Orlando Bloom has opened up on his experiences meeting children and families fleeing the war in Ukraine.
The UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador has visited nearby Moldova during a two-day trip which saw him stop at a UNICEF-supported ‘Blue Dot’ space, where women and children can get some rest and support as they cross the border looking for safetyOrlando said: ‘I met one mother as she arrived at the border crossing with her three young children. She told me they had fled Ukraine last night after their neighbour’s house was bombed and they were too scared to stay.
Together with governments and civil society organisations, UNICEF and UNHCR est up three ‘Blue Dots’ in Moldova along key refugee routes, and the one-stop hubs help traveling families with support, identifying unaccompanied and separated children and ensuring their protection from exploitation, and other essential services.
He said: ‘Many families and children I spoke with have not only left their homes but also their school, friends, family members and almost everything they own. As a father, I can’t imagine the upset and confusion they must feel.The actor was moved by the experience Meanwhile Maha Damaj, UNICEF representative in Moldova, highlighted the organisation’s vital work during a challenging time for Ukrainian children.
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