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FATHER'S HOUSE & SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN, KIEV

Current project

CRY has been working in partnership with Father’s House ("Otchiy Dim") Programmes since 2000. Working with children and young people living on the streets is often the first point of contact for Father’s House staff and the opportunity to share love and a hope for the future. 

Over the years, a range of resources have been developed to support children in the transition from “street life” to the secure and stable future which is every child’s right. 

 

 

A reception home into which all new children receive love and care is central to the ongoing work of Father’s House. Children will then move to family groups, where in the care of “parents”, they learn to live in families and develop the basics of living, education etc. Many children are subsequently returned, with support, to their families, fostered or adopted. About 20 of the 60+ children living at Father's House are currently sponsored by CRY.

Over the years, CRY in addition to regular financial support of the children, has raised capital sums for building developments and is currently part-funding a new independence hostel for older teenagers.

Part of Father’s House ongoing programme is a summer camp which enables children living on the streets to take time away and help them make the break from their old life. In the early days, this camp was held in Kiev, but recently has been held in the Crimea. Also, in 2005, a grant was obtained to enable the refurbishment of a building in Shtormove on the Black Sea coast. This was to enable the development of Father’s House ministry to homeless children in an area removed from the temptations of begging, abuse from paedophiles and drugs. Father's House also supports street work through the State Shelter in Kiev, to which CRY provides a regular financial commitment.

In addition, CRY has supported the Kiev Special Boarding School #5 for Blind children through specific fundraising.

HOUSE OF THE CHILD CHILDREN'S HOME, SEVASTOPOL, CRIMEA

Last supported in 2009

In 2009, CRY has received a grant which will enable renovations to be undertaken at this Home which is run by CRY’s partner charity, Solidarity.

The House of the Child is the only children’s home in Sevastopol and currently cares for up to 90 children aged 0-4 years. Over half of the children have disabilities including, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis and various heart problems.  A number of the children have mothers suffering with HIV/AIDS, and other serious infections.

This grant will provide a new kitchen which will enable improved nutritious diets to be prepared for the children. New equipment will improve the physical and social well-being of these children. These improved facilities will enhance their chances of being adopted or fostered.

 

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

CRY will continue to have an involvement with various elements of this project. 

 

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