• Jessica Chastain, in jeans and a yellow hoodie, at an evening hosted by the Creative Coalition in Los Angeles on May 3, 2006. WireImage
    Jessica Chastain, in jeans and a yellow hoodie, at an evening hosted by the Creative Coalition in Los Angeles on May 3, 2006. WireImage
  • Michael Urie and Jessica Chastain, in a black cocktail dress, attend the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 28, 2007. WireImage
    Michael Urie and Jessica Chastain, in a black cocktail dress, attend the Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 28, 2007. WireImage
  • Jessica Chastain, wearing a black dress, arrives at the HFPA Salute To Young Hollywood Party held at Nobu on December 17, 2008 in Los Angeles. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, wearing a black dress, arrives at the HFPA Salute To Young Hollywood Party held at Nobu on December 17, 2008 in Los Angeles. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black floral dress, arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Somewhere' on December 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. FilmMagic
    Jessica Chastain, in a black floral dress, arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Somewhere' on December 7, 2010 in Hollywood, California. FilmMagic
  • Jessica Chastain, in a grey and black striped dress, attends the 'Coriolanus' photocall during the 61st Berlin International Film Festival on February 14, 2011. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a grey and black striped dress, attends the 'Coriolanus' photocall during the 61st Berlin International Film Festival on February 14, 2011. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a burgundy gown, attends the 'Coriolanus' premiere during the 61st Berlin International Film Festival at Berlinale Palace on February 14, 2011. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a burgundy gown, attends the 'Coriolanus' premiere during the 61st Berlin International Film Festival at Berlinale Palace on February 14, 2011. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a red Calvin Klein halter-necked dress, at the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2011. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a red Calvin Klein halter-necked dress, at the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 12, 2011. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a yellow Zac Posen gown, with Sean Penn and Brad Pitt, attends 'The Tree Of Life' premiere during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2011. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a yellow Zac Posen gown, with Sean Penn and Brad Pitt, attends 'The Tree Of Life' premiere during the 64th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2011. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black Gucci gown with gold detailling, attends the 2011 Gucci Award For Women In Cinema at Hotel Cipriani on September 2, 2011 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a black Gucci gown with gold detailling, attends the 2011 Gucci Award For Women In Cinema at Hotel Cipriani on September 2, 2011 in Venice, Italy. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a red dress, attends the 'Wild Salome' photocall during the 68th Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema on September 4, 2011. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a red dress, attends the 'Wild Salome' photocall during the 68th Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema on September 4, 2011. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a cream lace Elie Saab gown, attends the 'Wilde Salome' premiere during the Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema on September 4, 2011. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a cream lace Elie Saab gown, attends the 'Wilde Salome' premiere during the Venice Film Festival at Palazzo del Cinema on September 4, 2011. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a gold strapless dress, at the UK premiere of 'The Debt' at The Curzon Mayfair on September 21, 2011 in London. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a gold strapless dress, at the UK premiere of 'The Debt' at The Curzon Mayfair on September 21, 2011 in London. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a green Issa dress, attends the 'When The Night' premiere at the Marrakech International Film Festival 2011 on December 6, 2011. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a green Issa dress, attends the 'When The Night' premiere at the Marrakech International Film Festival 2011 on December 6, 2011. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a baby pink Louis Vuitton dress, attends the 'Another Happy Day' premiere during Marrakech International Film Festival 2011 on December 7, 2011. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a baby pink Louis Vuitton dress, attends the 'Another Happy Day' premiere during Marrakech International Film Festival 2011 on December 7, 2011. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black long-sleeved dress with an orange collar, attends the Giorgio Armani Prive haute-couture spring/summer 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2012. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a black long-sleeved dress with an orange collar, attends the Giorgio Armani Prive haute-couture spring/summer 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week on January 24, 2012. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a belted red dress, attends the Bafta Nominees Party at Asprey London on February 11, 2012. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a belted red dress, attends the Bafta Nominees Party at Asprey London on February 11, 2012. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a silver Oscar de la Renta gown, attends the Bafta after party in London on February 12, 2012. EPA
    Jessica Chastain, in a silver Oscar de la Renta gown, attends the Bafta after party in London on February 12, 2012. EPA
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black lace peplum Alexander McQueen dress, arrives at the Elle Style Awards 2012 at The Savoy Hotel, London on February 13, 2012. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a black lace peplum Alexander McQueen dress, arrives at the Elle Style Awards 2012 at The Savoy Hotel, London on February 13, 2012. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in an embellished black and gold Alexander McQueen gown, arrives for the 84th annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012. EPA
    Jessica Chastain, in an embellished black and gold Alexander McQueen gown, arrives for the 84th annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012. EPA
  • Jessica Chastain, in a white strapless Armani Prive gown, at the Haiti: Carnival in Cannes benefit in France on May 18, 2012. EPA
    Jessica Chastain, in a white strapless Armani Prive gown, at the Haiti: Carnival in Cannes benefit in France on May 18, 2012. EPA
  • Jessica Chastain, in a gold Gucci gown, attends the 'Lawless' premiere during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2012. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a gold Gucci gown, attends the 'Lawless' premiere during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2012. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a monochrome polka dot dress and blazer, arrives at the Saint Laurent spring/summer 2013 show during Paris Fashion Week on October 1, 2012. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a monochrome polka dot dress and blazer, arrives at the Saint Laurent spring/summer 2013 show during Paris Fashion Week on October 1, 2012. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a blue one-shouldered Roland Mouret gown, attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at The Royal Opera House on February 10, 2013 in London. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a blue one-shouldered Roland Mouret gown, attends the EE British Academy Film Awards at The Royal Opera House on February 10, 2013 in London. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a rose gold strapless Armani Prive gown, arrives on the red carpet for the 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on February 24, 2013. EPA
    Jessica Chastain, in a rose gold strapless Armani Prive gown, arrives on the red carpet for the 85th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California on February 24, 2013. EPA
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black jumpsuit, attends the Viktor&Rolf autumn/winter 2013 show on March 2, 2013 in Paris. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a black jumpsuit, attends the Viktor&Rolf autumn/winter 2013 show on March 2, 2013 in Paris. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a red dress, attends the Saint Laurent autumn/winter 2013 show on March 4, 2013 in Paris. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a red dress, attends the Saint Laurent autumn/winter 2013 show on March 4, 2013 in Paris. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black and white design by Chanel, attends the fashion houses's autumn/winter 2013 show on March 5, 2013 in Paris. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a black and white design by Chanel, attends the fashion houses's autumn/winter 2013 show on March 5, 2013 in Paris. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a white Versace Collection gown, attends the 'Cleopatra' premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2013. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a white Versace Collection gown, attends the 'Cleopatra' premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2013. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a purple jewelled Givenchy gown, attends the 'All is Lost' premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2013. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a purple jewelled Givenchy gown, attends the 'All is Lost' premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2013. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black and white checked dress, attends a Fondazione Nicola Trussardi cocktail party on May 30, 2013 in Venice. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a black and white checked dress, attends a Fondazione Nicola Trussardi cocktail party on May 30, 2013 in Venice. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black Gucci dress with lace pannelling, arrives at the Chime For Change: The Sound of Change Live concert at Twickenham Stadium, London on June 1, 2013. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a black Gucci dress with lace pannelling, arrives at the Chime For Change: The Sound of Change Live concert at Twickenham Stadium, London on June 1, 2013. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a yellow and green Dolce & Gabbana dress with a lemon print, attends a 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby' reception during the 67th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2014. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a yellow and green Dolce & Gabbana dress with a lemon print, attends a 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby' reception during the 67th Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2014. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a blue one-shouldered Atelier Versace gown, attends the 'The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby' premiere at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2014. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a blue one-shouldered Atelier Versace gown, attends the 'The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby' premiere at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2014. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a lilac one-shouldered Elie Saab gown, attends the 'Foxcatcher' premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2014. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a lilac one-shouldered Elie Saab gown, attends the 'Foxcatcher' premiere during the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 19, 2014. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black strapless Givenchy gown, attends amfAR's 21st Cinema Against Aids Gala on May 22, 2014 in Cap d'Antibes, France. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a black strapless Givenchy gown, attends amfAR's 21st Cinema Against Aids Gala on May 22, 2014 in Cap d'Antibes, France. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a pink floral strapless Oscar de la Renta dress, arrives at the opening ceremony of 40th Deauville American Film Festival on September 5, 2014 in France. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a pink floral strapless Oscar de la Renta dress, arrives at the opening ceremony of 40th Deauville American Film Festival on September 5, 2014 in France. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a light yellow Erdem gown with a plunging neckline, attends a screening of 'Wilde Salome' at BFI Southbank on September 21, 2014 in London. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a light yellow Erdem gown with a plunging neckline, attends a screening of 'Wilde Salome' at BFI Southbank on September 21, 2014 in London. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a crimson lace dress, attends a photocall for 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby' crew during the 62nd San Sebastian International Film Festival on September 23, 2014 in Spain. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a crimson lace dress, attends a photocall for 'The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby' crew during the 62nd San Sebastian International Film Festival on September 23, 2014 in Spain. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a peach Saint Laurent gown with metallic detailing, attends the 'Interstellar' premiere on October 29, 2014 in London. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a peach Saint Laurent gown with metallic detailing, attends the 'Interstellar' premiere on October 29, 2014 in London. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a blue satin Prada gown, attends the 2016 Met Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. WireImage
    Jessica Chastain, in a blue satin Prada gown, attends the 2016 Met Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York City. WireImage
  • Salma Hayek and Jessica Chastain, in a green Christian Dior shirt dress, attend the Women in Motion Awards Dinner at the 70th Cannes Film Festival at Place de la Castre on May 21, 2017. Getty Images
    Salma Hayek and Jessica Chastain, in a green Christian Dior shirt dress, attend the Women in Motion Awards Dinner at the 70th Cannes Film Festival at Place de la Castre on May 21, 2017. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a red and white Zuhair Murad dress, attends the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony at Palais des Festivals on May 28, 2017. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a red and white Zuhair Murad dress, attends the 70th annual Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony at Palais des Festivals on May 28, 2017. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a red Alexander McQueen gown, arrives for the 9th Annual Governor's Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood on November 11, 2017. EPA
    Jessica Chastain, in a red Alexander McQueen gown, arrives for the 9th Annual Governor's Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Hollywood on November 11, 2017. EPA
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black one-shouldered Armani Prive gown, at the Golden Globes in Hollywood on January 8, 2018. EPA
    Jessica Chastain, in a black one-shouldered Armani Prive gown, at the Golden Globes in Hollywood on January 8, 2018. EPA
  • Jessica Chastain, in a floaty yellow Ralph Lauren sheer-strapped dress, attends the Ralph Lauren show during New York Fashion Week on September 7, 2018. AFP
    Jessica Chastain, in a floaty yellow Ralph Lauren sheer-strapped dress, attends the Ralph Lauren show during New York Fashion Week on September 7, 2018. AFP
  • Jessica Chastain, in a green off-shoulder Zuhair Murad gown, arrives at the 'It Chapter Two' premiere on August 26, 2019 in Westwood, California. AFP
    Jessica Chastain, in a green off-shoulder Zuhair Murad gown, arrives at the 'It Chapter Two' premiere on August 26, 2019 in Westwood, California. AFP
  • Jessica Chastain, wearing a black laser-cut Elie Saab gown, attends the 'It Chapter Two' premiere in London on September 2, 2019. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, wearing a black laser-cut Elie Saab gown, attends the 'It Chapter Two' premiere in London on September 2, 2019. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a white Zuhair Murad dress with metallic detailing, attends the 69th San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain on September 23, 2021. AP
    Jessica Chastain, in a white Zuhair Murad dress with metallic detailing, attends the 69th San Sebastian Film Festival in Spain on September 23, 2021. AP
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black backless Miu Miu gown, attends the 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' premiere during 69th San Sebastian Film Festival on September 24, 2021. Getty Images
    Jessica Chastain, in a black backless Miu Miu gown, attends the 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' premiere during 69th San Sebastian Film Festival on September 24, 2021. Getty Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black halterneck Stella McCartney dress, attends a screening of 'Scenes from a Marriage' at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on October 10, 2021. AP Photo
    Jessica Chastain, in a black halterneck Stella McCartney dress, attends a screening of 'Scenes from a Marriage' at the Museum of Modern Art in New York on October 10, 2021. AP Photo
  • Jessica Chastain, in a silver silk jacquard Dior suit, attends the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on February 27, 2022. EPA
    Jessica Chastain, in a silver silk jacquard Dior suit, attends the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California on February 27, 2022. EPA
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black Gucci dress with a plunging neckline, arrives at the 94th Academy Awards nominees luncheon on March 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. AP
    Jessica Chastain, in a black Gucci dress with a plunging neckline, arrives at the 94th Academy Awards nominees luncheon on March 7, 2022, in Los Angeles. AP
  • Rita Moreno and Jessica Chastain, wearing a black column Miu Miu dress, appear backstage at the 33rd Annual Producers Guild Awards on March 19, 2022 in Los Angeles. AP Images
    Rita Moreno and Jessica Chastain, wearing a black column Miu Miu dress, appear backstage at the 33rd Annual Producers Guild Awards on March 19, 2022 in Los Angeles. AP Images
  • Jessica Chastain, in a black sequinned Ralph Lauren jumpsuit, attends the brand's autumn 2022 fashion show at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City on March 22, 2022. AFP
    Jessica Chastain, in a black sequinned Ralph Lauren jumpsuit, attends the brand's autumn 2022 fashion show at the Museum of Modern Art, New York City on March 22, 2022. AFP
  • Jessica Chastain, in lilac and gold Gucci, attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. AFP
    Jessica Chastain, in lilac and gold Gucci, attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. AFP

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Jessica Chastain tells of her 'devastating' visit to Ukraine

Holding back tears, the actress recounted the terror and heartbreak she witnessed this year

Holly Aguirre
Holly Aguirre

October 13, 2022

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Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain fought to hold back tears as she recounted her August trip to war-torn Ukraine on US late-night television.

The Eyes of Tammy Faye actress told Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday about her meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, her visit to a children’s hospital and a lunch that she will not soon forget.

After talking to Ukrainian colleagues to see how she could best help, Chastain was asked if she would consider going there — and she said yes.

To reach the capital Kyiv, she flew into Warsaw in Poland and then had to take a 12-hour train ride before reaching Mr Zelenskyy at a secure location.

She also visited a family and a children’s hospital, both of which she spoke about with Kimmel.

"They made a beautiful lunch for me and at one point I said, 'Is that a bullet hole in the mirror?' Chastain said.

"And then I looked at the ceiling and there were bullet holes, and then I looked in the chair I was sitting [and it] had bullet holes, and there were little kids … like a 6-year-old and a 4-year-old, and I just don't understand what is happening to the world."

  • US Actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie comforts a young victim of the Kramatorsk railway station missile strike in Lviv children's hospital, in Western Ukraine on April 30, 2022. EPA
    US Actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie comforts a young victim of the Kramatorsk railway station missile strike in Lviv children's hospital, in Western Ukraine on April 30, 2022. EPA
  • This handout picture taken on August 7, 2022 shows the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, posing with US actress Jessica Chastain before a meeting in Kyiv. AFP PHOTO / Ukrainian Presidential press-service
    This handout picture taken on August 7, 2022 shows the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, posing with US actress Jessica Chastain before a meeting in Kyiv. AFP PHOTO / Ukrainian Presidential press-service
  • Jolie interacts with a child at the main railway station during her visit to Lviv. Reuters
    Jolie interacts with a child at the main railway station during her visit to Lviv. Reuters
  • Zelenskyy, right, and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller shake hands during their meeting in Kyiv on June 20, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP
    Zelenskyy, right, and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Ben Stiller shake hands during their meeting in Kyiv on June 20, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP
  • Stiller walks past a damaged building as he visits the Lypki neighbourhood in Irpin, Ukraine. Reuters
    Stiller walks past a damaged building as he visits the Lypki neighbourhood in Irpin, Ukraine. Reuters
  • US President Joe Biden, right, stands with Spanish chef Jose Andres, founder of nonprofit organisation World Food Kitchen (WCK), after meeting refugees of Russia's war with Ukraine at PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, Poland on March 26, 2022. AFP
    US President Joe Biden, right, stands with Spanish chef Jose Andres, founder of nonprofit organisation World Food Kitchen (WCK), after meeting refugees of Russia's war with Ukraine at PGE Narodowy Stadium in Warsaw, Poland on March 26, 2022. AFP
  • Jose Andres is seen on a screen giving a pre-recorded acceptance speech for receiving The Sophia Award for Excellence 2022 from Ukraine, while he works there to feed those affected by the war on March 31, 2022. EPA
    Jose Andres is seen on a screen giving a pre-recorded acceptance speech for receiving The Sophia Award for Excellence 2022 from Ukraine, while he works there to feed those affected by the war on March 31, 2022. EPA
  • US actor and director Liev Schreiber prepares meals in the kitchen of the World Central Kitchen, for war refugees from Ukraine staying in Przemysl, Poland on April 15, 2022. EPA
    US actor and director Liev Schreiber prepares meals in the kitchen of the World Central Kitchen, for war refugees from Ukraine staying in Przemysl, Poland on April 15, 2022. EPA
  • Sean Penn attends a press briefing at the Presidential Office in Kyiv, Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Reuters
    Sean Penn attends a press briefing at the Presidential Office in Kyiv, Ukraine on February 24, 2022. Reuters
  • Zelenskyy, centre, talking with Sean Penn, right, next to President's office head Andriy Yermak during their meeting in Kyiv on June 28, 2022. AFP PHOTO / Ukraine's presidential press-service
    Zelenskyy, centre, talking with Sean Penn, right, next to President's office head Andriy Yermak during their meeting in Kyiv on June 28, 2022. AFP PHOTO / Ukraine's presidential press-service

Chastain said she felt a responsibility to use her celebrity to shine a spotlight on those who needed it.

“I understood how sad it would be … when I was meeting the kids at the hospital, I felt, just my heart was going out to them, because there was a girl with her mom and she needed new legs, right?

"So that was really devastating."

Chastain also visited Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital, Ukraine's national news agency reported.

The actress joined the growing list of A-listers who have visited Ukraine in a show of support for the country after Russia's invasion.

Mr Zelenskyy has met actors Sean Penn, Ben Stiller and Leiv Schreiber, and actress Angelina Jolie visited Lviv to meet people displaced by the war.

Dr Jill Biden, wife of US President Joe Biden, made a surprise visit to western Ukraine on Mother's Day in May this year.

  • Former Ukraine footballer Andriy Shevchenko and American actor Liev Schreiber stand surrounded by destroyed buildings in Borodianka, near Kyiv. AP
    Former Ukraine footballer Andriy Shevchenko and American actor Liev Schreiber stand surrounded by destroyed buildings in Borodianka, near Kyiv. AP
  • Andriy Shevchenko exchanges fist bumps with Liev Schreiber. AP
    Andriy Shevchenko exchanges fist bumps with Liev Schreiber. AP
  • The pair survey residential buildings which have been destroyed by Russia bombardment. AP
    The pair survey residential buildings which have been destroyed by Russia bombardment. AP
  • Schreiber and Shevchenko are both ambassadors of the UNITED24 fundraising platform. AFP
    Schreiber and Shevchenko are both ambassadors of the UNITED24 fundraising platform. AFP
  • Schreiber visits the town of Borodianka. Reuters
    Schreiber visits the town of Borodianka. Reuters
  • Schreiber has Ukrainian heritage. Reuters
    Schreiber has Ukrainian heritage. Reuters
  • Shevchenko and Schreiber are just a few of the celebrities to visit the war-torn country. Reuters
    Shevchenko and Schreiber are just a few of the celebrities to visit the war-torn country. Reuters
  • This is Schreiber's second visit to Ukraine. AFP
    This is Schreiber's second visit to Ukraine. AFP
  • Schreiber poses for a selfie with a fan. AFP
    Schreiber poses for a selfie with a fan. AFP
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At Eternity’s Gate

Director: Julian Schnabel

Starring: Willem Dafoe, Oscar Isaacs, Mads Mikkelsen

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AI traffic lights to ease congestion at seven points to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street

The seven points are:

Shakhbout bin Sultan Street

Dhafeer Street

Hadbat Al Ghubainah Street (outbound)

Salama bint Butti Street

Al Dhafra Street

Rabdan Street

Umm Yifina Street exit (inbound)

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Moral education needed in a 'rapidly changing world'

Moral education lessons for young people is needed in a rapidly changing world, the head of the programme said.

Alanood Al Kaabi, head of programmes at the Education Affairs Office of the Crown Price Court - Abu Dhabi, said: "The Crown Price Court is fully behind this initiative and have already seen the curriculum succeed in empowering young people and providing them with the necessary tools to succeed in building the future of the nation at all levels.

"Moral education touches on every aspect and subject that children engage in.

"It is not just limited to science or maths but it is involved in all subjects and it is helping children to adapt to integral moral practises.

"The moral education programme has been designed to develop children holistically in a world being rapidly transformed by technology and globalisation."

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Teaching your child to save

Pre-school (three - five years)

You can’t yet talk about investing or borrowing, but introduce a “classic” money bank and start putting gifts and allowances away. When the child wants a specific toy, have them save for it and help them track their progress.

Early childhood (six - eight years)

Replace the money bank with three jars labelled ‘saving’, ‘spending’ and ‘sharing’. Have the child divide their allowance into the three jars each week and explain their choices in splitting their pocket money. A guide could be 25 per cent saving, 50 per cent spending, 25 per cent for charity and gift-giving.

Middle childhood (nine - 11 years)

Open a bank savings account and help your child establish a budget and set a savings goal. Introduce the notion of ‘paying yourself first’ by putting away savings as soon as your allowance is paid.

Young teens (12 - 14 years)

Change your child’s allowance from weekly to monthly and help them pinpoint long-range goals such as a trip, so they can start longer-term saving and find new ways to increase their saving.

Teenage (15 - 18 years)

Discuss mutual expectations about university costs and identify what they can help fund and set goals. Don’t pay for everything, so they can experience the pride of contributing.

Young adulthood (19 - 22 years)

Discuss post-graduation plans and future life goals, quantify expenses such as first apartment, work wardrobe, holidays and help them continue to save towards these goals.

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If you go

The flights 

Emirates flies from Dubai to Funchal via Lisbon, with a connecting flight with Air Portugal. Economy class returns cost from Dh3,845 return including taxes.

The trip

The WalkMe app can be downloaded from the usual sources. If you don’t fancy doing the trip yourself, then Explore  offers an eight-day levada trails tour from Dh3,050, not including flights.

The hotel

There isn’t another hotel anywhere in Madeira that matches the history and luxury of the Belmond Reid's Palace in Funchal. Doubles from Dh1,400 per night including taxes.

 

 

Updated: October 13, 2022, 10:03 PM
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