PROVIDING HUMANITARIAN AID

The difficulties in the economy prevents adequate funding for basics such as food, clothing, medical and dental care and schooling. Taking a grass-roots approach, Ukrainian Humanitarian Foundation (UHF) hand-delivers supplies to orphanages in most parts of Ukraine. We deliver to orphanages specified by the donor or, in the case of a general donation, to needy orphanages. UHF also provides material assistance to rehabilitation centers and clinics, and supports established training, education, adoption and exchange programs. Donations are accepted from individuals, corporations, and private foundations in the form of humanitarian supplies or funds. UHF ensures that donations arrive into the hands of the orphanage director and not onto the black market. Over 100,000 children in more than 140 orphanages and in many hospitals, treatment and rehabilitation centers, and clinics in all twenty five provinces (regions) of Ukraine have benefited from supplies of medication, food, clothing, vitamins, toys, hygiene products, and as well as educational toys and other necessities. The staff of the Ukrainian Humanitarian Foundation have personally distributed over 200 tons of purchased and/or donated goods. We are also looking for volunteers. Spend your time with orphan kids and explore our beautiful country. As a volunteer on this project there are going to be loads of different activities you can get involved with. You can help teach English to kids of all ages, play with the children so they gain confidence and learn to interact better with other people as well as arranging extra classes such as dance/music/drama and sports. You can also help with the day-to-day running of the orphanage, getting involved wherever help is needed. It is also really crucial to communicate the importance of protecting the environment to the children through whatever creative and informative methods you can come up with because, as time goes by, it will fall to them to really help conserve the Ukraine’s fertile plains, woodlands and National Parks. Your help for these children gives them an opportunity for a better life in the future. We have partnerships with several orphanages where you can volunteer. You have the option to work in several orphanages or spend your time in just the one. Volunteers have the option of staying with local host families.The local people are well known for their kindness and hospitality and they will help you understand their culture.