A Child's Smile Program

Help Children Feel Safe, Create, and Smile Again

Children in Ukraine have spent years living through air raids, displacement, and uncertainty. Hope For Ukraine provides safe spaces, emotional healing, education, and moments of childhood again.

44% of Ukrainian children show signs of trauma-related symptoms.

The Impact Goes Beyond What We Can See

Years of war have changed childhood.

Many children struggle with sleep, anxiety, concentration, and a constant sense of danger after years of air raids and displacement.

Creative safe spaces give children room to express feelings that may be too difficult to put into words and begin moving toward safety and belonging.

A Child's Smile Impact

Restoring pieces of childhood through creativity and care.

600+

Children Reached Weekly

Children participate in after-school programs that provide creative healing, connection, and support.

$25

One Month of Creative Support

A $25 gift provides one child with a full month of after-school art programming and supplies.

$50

One Full Group Session

A $50 gift helps fund a complete creative session for a group of 10 children.

Ukrainian Children Find Joy at Camp

Turning fear into moments of hope.

Camps, visits, community events, and after-school activities give children time to play, connect, and feel secure again.

For a child living through war, laughter and friendship can provide a needed sense of normal life.

Help Create More Joy

Where Your Donation Goes

Support that protects childhood during war.

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Creative Safe Spaces

After-school programs where children can create, connect, and feel safe again.

02

Art and School Supplies

Materials that help children express themselves and continue learning.

03

Warmth and Essentials

Blankets, winter clothing, gifts, and practical care for children and families.

04

Camps and Events

Safe experiences that restore play, laughter, friendship, and normal childhood moments.

Children learning and creating together

Connected Program

Helping children continue learning beyond the war.

War has disrupted schooling for millions of Ukrainian children. Nearly one million rely entirely on online education, often without stable access to learning tools and support.

Hope For Ukraine's Educational Project supports students through learning environments, educational supplies, scholarships, and programs that encourage curiosity and confidence.

  • Safe and supportive learning environments
  • School, study, and creative supplies
  • Educational initiatives and scholarships
  • Continued learning when classrooms are disrupted
Learn About the Educational Project

Wrapped in Warmth

Practical care can help a child feel remembered.

In frontline and red-zone communities, freezing temperatures and power outages add another layer of hardship for children.

Warm blankets, winter clothing, boots, holiday gifts, and small celebrations help protect children while reminding families they are not alone.

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Young girl holding a warm blanket during winter
Artwork created by Ukrainian children

Created in Safe Spaces

Wear artwork created by Ukrainian children.

Children in Hope For Ukraine's after-school program created artwork that now appears on shirts and other merchandise.

Every purchase helps support safe spaces where children can heal, create, learn, and feel like kids again.

Support Their Art

Art From the Heart

Help children heal and build resilience.

Your donation provides safe creative spaces, art supplies, caring instructors, and opportunities for children to experience joy and belonging.

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$10 Monthly

Provide steady support

Help sustain children's programming and weekly creative healing throughout the year.

$25

Adopt an artist's journey

Provide one child with a full month of after-school art programming and supplies.

$50

Support a full group session

Help fund a complete creative session and safe space for a group of 10 children.

Any Amount

Restore a piece of childhood

Every gift helps children find a reason to smile, create, and dream beyond the war.

A Child's Smile Program FAQ

Questions about helping children in Ukraine

What is A Child's Smile Program?
The program provides safe spaces, creative activities, emotional support, educational resources, and moments of normal childhood for children affected by war.
How does the program help children affected by war?
The program gives children places to create, play, learn, connect with others, and receive support away from the constant stress of war.
Why do children need emotional support?
Years of air raids, displacement, disrupted schooling, and uncertainty have caused many children to experience trauma-related symptoms.
What are safe spaces for children?
Safe spaces are supportive environments where children can participate in art, learning, play, and group activities while feeling secure.
What does the after-school program provide?
Programs provide creative supplies, guided activities, educational support, opportunities for friendship, and a dependable place to express themselves.
How does art help children?
Art gives children a way to express difficult feelings, build confidence, practice healthy coping skills, and experience joy.
What types of support do children receive?
Support may include after-school activities, art and school supplies, camps, community events, warm clothing, blankets, gifts, and educational assistance.
Where are these programs located?
Hope For Ukraine supports children in communities across Ukraine, including areas affected by displacement, disrupted schooling, and ongoing attacks.
How many children does the program help?
Creative and after-school programs currently reach more than 600 children each week.
What does a $25 donation provide?
A $25 gift provides one child with a full month of after-school art programming, including creative supplies and guided support.
How can I help children in Ukraine?
You can donate to A Child's Smile Program, learn about the Educational Project, or purchase merchandise featuring artwork created by Ukrainian children.

Support A Child's Smile Program

Help a child experience safety, joy, and childhood again.

Your gift helps children in Ukraine heal, create, continue learning, and find reasons to smile despite the war.

Help a Child Smile