Care in Action

Youth activities: resilience and hope for the future

We helped 90 young people this summer to build their resilience and learn life and work skills, as part of the STEP Program. Then in two adventure camps, 50 of these teenagers went kayaking, had art therapy and even helped with environment action. The two adventure camps were made possible by BILD hilft e.V. ‘Ein Herz für Kinder’. The new confidence and ideas continued when the teenagers went on to organise events in their own communities!

February 03, 2021

Help for families in crisis

373 children received food parcels this winter, with loads of fresh fruit and 73 sets of groceries delivered. To give longer-term solutions we are transitioning some children into our sponsorship and other programmes, with 5 families selected to start as soon as possible. And Covid didn’t stop us from spreading Christmas cheer through our volunteers’ Shrek-themed video.

December 14, 2020

From care to independence

Nastia has started a small sewing business with our help, so she can support her two small children with an added income. Our STEP team helps young people prepare for independent life, giving them the skills and opportunities they need, and Nastia is one of young people we work with.

December 12, 2020

New mentors ready to help children

We are happy to announce that 18 people completed our mentor training! Two training courses were delivered, enabling mentors to be a strong support for orphans or children who don’t have parental care. Our Guardian Angel programme provides mentors and tutors to help change a child's future.

December 11, 2020

Supporting strong, caring foster families

“Each piece of advice from you and every meeting gives me a ray of hope. I found a way to build a better relationship with my foster son. Thank you.” With our Support Groups, training and individual help, we are happy to see more children growing up in strong families with healthy relationships.

November 23, 2020

TOGETHER for children from families in crisis

Our TOGETHER activities bring children a happy change from the pandemic routines and valuable medical literacy classes. Our volunteer Team Leaders organised 10 programmes in which 130 children participated, in the Lviv, Bug and Kamianka-Busk districts.

September 18, 2020

STEP - empowering young people

We are doing more digitally to empower young people as they prepare for independence. Teenagers have joined our weekly online meetings during times of isolation. For those who lost jobs, food support was a lifeline. And we are developing an app to reach many more care leavers with advice and support.

September 18, 2020

Tutoring and school supplies for children

It’s back to school and our individual support for education is springing into action. Over 60 Children from poor families are getting the school bags and stationery they need. Our mentors and tutors are giving lessons to help children reach their potential. And training will give more volunteers the skills to support vulnerable children.

August 05, 2020

How sponsors help children in Ukraine

Every child who needs a sponsor has their own story: some live in poverty while others have lost their parents. When that child finally enters university, or finds a job and supports themselves, we are tremendously proud of their success! Here are some stories of children sponsored in Ukraine.

August 05, 2020

New opportunities to help children

Distributing food through the crisis has connected us with some of the poorest families in the Lviv Region. We can help by providing food, activities for the children and support for education. By getting to know children and their parents we can link them with our programmes for better opportunities.

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