Caring for
Tomorrow
Building Futures for Ukrainian Children
What’s going on in Ukraine?
7.3 Million
Children affected by the invasion
4.3 Million
Children displaced by the invasion
CHILDCARE INSTITUTIONALIZATION CRISIS
Before the war, Ukraine already faced one of the highest rates of child institutionalization, affecting 1.5% of all children.
Immediate reform is needed to transition children to family and community-based care.
CRITICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT NEEDED
Many schools, essential for mental health support, have been destroyed, leaving children without critical assistance.
Rebuilding educational facilities and mental health support systems is crucial to prevent long-term educational challenges and psychological issues
IMMEDIATE CHILDCARE REFORM REQUIRED
Urgent efforts focus on developing family and community-based care services.
Strengthening the social service workforce and securing sustainable funding are critical.
Reducing reliance on institutional care will improve the well-being of vulnerable children.
What We’re Doing About It
HOMES FOR
FOSTER FAMILIES
We are building large family foster homes to transition orphans from institutional settings into nurturing family environments, each home accommodating 6-10 children.
By providing a stable and supportive family-like atmosphere, these foster families ensure better developmental outcomes for children, reducing reliance on institutional care.
ART THERAPY FOR
UKRAINIAN CHILDREN
We are training foster parents in art therapy techniques, allowing them to provide therapeutic support without needing specialized psychological training.
By partnering with Artolution, we are expanding the reach of art therapy in Ukraine and building national capacity for alternative therapeutic methods.
CHILDCARE REFORM
PILOT PROGRAM
We are collaborating with the Ukrainian government to implement childcare deinstitutionalization reforms.
By training social workers to support families, we aim to reunite children with their families and enhance family capacity to care for children, preventing institutionalization.
Support the future of Ukraine
There are many worthy causes to support in Ukraine. This one is about the future of the nation. That’s why we’re working on this project.
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