only two schools open for students. “There is a massive toll being taken here on mental health.”Since the war began on February 24, 2022, the UNHCR has recorded almost 6.5 million refugees from Ukraine globally. - Sergey Bobok/AFP/Getty ImagesLonging for peaceOrganizations like UNICEF are providing psychologists and counseling, but Elder says that more help is needed. They are utterly, utterly determined to ensure their own peace and freedom.”How to helpSince the invasion, CNN audiences have donated over $8 million to help the people of Ukraine.

Source: CNN February 23, 2024 05:11 UTC