The part of the world I have chosen to focus on is Ukraine. Parts
of Ukraine for the last two years have been at war. “Two years of violence has
left an indelible mark on thousands of children…more than 215,000 children are
internally displaced form the conflicted areas. At least 1 in 5 schools have
been destroyed”(UNICEF, n.d.).
Children face many challenges in war
torn counties. Toxic stress can have lasting negative effects on children’s
psychological health. Children will have a difficult time learning if they are
constantly worried about their and their family’s safety.
Children in war zones also exposed to more health issues. Not only
can war have negative effects on children psychologically but they are exposed
to different disease and disease outbreaks.
In Ukraine they had their first polo outbreak after successfully
eradicating the disease from the country many, many years before. Learning and
teaching are not a priority because there are other vital risks to worry about.
Like staying safe or having enough food and water to drink. In Ukraine the
water supply is at risk for about 2 million people on the front lines. War
causes many causalities. Not only in loss of life but also for children the
loss of innocence and their childhood.
My personal and professional insights gained from this research
into a different part of the world makes me feel thankful for where I live and
that I have a safe place to raise my children. I believe every child has the
right to a childhood and a quality education.
Brandie
References
UNICEF. (n.d.). Two years
on, Ukraine conflict affects over half a million children. Retrieved from
http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/media_90268.html
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