Stories about youths affected by war
Below are stories about youth affected by war
Mahar, le lionceau ou l'enfance perdue des jeunes soldats de Daech
This graphic novel tells the story of Mahar, 10, who was kidnapped by ISIS in Iraqi Kurdistan and faced indoctrination, brutal training, and war. By 12, he was fighting in Syria and Iraq. This book shares his rare and powerful true story.
https://www.amazon.fr/lionceau-lenfance-perdue-jeunes-soldats/dp/2413044108
Another Casualty in Ukraine: Teenage Years - The New York Times
The New York times tells us about Teems in Ukraine in 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/world/europe/ukraine-teenagers-war.html
Tools to tell my story
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After war youth
Youths can write and share long-form articles or short reflections about their experiences, struggles, and hopes.
Wordpress
Youths can create their own blogs to share written stories, videos, and images, with control over the design and content.
Anchor by Spotify
Youths can create audio podcasts to share their stories, discuss issues in their region, or interview others.
Canva
Youths can use Canva to create visually appealing graphics, posters, or digital stories about their experiences.
Audacity
Youths can use Audacity to record and edit high-quality audio for podcasts or other storytelling formats.
StoryWeaver
Youths can create, translate, and share written stories in multiple languages, including local dialects.
Photopea
Youths can create and adjust photos, drawings, and all sorts of images that tell their story
Organizations that help youths affected by war
UNICEF
Offers resources on education, psychosocial support, and basic health services for children and young people in conflict zones.
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Helps with rebuilding livelihoods, providing job skills training, and trauma recovery services, especially for youth.
Save the Children
Offers schooling, life skills training, and emotional support for children and adolescents in post-conflict areas.
War Child
Provides access to education, vocational training, and psychosocial support for young people recovering from war.
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières)
Provides medical care, including mental health services for youth affected by conflict.
UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency)
Offers education programs, vocational training, and legal aid to young refugees and internally displaced persons.
World Food Programme (WFP)
Provides school feeding programs and food assistance, crucial for ensuring youths can focus on education and recovery.
Plan International
Works in post-war settings to ensure access to education, vocational skills training, and protection from exploitation.
Global Youth Connect
Runs programs to connect young people in post-conflict regions with international peers for leadership and social justice training.
Red Cross (International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC)
Offers youth mental health services, reunification of families, and education in post-conflict regions.
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