--- title: The Story Behind TIME's 'Resilience of Ukraine' Cover description: The mother of the child who appears on TIME's cover shares their story of fleeing from Ukraine to Poland for safety amid Russia's invasion. canonical: https://time.com/6158007/ukraine-resilience-time-cover/ author: Tara Law article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2022-03-17T11:00:42.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:54:25.773Z article:section: World og:title: The Story Behind TIME's 'Resilience of Ukraine' Cover og:description: The mother of the child who appears on TIME's cover shares their story of fleeing Ukraine og:url: https://time.com/6158007/ukraine-resilience-time-cover/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltdd3713a52ea507ae/698a30054ee2626d98319ff0/jr-artwork-ukraine.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: jr-artwork-ukraine og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: The Story Behind TIME's 'Resilience of Ukraine' Cover twitter:description: The mother of the child who appears on TIME's cover shares their story of fleeing Ukraine twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltdd3713a52ea507ae/698a30054ee2626d98319ff0/jr-artwork-ukraine.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # The Story Behind TIME's 'Resilience of Ukraine' Cover > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. 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Among those thousands is 5-year-old Valeriia from Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown in central Ukraine. Her image—a smiling child, literally supported by her fellow Ukrainians—appears on one of this issue’s covers._ _If you met Valeriia, you might think she’s shy, her mother Taisiia told TIME, but don’t be fooled; at home, she commands attention. She loves the same things as many little girls—her stuffed bunny; her Elsa doll from_ Cold Heart _(which English speakers know as_ Frozen_); and her pink backpack, which she had to leave behind as she fled her country. Valeriia also has big dreams: in particular, starting her first year of school on Sept. 1._ _Now, it’s hard to say when and where Valeriia will be able to do so. On March 9, mother and daughter fled to Poland; for safety, they asked that TIME use only their first names. In an interview, Taisiia explained her decision to leave home to keep her child safe. “I love everything about her,” she said. “She is my sunshine, my joy.”_  Art by JR We didn’t realize there would be a war. We woke up early in the morning of Feb. 24 to learn the occupying army had started bombing our military bases. I thought about my daughter, Valeriia; for her safety, I knew we had to go. We left Ukraine before we were bombarded, so we had a chance. We can say God blessed us. But even though Valeriia is with me now, my husband and son stayed in Ukraine; we talk every day. It was very hard to leave Ukraine, very hard. But everyone wants to take care of their children, so a lot of people were trying to get out. The [lines for buses and trains](https://time.com/6157438/russians-trains-europe-ukraine/) stretched 3 km \[1.9 miles\]. The people, most of them women and children, were packed together in almost no space. We had to stand for 18 hours on the train to Lviv. It’s a terrible thing to see. Before, when you came to our cities, everything was beautiful, quiet, and calm. And now there is chaos, fear, danger. \[pullquote\]Every mother is afraid for her child. — _Taisiia_\[/pullquote\] The \[Russians\] still haven’t come to our city. Our people from Kryvyi Rih have fought them off. But they are closer and closer. I follow the news, and I can see them approaching. In the media, [Russia says they aren’t at war](https://time.com/6157401/russia-state-tv-war-protest/) in Ukraine. But the war is real. People are dying for real. I have so many friends in Kharkiv who are in the shelters. They couldn’t even get out with their children. And here I am, with my sister, my nephew, and my mother in Poland, in a hotel near Warsaw. They take care of us: they give us food; we have a place to sleep. When we crossed the border, [volunteers helped people](https://time.com/6155670/foreign-fighters-ukraine-europe/) with small children. It was well organized. They had hot food and drinks, and they tried to cheer the children with candy. Even in this difficult situation, it was a warm reception. I cannot find the words to express how grateful I am to everyone who has helped; I’m shocked in a good way. **Read More:** [_The Mothers Returning to Ukraine to Rescue Their Children_](https://time.com/6157816/ukraine-mothers-children-war/) The most important thing is the kids are secure. Emotionally, we are a little better now. Some stress has gone—almost—but there is always more, because we left our family. My daughter is calmer; before, she was anxious, a scared child. I believe this horror will all be over very soon. All Ukrainians—women and children—will come back home, and everything will be fine. For now, we will try to be useful for Poland, for the Polish people; we don’t want to abuse their hospitality. And maybe, as we were helped, we can help other Ukrainians too. _—As told to Tara Law, with translation by Artem Iurchenko_ To learn more about how you can help the people of Ukraine, visit [time.com/help-ukraine](https://time.com/6151353/how-to-help-ukraine-people/). ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/6158007/ukraine-resilience-time-cover/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/6158007/ukraine-resilience-time-cover/"},"headline":"The Story Behind TIME's 'Resilience of Ukraine' Cover","datePublished":"2022-03-17T11:00:42.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T04:54:25.773Z","description":"The mother of the child who appears on TIME's cover shares their story of fleeing from Ukraine to Poland for safety amid Russia's invasion.","url":"https://time.com/6158007/ukraine-resilience-time-cover/","keywords":["Ukraine","Magazine"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltdd3713a52ea507ae/698a30054ee2626d98319ff0/jr-artwork-ukraine.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Tara Law","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/tara-law/"}],"articleSection":"World","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltdd3713a52ea507ae/698a30054ee2626d98319ff0/jr-artwork-ukraine.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"jr-artwork-ukraine","caption":"A drone was used to capture the cover image on March 14 in Lviv","creditText":"Artwork by JR; Photograph by Artem Iurchenko","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/world/","name":"World"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/ukraine/","name":"Ukraine"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/6158007/ukraine-resilience-time-cover/","name":"The Story Behind TIME's 'Resilience of Ukraine' Cover"}}]}] ```