With Ukrainian kids now trying to rebuild their lives in new homes, the story of their rucksacks has become the focus of a project aimed at tackling their trauma.
With Ukrainian kids now trying to rebuild their lives in new homes, the story of those rucksacks has become the focus of a project aimed at tackling their trauma.
Travelling back to the United Kingdom, Ms Shevchenko had the idea of using those rucksacks as the focus of a therapy programme.She also enlisted seasoned English children's author Di Redmond to write a story inspired by the notion that all the young refugees' memories were held in this one bag. Ms Redmond, who has published nearly 200 books, normally makes children laugh with her prolific output, which includes scripts for television series such as"Postman Pat".In"Rucksack", however, she tells the heartbreaking story of a little boy who is forced to leave Ukraine but loses his bag along the way.When he can't find the lost rucksack, he breaks down and his friend takes him to the nearest underground shelter in the Kyiv Metro.
Mr Dennis Ougrin, originally from Ukraine and now a consultant hospital psychiatrist in London, said the book chimed with important issues facing traumatised children. Ms Redmond was struck by the children's reaction. While the book made their parents weep, the kids would"really drink it in turn the pages, very, very slowly".
At one event, Ms Shevchenko said that as she read, she could see the English children turn to the Ukrainians and ask:"Is this something you've experienced?".
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tate brothers lose detention appeal in Romanian courtBUCHAREST: A Romanian court on Monday (Feb 27) upheld the detention of divisive internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, rejecting an appeal from their lawyers.
Read more »
Zelenskiy fires top Ukrainian military commander, no reason givenUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday (Feb 26) fired a senior military commander helping to lead the fight against Russian troops in the country's embattled east but gave no reason for the move. In a one-line decree, Zelenskiy announced the dismissal of Eduard Moskalyov as commander of the joint forces of Ukraine, which are engaged in battles in the Donbas...
Read more »
France spent €630 million euros hosting Ukrainian refugees in 2022PARIS: France spent more than €630 million last year hosting almost 115,000 refugees fleeing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the country's top audit body said Tuesday (Feb 28). The state auditor, the Cour des Comptes, said in a report that
Read more »
Arsenal need to be more unpredictable, says ArtetaLONDON : Arsenal have the squad depth that can help the team be more unpredictable, manager Mikel Arteta said, as the north London club look to open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table when they host Everton on Wednesday.Arsenal lead the league standings with 57 points after 24 mat
Read more »
Ukrainians with little to no military experience take up arms to defend their countryCNA spoke to volunteer soldiers in Kyiv and was also granted rare access to an army base in Northern England where new Ukrainian recruits are being trained.
Read more »
Newcastle still have ‘long way to go’, says HoweLONDON – Newcastle United’s near 70-year domestic trophy drought will go on a little longer after Sunday’s League Cup...
Read more »