Care in Action is a non-profit charitable organisation that was registered in Germany in 1998. Since then we have helped children in Ukraine, with a focus on long-term positive change. In 2005 we extended support to Malawi, Africa, where we sponsor education and fund community projects.
In Ukraine our sister organisation, турбота в дії (Turbota v Dii), was founded in 2011.
Care in Action is registered in the court of Munich, Germany, with the purpose to help disadvantaged children, especially those without parental care, to grow up to succeed in life. Here are our governing legal Statutes.
Care in Action is governed by 20 Association Members. This includes Members of the Management Board, Chaired by Josef Lierzer and Dr Horst Goss, who have responsibility for legal matters. The Management Board meets monthly and on demand to keep up to date with development and contribute their expertise to strategic decision making. All Members give their time on a voluntary basis to support the charity.
The Executive Director, Jasmine Lehnis, is responsible for running the organisation in accordance with our Statutes, Mission and directives from Board Members. Co-Founder Janice Lehnis is employed part-time to support fundraising and administration.
More information about Care in Action’s governance, mission and work can be found in our comprehensive Annual Reports, available here.
Care in Action management, tax, registration and other details are also available here.
“Turbota v Dii” (which is Ukrainian for Care in Action) was founded in Lviv, Ukraine, in 2011 as a sister organisation to Care in Action, to assist orphans and socially disadvantaged children and young people. Turbota v Dii is an independent non-profit organisation, which is also governed by a Board of Trustees, and holds Public Organisation tax status. Care in Action funds projects and development to encourage capacity building within the team and enable time to increase Turbota v Dii’s funding and partnerships.
At the end of 2024 Care in Action funded employment in Ukraine of 15 longer term and 5 project staff, and outsourced additional legal, financial and psychotherapy expertise. The team is led by Olena Somkina, Executive Director of Turbota v Dii.
Care in Action funds projects and provides Sponsorship of Secondary School, College and University education for children and young people with two Community Based Organisations in Malawi: Bloomfield Day Care Centre in Mulanje and GEMO Day Care Centre in Blantyre.
Care in Action was founded in 1998 by Werner and Janice Lehnis, after they discovered the significant needs within orphan care in Ukraine and organised humanitarian aid and projects. This has launched programs that have embraced thousands of orphans. More of our history can be found here.
“Children need more than food, a roof over their head and basic education, they also need family, love and positive integration into society.” - Werner Lehnis
If you would like more information or want to get involved, we are happy to hear from you.
Executive Director of "Turbota v Dii" (Lviv, Ukraine)
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+380 63 941 4056
Languages: Ukrainian, English
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