Ongoing changes in the Polish political and economic sectors have led to tremendous changes in its education and health care systems that will likely bring reforms in the care of orphaned children. After the Second World War, many children in Poland were orphaned and an institutional system for their care and education became entrenched. Many problems exist within this system. After providing a brief overview of the care provided to Polish orphans and the problems they face, this article describes an exemplary Children’s Home located in Lodz, Poland. This home for orphans has been successful in providing the children with opportunities to become productive adults. 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
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