'These kids have experienced the unthinkable.' Los Angeles camp hosts 29 Ukrainian refugee children, helps address trauma of war
"These kids have been through trauma." Camp Gesher, the only camp in North America for Russian speaking Jews, is welcoming 29 young Ukrainian refugees. These kids, who have been through so much, will be able to just have fun and play games and enjoy a brief respite.Yakiv Berin and his family escaped their home in Ukraine following the Russian invasion.
"I want to make everything to make her happy because she's having not good times right now. She's really worrying about the situation. These 12 days will hopefully help her to get a bit in a different situation. Definitely it will make her mental health better," said Berin. The camp, operated by the Shalom Institute, will host the Ukrainian refugees for free, thanks to donations from the United Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and the Genesis Philanthropy Group. For 12 days, these kids who have been through so much, will be able to just have fun.
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