Students in Toronto Raise their Voices for Ukrainian Children
With just days left in our Every Child Deserves a Future campaign, we turn to voices that cut straight to the heart of why every donation counts. The students at Josyf Cardinal Slipyj Catholic School in Toronto don’t need complex explanations about why Ukraine’s stolen children matter. “If I were them, I would really want people to help me,” one student explains simply. “I just think kids should be reunited with their families and just be safe and Ukrainian.”
These young people understand what’s happening to children forced to hold weapons, told their families are dead, and punished for being Ukrainian. All JCS students, whether Ukrainian, Canadian, or from other backgrounds, recognize that what’s happening “just isn’t right.” What drives them is the belief that children deserve to be safe at home with their loved ones, free to enjoy their childhood —and they’re channeling that conviction into making posters, spreading awareness, and fundraising.
Watch these students explain their commitment in their own words. Their moral clarity cuts through complexity—no politics, just the understanding that every child deserves safety and the chance to remain who they are.
Donate today to support our Every Child Deserves a Future campaign before its June 23 deadline.
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Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF) – founded in 1995, CUF has a strong track record of providing humanitarian assistance to Ukraine in the areas of healthcare, education and civil society. CUF collaborates with aid providers in Ukraine, Canada, and beyond to maximize impact and cost-effectiveness of your support.