Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted a worldwide outpouring of humanitarian, moral and creative support. Focussing here mainly on the creative responses from young and old, Ukrainians and others, we give you a glimpse of the demos, art and music. We bear witness to the courage of the Ukrainian people as well as the power and energy of people all over the world who hate war and destruction (pretty much everyone!).

Of course Ukraine is not unique in its suffering. Invasions happen around the world, as do internal country conflicts and violence on our streets and in our homes. Let’s think about Ukraine as the latest example of man’s (or to be more precise) ‘men’s’ inhumanity to other men, to women and to children. As we shed tears of grief and rage, we also marvel at the courage of the Ukrainian people and all those who are standing with them.  We mourn all who have been injured and who have perished.

‘War is a curse and an abomination and is never the answer to anything except the question: ‘How can we create hell on earth?’

Anna Lubelska (Founder of ‘The Peace Building’ charity)