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Ukraine has the lowest birthrate of any country in Europe. The country’s population continues its 30-year decline, from 52 million people in 1991 to under 38 million today. The ongoing conflict for the past 2 ½ years has further exacerbated the problem. In 2023, there were 32% fewer babies born than in 2021 (187,287 down from 273,772). Kyiv was home to the most births in 2023, and Kherson had the fewest. The nearly 20,000 babies welcomed in Kyiv represented a 33% drop from 2021. The one encouraging bit of news is the increase in births among several front-line regions including Mykolaiv and Kharkiv.
Parenting a newborn is a challenge for most people, even under the best of circumstances, with lots of worrying, stress, and exhaustion. Welcoming a child during an ongoing crisis--living under martial law with constant fear of attacks--is hard to imagine.
For the past 2 ½ years we have worked hard to help parents, providing them essential items for babies and older children. In addition to food, clothes, household items and store vouchers, we offer support through community programs and social services. Our kindergartens, schools, and extracurricular activities give parents a much-needed break from the immense pressures and stress they endure, while helping kids grow and develop.
We are grateful to our generous donors who make our work possible, helping ensure the health and wellness of the next generation. The needs among the people of Ukraine are immense.
Together we save lives and restore hope.
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