There are presently over one million orphans in Russia living in state run institutions. The vast majority of them are not true orphans in the real sense of the word. They often have a living parent, but are forced into orphanages because their parents have been stripped of custody for a number of different reasons, most commonly, alcohol or drug abuse. These children are known as ‘social orphans’. The Federal childcare system provides orphans with housing and food. However, due to a chronic lack of funds, the living conditions in the majority of orphanages, especially those in rural provinces, are horrendous. In many cases, the children’s most basic needs for items such as warm clothing, sturdy shoes, simple hygiene products, medical supplies are simply not met. Read More
To ensure equal rights to all children, comprehensive development, and complete participation in society. Read More
Every year, 15-20 thousand children graduate from Russian internats and orphanages and begin independent life. What will their life be like? Difficult. Terrible. These young people do not have the skills needed for independent life. Beyond the gates of their institution they are helpless. Over half of former children in care become criminals, prostitutes, alcoholics or join the countless ranks of the homeless. Read More
The Tilsit Orphan Education Fund seeks to make a positive difference in the lives of orphan children by promoting, encouraging, and providing opportunities for their educational and physical well-being, and assisting them in achieving their highest potential. Read More
Our mission is to create a better world by inspiring the hero within. We believe that each individual born on Earth has the capacity to make a positive difference in the world around them. We will plan and carry out projects that improve educational, medical, and living conditions for little heroes around the world. While doing this we will teach those we serve how to serve others. Read More
In 2003 the President of the World Bank James D.Wolfensohn has addressed employees of IFC with the offer to start realization of the “A Chance to Work” program in Russia. The orphanage graduates have been chosen as the main benefitors after series of consultations and researches. Read More
The Russian Children’s Welfare Society is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged Russian Children improve their lives. Our organization was formed in 1926 to assist Russian children and families who emigrated to the West. Today the RCWS focuses on helping to improve the lives of children at risk in Russia. Read More
Throughout the world there are millions of children who live each day within the walls of an orphanage. These children are forgotten innocent victims of war, crime, poverty, disease, illness and abuse. They have done nothing wrong. They are infants, toddlers, young children and teens. Each day they wait and hope that someone will knock at the door and take them home. Most of these children never see that day. Read More
Each year, 15-20,000 orphans “graduate” from Russian orphanages and internats. These “emancipated” orphans have few skills to cope with life outside an institution. More than half fall into lives of crime, prostitution, and drugs or join the more than 1 million homeless teenagers living on the street. Ten percent commit suicide. Read More