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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.

Ми щасливі! Адже провели ще два навчальні курси для 18 наставників, які згодом стануть міцною опорою для дітей-сиріт чи дітей, позбавлених батьківського піклування. А ще нам вдалось адаптувати останній курс до онлайн формату.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oksana’s fostered daughter used to run away from home, but with expert advice Oksana helped her adjust to living in a stable family. Take a look at how we are supporting foster parents with training, support groups and resources, so like Oksana they can find the solutions they need.