Henry's class poses proudly.

 Ryan Gloyer Middle School

Kids Stand With Ukraine

From coin drives to bake sales, American kids have sprung into action.

In February, the Russian army attacked Ukraine, a country in Europe. Since then, the fighting has killed thousands of people. Millions of Ukrainians have been forced from their homes. 

Many governments, including the United States, are sending help to Ukraine. Kids are also taking action. 

Courtesy of family

Sage holds a plate of cookies.

Ways Kids Are Helping

One fourth-grade class in Missouri has collected more than $3,000 in spare change for a charity called Save the Children. The charity is giving food, water, and mental health support to kids affected by the fighting in Ukraine. 

Henry Goldschmidt, 10, says his class is raising that money so “the charity can buy more supplies to help.” 

Sage Egbert, 9, is also raising money. She’s sold hundreds of cookies decorated with the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The money will go to Ukrainians who have had to leave their homes. 

“Participating in something for a good cause has made me feel happy,” she says.

Across the U.S., kids like Henry and Sage are showing their support for Ukrainians. Some have put signs in their windows so people can see what they believe in.

Sage says that actions matter. “If someone takes action, more people take action,” she says. “Kids can have the power to change the world.”

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