Children traumatized by war in Ukraine find mentors from unexpected places

A group from the U.S. recently traveled to Poland to help displaced Ukrainian children this summer, including Jews who were originally from Russia or other parts of the former Soviet Union.

After Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24 of this year, people across Poland sprang into action to welcome and help refugees from the neighboring country. "We have a sense of obligation to help people who are suffering right now." Some Ukrainian refugee mothers need to look for jobs — while others are severely depressed.  "You don’t need to be from Ukraine to help others," the rabbi said. "You just need to be human." "We also made [the journey] to bear witness to the suffering of the Ukrainian people." Maureen Mackey is managing editor of lifestyle for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent on Twitter at @maurmack.

As the Russia-Ukraine war receives less attention than previously, many people have been stepping up to help those less fortunate — and many did so at the outset and have continued to do so.