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Charity foundation Happy Child (Zaporozhye, Ukraine)
Charity foundation Happy Child was created by volunteers of www.deti.zp.ua for further implementation of projects supporting orphans and children diagnosed with cancer
October 21, 2013, 0:2070096Frequently asked questions
January 19, 2011, 12:3058420Information for non-Ukrainians wishing to help or adopt an orphan from Ukraine
If you wish to help a child from the orphans' personal pages, please read this information.
June 25, 2029, 0:0054647How to make donation for orphans and sick children of Zaporozhye region
August 7, 2018, 5:0048616Zaporozhye regional specialized children's home "Solnyshko"
Orphanage "Solnyshko" is the only medical institution in the Zaporozhye region for young children deprived of parental care or in difficult life circumstances. By the way, this is the largest Children's Home in Ukraine.
December 17, 2018, 17:0041640Tortures, neglect, exploitation, no toilets: Horrors of Ukrainian boarding schools
There are 751 boarding schools in Ukraine, 106 thousand minors and about 50 thousand adults with disabilities live here
February 7, 2019, 17:0040892The Chernigov Child’s Home in the village of Kalinovka
The boarding school is closed, but there are 2 family-type children's homes for children with disabilities on its territory.
July 12, 2012, 22:0039917Registration documents of the Happy Child charity foundation
May 1, 2013, 0:0038032A photoreport: “From Heart to Heart – 2”: a trip to the rural orphanages of Zaporozhye region
Having see so many manifestations of evil, you want to do more good. We have all understood how trifle our everyday problems are. These children helped us see what is the most important and what is less important in our lives
March 21, 2007, 6:10353922008 Annual Report for the Happy Child Charitable Foundation
Here is the annual report about the results of our teamwork during 2008
April 1, 2009, 10:0035037Zaporozhye Special Comprehensive Secondary Boarding School Svitanok ("Sunrise") of the Zaporozhye Regional Council
"Svitanok” is an educational establishment that provides the conditions for health resumption, education, housing, comprehensive development and social adaptation of orphans
July 17, 2013, 16:1033580Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua
January 16, 2010, 17:0032674Educational Programs for the Orphans of Zaporozhye
February 1, 2006, 0:0032307"Escape from death" (remembrance of 13 year old girl about Zaporozhye's oncology ward)
It was the cruel lesson of destiny… I don’t know why God chose to show me, 13 year old girl, that nightmare
March 17, 2007, 6:1027163It’s Not Possible to Keep Silent!
What is happening at the facility for disabled children at Kalinovka (Zaporozhye Oblast) is simply intolerable in a civilized society. The death of an orphan child in a remote village where there is almost complete lack of medical care—is this really poss
February 21, 2008, 0:0525992Happy Child ecovillage for orphans and foster/adoptive families
In Zaporozhye Oblast, charity fund "Happy Child" is taking the initiative to develop a small village community of foster families where children and parents will live in harmony with nature
July 1, 2011, 21:0025475Contacts
October 28, 2019, 20:0025331ABANDONED TO THE STATE - CRUELTY AND NEGLECT IN RUSSIAN ORPHANAGES
September 10, 2004, 0:0025306Photo reporting: "From Heart To Heart - 3" trip to Kalinovka and Molochansk orphanages
Abandoned children at Kalinovka are not supposed to suffer. And everything possible in our power will be done, so that they do not suffer
June 19, 2007, 5:1524429Photo Report of Volunteers’ Activities at the Children’s Home Kalinovka-Steinbach in June-July of 2008
An account of the work of the volunteer mission at the facility for children with special needs in the village of Kalinovka (Steinbach), Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia Oblast
September 10, 2008, 10:0023812Orphans who have found a family
Profiles of children who were adopted, taken under guardianship, in a foster family or children's home of family type
April 1, 2007, 19:0023208Clarification about orphanages (internat's) system and number of orphans in Ukraine
Explanation to foreigner visitors from the admin of www.deti.zp.ua
January 16, 2029, 0:0522082Photoreportage: Children’s Facility at Kalinovka—Our Pain...
A qualified pediatrician was with us on our team this time. Discouraging though the outcomes were of the brief physical exams, they nevertheless made it possible to understand what sort of aid will really be of use for these children
October 20, 2007, 0:0521757Save a child: Volev Vladik, 7 years old - leucaemia (cancer of blood)
Vladik was the first child who has appeared at our site. Vladik died on July, 2010.
October 4, 2006, 0:0021319Medical equipment we have bought for Zaporozhye children's hospitals
Due to donations of many not indifferent people Happy Child Fund continues to purchase medical equipment for different departments of Zaporozhye regional children’s hospital
December 2, 2008, 10:0020933Maryna Poroshenko discussed the reform of inclusive education in Ukraine with Nick Vujicic
The First Lady told about the stages of implementation of the inclusive education reform and the Ukrainian experience in removing barriers in the education of children with special educational needs in ordinary schools. Nick Vujicic was the first Australi
June 13, 2018, 17:0020758Inna Grishko, born in 2007 - cervical spine cord tumor
Fundraising closed in connection with the death of a child July 1, 2015 relatives and friends said goodbye to Inna forever. Light clouds, and the kingdom of heaven. Patience and effort family ...
May 8, 2014, 4:0020161Deti (short documentary movie made in Ukrainian orphanage)
This short movie was made by Belgium volunteers in Zaporozhye orphanage for boys. Without words you can feel all worries of “special children”
January 11, 2011, 18:0019876How to help orphans and sick children in Zaporozhye Region of Ukraine?
Now that you are acquainted with our site, please choose the category of children you would like to help
November 4, 2009, 14:0019827Save a child: Tikhonov Vladik, 11 years old, acute myelogenous leukemia
Vladik had acute myelogenous leukemia and nephroblastoma. 10.12.2008 Vladik died.
August 26, 2008, 8:0019622"Happy Home-3" - the First House for the Children's Village
We again look forward to building a new family-style home for orphans, including children with special needs
April 28, 2014, 12:0018601Photo Gallery "Children are the flowers of our lives"
We invite everyone to enjoy our new web page and pictures from our photo gallery of happy children.We hope these positive pictures brighten your mood and inspire you to do great things!
April 19, 2011, 23:0018291How to turn a prestigious boarding school in the lyceum: the secrets of success from the director of the institution andrei sakaluk – 24 channel
The Director of the Lviv Lyceum “Prosvita” and a history teacher Andrew Sakaluk only 4.5 years of stay in the important office could do the seemingly impossible. Literally becoming the father of 100 children from the orphanage.
October 10, 2018, 17:0018210Matveevka orphanage
About 300 orphans live and learn in Matveevka orphanage, located in the suburb of Zaporozhye city. In our opinion, this is one of the best orphanage in Zaporizhie Region
February 11, 2010, 10:0017513Photo report on using donations - May 2006
June 12, 2006, 0:0017496Photo report about using donations - April 2006
May 5, 2006, 0:0017425Volnyansk orphanage (internat), Zaporozhye region
Over 200 children live at boarding school in Volnyansk, town which is situated 30 km from Zaporozhye
February 18, 2009, 10:0017316Regional Zaporozhye Children's Hospital
Regional Zaporozhye Children's Hospital (RZCH) is a regional center that accommodate eminently qualified, specialized and multifield help for all scales of age children – from prematurely born ones to 18-aged
September 29, 2008, 15:0017261Photoreport: The second hike to the Crimea
It was the great pastime for 12 orphans – a real adventure in the Crimean mountains
October 15, 2008, 11:0017000The Zaporozhye City Children's General Hospital #5
The Zaporozhye City Children's General Hospital # 5 is one of the largest in the Zaporozhye Region. It provides qualified services to children from the whole region.
May 10, 2011, 16:0016653The tent-camp for orphans on the South coast of Crimea
We offer to join us in organization the summer rest of 38 Zaporozhye orphans in the tent-camp near Yalta, Black Sea coast
May 22, 2008, 0:0016336Photo report: "From Heart to Heart" - charity trip with clown to 3 orphanages of Zaporozhye region
December 12, 2006, 0:0016297Iryna Kolesnikova - Spinal muscular atrophy, Werdnig-Hoffman disease
Iryna has risen a sum of money enough for medical examination at one of the specialized Russian orthopedic clinics (but not enough for Israel). We will surely inform you about results. Thanks to all who donated to Iryna!
December 22, 2011, 13:3016093Save a child: Pshenichniy Daniil, 2 years old - aplastic anemia
Danka is at home! He celebrates his one more birthday! The boy has now a chance for usual life … chance for a life! Thanks very much all people who supported Danil all this time
October 3, 2006, 0:0015863Zaporozhye Orphanage for Boys with Intellectual Disabilities
This establishment was founded for permanent residence of the boys with the abnormality of mental development aged from 4 to 18
February 26, 2010, 15:0015845Photo report about trip of 9 orphans to the Black Sea, Crimea in June 2006
June 29, 2006, 0:0015340Zaporozhye Sanatorium boarding school #7 for the children with the recovering forms of tuberculosis
There are about 320 children in this institution, and about 24 of them are orphans
December 17, 2007, 0:0515210Procurement of equipment for children's hospitals
Equipping children's hospitals in the Zaporozhye region with modern equipment helps to alleviate suffering, preserve the health and even the lives of young patients
November 20, 2008, 20:0015140Elizaveta Tkacheva, born in 2005 - eosinophilic granuloma of the right tibia, stage III
Fundraising is closed! Lisa has been once again visited Germany. New lesions there and it pleases.
June 14, 2013, 15:1115095Orthopedy and traumatology department of Regional Zaporozhye Children's Hospital
Orthopedy and traumatology surgery is the only department in our region that renders urgent and systematic assistance for children in this field
October 15, 2008, 11:0014949Orphanage (internat) of Chernigovka , Zaporozhye region
212 children live and study at school situated in urban village of Chernigovka, Zaporozhye region, 100 of these kids are orphans
February 10, 2009, 12:0014616News from the Children’s Home in Kalinovka
A month has passed since the publication on our website of the article on Kalinovka that found such resonance, “It’s Not Possible to Keep Silent.” It is time to sum up the results
March 21, 2008, 0:0514583Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua on 2011
January 17, 2011, 17:0014271Voyage around Khortitsa island (10 orphans from the orphanage #3 of Zaporozhye) - September 10, 2006
September 17, 2006, 0:0014267The child needs a family: Anastasia - born 2008
Anastasia is a blonde beauty! (questionnaire № 0264573).
October 19, 2021, 12:3514178The American family adopts a child with special needs from the Kalinovka Orphanage
For the first time in history of Kalinovka Orphanage for severely disabled children one of its little orphans was finally adopted!
March 1, 2012, 21:0014160Zaporozhye Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children
The key aim of Zaporozhye Rehabilitation Center activity is to fulfill the action plan in terms of social, pedagogical, psychological and rehabilitation, occupational guidance and medical care of children with special needs.
March 11, 2010, 15:0014133Reanimation department of Zaporozhye Regional Children's Hospital
Doctors of the reanimation department save children in a critical state from the whole region
November 3, 2008, 10:0014125Boarding school in Berdyansk
At present 250 children (from 4 years old to 18 years old) are brought up at Berdyansk boarding school
February 24, 2010, 16:0014078Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua on 2010
January 16, 2010, 17:0014011The Kirovo invalids house (branch for girls)
There are 57 children with deep intellectual backwardness in children's branch, the majority of them have parents, but they are compelled to spend all their time in the invalids house
August 25, 2010, 13:3013879Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua on 2009
January 1, 2010, 16:0013796Gulyaipolskaya (Gulyai-Pole) Special General Education Boarding School for orphans and children without parental care
More than 200 orphans and children without parental care live and study at the Boarding School, 7 km from town Gulyaipole, Zaporozhye region
February 27, 2009, 9:0013686"Pursuing Summer" or Children's from the Orphanage No 3 journey to Sevastopol on 14th October 2006
October 23, 2006, 0:0013623Melitopol comprehensive boarding school #1(orphanage)
There are 240 children in Melitopol comprehensive boarding school (orphanage). 80 of them are orphans and children who have emancipated parents. Other foster children are from needy and single-parent families.
March 11, 2010, 14:0013623Payments through bank (USD, EUR, CHF, RUB)
August 21, 2012, 0:0513622Save a child: Podgorniy Igor, 17 y.o. – Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Igor has completed his treatment and temporarily doesn't require the welfare
October 31, 2007, 0:0013517Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua on 2012
January 17, 2012, 17:0013479Family care for orphans
February 1, 2006, 0:0013360Alyona Volosevich, born in 1992 - brain tumour
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Alena completed her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to family and friends. Blessed memory of a tender angel!
January 18, 2013, 12:3013327Video of orphans in Zaporozhye region who need adoption
Thanks to TV channel "Zaporozhye" and web site www.deti.zp.ua you can see the video of orphans so you can understand them better
January 10, 2011, 13:0013222Photo and Video Report: Special-Needs Children at a Zaporozhye Region Internat Find a “Happy Home”— reporter.zp.ua
Today, 1 December 2011, in the village of Kalinovka (Zaporozhye Region) the first family-type home in the region was opened for nine special-needs children
December 13, 2011, 23:4013176Photo reporting: 300 cool BIKERS (!!!) visited orphanage #3 in Zaporozhye
October 15, 2006, 0:0013168Transformation through Forgiveness and Love
"If Ukraine were to present a Volunteer of the Year award, it would be impossible to imagine a more deserving candidate than Zaporizhzhya’s twenty-three year old Ira Gavrisheva. Though tied to a wheelchair and suffering from misdiagnosed myasthenia gravi
January 4, 2008, 0:0513055Photo Report: Visit of Volunteers to the Home for Disabled Children at Kalinovka, 29 December 2007 and 22 January 2008
Returning from Kalinovka, I always find it hard to find the way back to myself from what was seen and experienced. But then there emerges an overwhelming desire to go to work and change something for these children
February 15, 2008, 0:0513032Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua on 2013
January 17, 2013, 17:0012788Kuibyshev Central Regional Hospital
KCRH treats children from the Kuibyshev region
September 12, 2012, 11:0012694Save a child: Sizonenko Nastya, 12 years old, portal hypertension
The surgery done in Regensburg on January, 12th 2010 gives Nastya a chance to recover. Thanks to the response of not indifferent people it was possible to collect 8800 euro for a month and to get support of one of German funds
May 23, 2008, 0:0012437Arthur Kerimov, born in 2011 - Symptomatic myoclonic epilepsy
Everything, even the smallest achievements of Arthur, inspire us and motivate us to continue to work hard to acquire new skills and a new quality of life.
June 23, 2020, 18:2212381"A smile in the face of cancer" - party in the children's hematology department of Zaporozhye, Ukraine
November 6, 2006, 0:0012173We need your help in the organization of the camping trips for orphans
4 days camping trip to the Crimea Mountains costs only $33 per a child
April 20, 2010, 19:0011910The child found a family: Tania D., was born in 2007
New loving parents took Tania into the family
November 1, 2010, 18:1011839Photo report about use of donations: Zaporozhia regional children's hospital
Due to sponsors of the "Happy child" fund metall-plastic windows were installed in the reanimation department and a new equipment was bought for clinical laboratory
May 14, 2008, 0:0011710Alisa Onufriyeva, born in 2007 - Сystic fibrosis
Our artist and sportswoman achieves new successes and heights in her favorite hobbies. Thanks to regular and complete treatment, Aliska can afford it.
November 11, 2013, 12:4011667President of Happy Child foundation: Albert Pavlov
Personal page telling about my outlook on life, history of the site creation and plans for the future
January 3, 2021, 21:0011608Save a child: Miruta Sahsa, 10 years old - brain tumor
Thanks to donations of not indifferent people the necessary sum was gathered. It has allowed to pay the surgery for removal of a tumour of a brain at Institute of neurosurgery in Moscow. Now Sasha feels well
May 23, 2008, 4:0011401Petrova Katia – 19 years old – idiopathic aplastic anemia
At the time Katia's family does not need our help, they manage to buy the medicines with their own money. Thanks to all who helped Katia!
July 21, 2010, 16:5011400Nika Badlo, born in 2000, - kidney failure
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Now Nika is waiting for a donor kidney. Thanks a lot for your help!
July 17, 2013, 11:3011375Purchasing 2 new computers to the orphanage #3 - August 2006
August 24, 2006, 0:0011317Photo Report on the Trip by a Team of Volunteers to the Chernigovskii Internat for Children with Special Needs (at Kalinovka)
"What still sticks in my mind are the eyes of Little Alyosha, a boy lacking complete arms and legs. Pity—that is not the word with which to describe my feelings, [rather] it is a feeling of despair and an ache that you feel in every cell of your body"
December 27, 2007, 0:0511263Semenihin Artyom, 7 years old, 19.11.2007 and Semenihin Dmitriy 27.03.2000 - Cystic Fibrosis, severe condition
Two brothers, twice as much happiness twice as much worries for one frail woman. Alyona asks for help for her children.
December 25, 2015, 23:0011197Tent camp for orphans in Crimea: first experience
This tent camp for children was not only adventure. First of all it was a nice opportunity to check everybody’s ability to reach the goal in spite of all difficulties
July 9, 2008, 11:0011110Alyosha from Kalinovka orphanage...
Little Alyosha has now his loving family. We were looking forward to it so much! We wish Alyosha all the best!
January 16, 2008, 0:0511063Photo report about using donation on April 2006
April 25, 2006, 0:0011046Vasilyevka District Central Hospital
VCRH is helping children from Vasilyevka District
October 16, 2012, 15:0010934Footballers of “Metallurg” (Zaporozhye, Ukraine) visited children’s department of oncohaematology
On the 7-th of March 2007 we greeted the three of our “Metallurg” players. They brought cakes, juice and of course loads of smiles and pleasure to our children
March 19, 2007, 6:1010930Ukrainian teen prostitutes find way back into society
The Ukrainian Institute of Social Studies said that of those teenage girls engaged in prostitution, those practising unprotected sexual contacts had decreased from 62 percent in 2008 to 40 percent in 2011
June 12, 2013, 17:0010872Danil Sirota, born in 2003 - Sarcoma of a left thigh
Since 2013, thanks to the support of thousands of benefactors, we have the opportunity to help the family of Danil Sirota. Seven years of a long struggle for survival.
December 30, 2020, 12:2110859Help needed: installing playground to the "Sun" orphanage for the youngest children
Parents who love their children will lead them to the best playground in the city. But what can do the little orphans from the children house “Sun”?
April 12, 2007, 3:1010856Save a child: Mulik Artem, 17 years old - cancer of brain
Artem died in April 2008
October 4, 2006, 0:0010839Vlada Veresova, born in 2003, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, severe degree of inherited talipes
Thank you very much for your help! The required sum of 709 US dollars was donated by Pavel, our constant assistant. Vlada together with her father is going for examination to Saint Petersburg
December 14, 2011, 19:0010782A Child Needs A Family: Nikita N., was born in 1999
Nikita is 18 years old now
December 30, 2010, 22:0510597Nick from California and Alyosha from Kalinovka – Life Without Limits
I’d like to tell you about my first working day at “The Happy Child” Foundation. That day I happened to visit the worst place I had ever seen in my life
December 2, 2011, 17:3010596Results of work of the “Happy Child” foundation in 2009
During the last year you and we were able to help to dozens of orphans and ill children to the sum of nearly $ 164600, and also to implement several important projects
July 2, 2010, 19:0010520Vitally important medical equipment were bought to the oncology and hematology ward of Zaporozhye regional children's hospital
Due to the support of one of our contributors the infusion pump “Infusomat” B.Braun (cost $2400) was purchased for oncological baby-patients
November 12, 2009, 6:0010492The First Port-Catheter is Finally Inserted! The Little Patient is Happy!
Little kids are usually happy about a new toy. Seriously ill children live in a different reality though. Little Arsen Shutt is extremely happy to receive a port-catheter as a present!
March 23, 2012, 21:3010467Pologovskiy regional shelter for children
In this shelter, located in Pology town in Zaporozhye region, 50 children who are in the crisis situation (abandoned, lost, left without parental care),can be placed up there.
February 9, 2010, 16:0010465Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua on 2014
January 16, 2010, 17:0010416A Child Needs a Family: Lyudmila, born in 1999
Lyudmila is 18 years old now
June 13, 2012, 13:5010416New sensor for the ultrasound machine was bought for ophthalmology Department of Regional Children's hospitals
Ultra-accurate sensor was bought for ultrasound device in the eye department of children's hospital. Without this device professional diagnostic of serious eye diseases could not be provided.
August 3, 2011, 13:0010395Photo reporting: festivals in the orphanage #3 in December 2006
Festival, organized by Coca-Cola company in the orphanage #3 of Zaporozhye (December 11, 2006)
January 4, 2007, 0:0010339Vadim V., born in 2005
January 31, 2012, 18:0010305You helped them
This page is about our common efforts in the children's benefit
April 12, 2010, 16:0010286Kirill Leskov, born in 2008 – Chronic renal failure
The relatives of Kirill Leskov do not get tired of asking the question: "How many more trials does the young wrestler have to overcome?" Good news and victory are followed by trouble every time.
February 12, 2021, 18:1010284How to make donation for orphans and sick children of Zaporozhye region: Money Transfers
August 21, 2012, 0:0510256Give a Family to Orphans — Support the Family Placement Program
According to the principles of wise charity the Happy Child Foundation expands the family placement program. And in order to do that we need your help!
January 23, 2029, 10:0010249Port-catheter - less problems, better results!
Special venous catheters can make the treatment of children with cancer easier. Help us to provide the children with port-catheters!
January 20, 2012, 22:0010203Save a child: Kornyushin Maxim – 4 years old, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (joint inflammation)
Maxim has a serious illness destroying his joints. The medical treatment he had undergone in Moscow hospital turned to be highly effective, but it’s too expensive for Maxim’s mother who brings him up alone. Please, support Maxim and his mother in collecti
June 25, 2009, 4:0010191Elements of sport & playing ground were installed for orphanage in the Chernigovka
Owing to the donation of Julia K. gymnastic parallel bars, horizontal bars, swing & bench were installed in the yard of Chernigovka boarding school
November 23, 2009, 6:0010146Julia Kovdrya – a rare form of arrhythmia, cardiac arrest emergency (The fund-raising campaign is closed)
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thank you very much for help! The essential sum of money is collected!
November 17, 2011, 0:0010136Ekaterina Khimenko, born in 1999 - hybrid acute leukemia
Since Ekaterina’s blood pressure dropped suddenly, she was taken to the intensive care unit yesterday. Unfortunately Ekaterina passed away last night. Let’s keep her family in our prayers!
October 24, 2012, 11:0010122Tatiana M., born in 2005
September 29, 2014, 12:4010117Igor Komanov, 8 - thalassemia major beta
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Igor currently does not need your financial support but he really needs your prayers!
August 25, 2009, 7:0010012Molochansk Secondary Boarding School
Due to its new status, the boarding school now accepts orphans and children from low-income families.
February 26, 2010, 14:0010001Save a Child: Panasenko Svetlana, 16 years old – acute myeloblast leucosis
Another miracle has happened! The transplantation for Svetlana was paid from the state budget. Many thanks to all!
January 26, 2010, 17:159972Let’s pray for Lerochka Skripnik
On 11 of June, 2008, our beautiful girl Lerochka Skripnik passed away to Christ in a reanimation department. Lera had been fighting with her illness very long, but Lord called her to himself and to her dad who had died with the same diagnosis several year
June 20, 2008, 8:009965A Child Needs a Family: Igor Sh., born in 2006
«My mommy» is everything Igor is able to say – the small boy with the eyes of an old man. Profile # 0061240
November 6, 2013, 11:309944Kristina Voytovich, born in 1992 - fungal infection
Fundraising closed Cristina has successfully completed the expensive treatment in Kiev and is now home to recover.
November 26, 2012, 12:009907Would You Like to Join our Support Sick Ukrainian Children Project? That’s Easy!
Even if you live in the USA or Germany you still can support Ukrainian children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis by purchasing necessary devices, special nutrition, and vitamins for them!
November 25, 2012, 17:309899Monday as an Activity Day Out on the Khortitsa Island
On 26th May eleven children of Zaporozhzhye orphanage went for a bike ride along the routes of a magnificent Khortitsa Island
June 5, 2014, 11:309896Photo reporting: "My dream is to be a “Photographer boy”
“In the Circle of Friends” – that’s the name of the meetings that we decided to organize for the foster children of the Orphanage #3. At the first meeting our guests were the VJ of the program for youth “Lestnitsa” of the TV channel “Alex” Yura Volod’kov
May 18, 2007, 8:109882The boarding school for hard-of-hearing and deaf children in Kamenskoye
The boarding school staff administers professional care for 240 children. However to implement some projects the boarding school needs the support of contributors
August 25, 2010, 16:009765Give Little Orphans a Home of Their Own
Nine boys with special needs have already been living in their new “Happy Home” in Kalinovka village. Let’s try our best to create one more Happy Home for seven more orphans!
April 12, 2012, 9:009713Look into an orphan's eyes...
Do you want to find out how you can really help orphans find their new family? Then read this article, and take action!
March 17, 2029, 21:409708Help to save a child! Yatselenko Veronica, 17 years old, glioblastoma
Veronica had brain tumour. She died in September 2008
July 24, 2008, 8:009573Save a child: Vereshak Kirill, 14 years old - sarcoma Yuing
Kirill died at Autumn 2007
January 16, 2007, 0:009533Mountain-hike with orphans
During 3 days the group of 15 orphans became aware of amenities and hardship of the real mountain-hike
October 8, 2008, 10:009500Everybody in the world needs a house…
With your help several the most promising boys from Kalinovka boarding school for disabled children could live in the home-type house
April 23, 2010, 15:009472Kiril Mirchenko, born in 1998 - Burkitt's lymphoma
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to your great support we have raised enough money for Kiril’s further treatment!
May 9, 2012, 14:009461Vishnitskaya Anastacia, 1,5 years old – total sensorineural deafness
And finally the breakthrough of the deaf wall! Ukrainian state has found the money to pay for the cochlear implants for Nastya! On 12 of October, 2010, the transplantation was successfully done. Thanks to everyone who believed in success and helped Nastya
September 21, 2009, 7:009442The Zaporizhzhya Educational and Rehabilitation Centre “Dzherelo”
Today there are 248 children in the educational and rehabilitation centre, 72 of them are deaf and others have gastrointestinal tract diseases
February 3, 2012, 11:009421Photo report on July-Ocotber 2006 (all that still remains unreported before)
October 18, 2006, 0:009377Margarita Shkurenkova, born 2008 - mucoviscidosis (cystic fibrosis)
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Daisy finished her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to her family, strength to survive the irreparable loss.
October 2, 2012, 12:009326Hosting orphans: Child from the orphanage in your home
“Guest routine or hosting” doesn’t mean further adoption or special relations. It’s just a friendship with a kid. But I’m not going to hide it from you: very often an adult gets attached to a kid and take him to his/her family
April 12, 2007, 4:109325Photo reporting: spring hikes with children from Zaporozhye orphanage #3
Gazing at the wonders of the nature awakening and bloom every spring is indeed one of the most amusing and pleasant moments that became the presents of this life. In spring of 2007 we organized several hikes to the Khortitsa island and to the bay of Dnepr
June 6, 2007, 5:109322Save a child: Korobko Egor, 3 years old - cancer of blood (leucaemia)
In June 2007 Egor has ended treatment in Moscow successfully, and now he is absolutely healthy person! Many thanks to all who has made this miracle a reality - to doctors, to donators, volunteers and the Lord!
January 25, 2007, 0:009272The Zaporozhye Children’s Regional Shelter
The homepage of the Zaporozhye Children’s Regional Shelter
March 31, 2007, 4:009222Give Kids a Chance
“Happy Home” for kids with special needs has been working in Kalinovka for two years. Now the volunteers of “Happy Child” would like to build another “Happy Home”. The renovation project has been approved and the construction begins in August
August 2, 2012, 10:009190The orthodox orphanage “Nadezhda”
In the orthodox orphanage, opened in February 2002, there live 24 children at the age from 3 till 17 years old
March 12, 2010, 16:009170Hematology department of Zaporozhye Regional Children's Hospital
Children with leucosis and other blood diseases get treatment at the hematology department
November 4, 2008, 12:009033Melitopol Municipal Children’s Hospital
The hospital has been providing help to Melitopol children for more than 50 years.
January 31, 2011, 13:209022Save a child: Gavrushenko Daniil, 1 year old - neuroblastoma
Daniil has completed his treatment and temporarily doesn't require the welfare
January 11, 2007, 0:009013Photo reporting: "From Heart to Heart-4" - charity trip to Molochansk and Chernigovka orphanages of Zaporozhye region
On the 22nd of December 2007 the small group of two volunteers and two actors of the circus studio were again on the way to the orphanages of Zaporozhye
February 8, 2008, 0:058988Couple's Adoption of Three Sisters Leads to Search for Fourth
Ukrainian girls Katia, Darya and Irina needed a home, and the DeSimones needed children. The couple adopted the girls and now is searching for their fourth sister
October 1, 2009, 10:008954Children need a family: Anya in born 2016
Anya, open and cheerful baby. File (0324414).
June 20, 2018, 17:158905Save a child: Milena Salik, 6 years old – dilated cardiomyopathy
In July, 2009 in Polish cardiocentre Milena has been established an especial cardiostimulator which can delay a question on heart transplantation in time. Parents of the girl thank all who helped Milena
June 26, 2009, 10:008893Computerization of the Oncology Department in Zaporozhye is in progress
Recently two modern laptops were presented to the Oncology Department. One is a gift from American citizen Linda, the other was presented by the usual resident of Zaporozhye. New computers will help doctors to work more efficiently
November 3, 2009, 10:008870Without illnesses and woe
The terrible diagnosis which is put to kids from Makeevka's children's home for HIV-INFECTED children, practically does not leave them a chance
January 8, 2008, 0:058845Valeria Shumak, born in 1999 - a progressive form of scoliosis
The fund-raising campaign is closed. We'll keep you up-to-date about Valeria's treatment progress!
January 27, 2014, 8:008795A Child Needs A Family: Anastasia B., born in 1998
Anastasiya is 18 years old now
November 4, 2011, 12:358775Natalya Grisyuk (Kisluk), born in 1992 - Mixed form cystic fibrosis
In January, Natalya Grisyuk needs to undergo treatment with Bramitob, which costs 80,000 hryvnias. She can't do it on her own!
December 17, 2020, 12:308767Adoption in Ukraine
February 25, 2011, 21:008585The First Steps of Alyosha-Logan
Alyosha who was adopted from Kalinovka by an American family in 2012 is now enjoying his life to the fullest with his new artificial legs – he plays hockey and swims!
April 14, 2014, 13:008574A Cottage of Dreams on the Zaporizhian Steppes
In the internat (orphanage) for disabled children at Kalinovka nine boys share a dream: to live in a cozy home with a warm family atmosphere. Each of us can become a magician and help them realize this dream.
March 22, 2011, 8:008565A Round Trip from Kalinovka to Berdyanks: A Little Time as a Souvenir
Little orphans from the Kalinovka Orphanage went on a trip to Berdyansk! Within one day the children visited two museums, enjoyed a stroll around the sea beach and had a lot of positive emotions!
April 26, 2012, 12:008561Photo reporting: gifts from Christian group from USA to orphanages of Zaporozhye
The remained part of donation was used for gifts to Zaporozhye's orphans
January 23, 2007, 0:008539Mira Sirota, born in 2012 - urinary system malformation
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
August 6, 2015, 0:508515The Adventures of “Baikal" team in the Crimean mountains
On June 14-17, 2013 the graduates of the Zaporozhye center-boarding school had an exciting time hiking in the Crimea
August 1, 2013, 16:508506Photo report on parcels from Peter (Canada), Cristina (Spain) and Olga (England)
November 8, 2006, 0:008489Dima Anikeiev, born in 2009– cystic fibrosis
My boy is not worse than any other, healthy child, but due to the circumstances he needs more care and attention and also a lot more drugs without which he will not be able to survive
September 19, 2015, 11:008482A baby without limbs is born in Ukraine. Will he be able to live his life to the fullest?
This little baby boy was born without hands and a leg. He’s waiting for his new loving parents as his real parents abandoned him. Soon he’ll be taken to an orphanage in the Mykolaiv region
January 5, 2012, 23:358441News about Yatselenko Veronica
We say the words of gratitude to all people from different countries who supported Veronica and her mother Anna in their fight with tumor
August 28, 2008, 8:008436Geyko Sophia, born in 2007 – Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Little Sophia currently does not your help. She has completed her treatment. Thank you very much for your kind support!
August 13, 2010, 17:308414The outsiders glance
Belgium guests visited “Happy Child” fund, Zaporozhye in April. Here are some details and photos
April 28, 2009, 10:008396An Ordinary Miracle or a New Loving Family for a Special Child
We’re delighted to share our happy news with you – one more child, our unique little Alyosha from the Child’s Home in Kalinovka has been finally adopted
October 25, 2012, 12:408322Photo report: parcels from Kahpo, USA, Cristina, Spain, Amy, USA
We are thankful to our permanent sponsors for a joy which they gave to orphans
April 25, 2007, 5:108316Full length story of FYP's journey to Kalinovka Orphanage, Ukraine 2010
On 29th July 2010 Vinca Petersen set off with Zena Merton (film maker) and Simon Dyer on a trip to a remote part of Eastern Ukraine that would change all their lives, and hopefully the lives of many others
October 21, 2010, 16:008290Save a child: Shabanova Nina, 13 years old - cancer of brain
Nina had brain tumor and died after 2 years' fight with her sickness
September 30, 2006, 0:008275Tables for ping-pong for orphanages of the Zaporozhye region
We provide special sport-program which consists in lending tables for ping-pong in the orphanages of the Zaporozhye region
October 18, 2008, 0:008271A Child’s Fate – Alyosha Romanov from Kalinovka
Alyosha is no more available for adoption
December 2, 2009, 12:00824812 children of Zaporozhye Children's Home #3 spent their week-end in Kiev
Last Saturday “Happy Child” Fund organized an interesting excursion to the capital of Ukraine Kiev for 12 children from Zaporozhye orphanage #3. In that way we continue to realize our educational program for children who have no parental care
December 1, 2008, 10:008248Keeping Elli-Rose’s dream alive
Bartel family creates Ukrainian orphanage in daughter’s memory
June 20, 2006, 0:008215The Orekhov Regional Asylum for Children
This institution can shelter up to 50 children with hard fate aged from 3 to 18 at the same time
November 18, 2011, 0:358209Save a Child: Petrenko Sophia, 7 years old - acute lymphoblastic leukemia
In Medical Center of Hadassah, Israel, on November 24, 2010 Sonya died
January 27, 2010, 21:158198Save a child: Vika Kozeleva, 15 years old - neuroblastoma, Stage 4
It’s her only chance!
March 19, 2007, 0:008161Nikita Dudkin, born in 2011 – Retinoblastoma
Fundraising is closed! Thanks indifferent to the donor, the family was able to pay the entire bill for the current stage of treatment. After examination in the end of June, the new treatment protocol to be appointed.
May 21, 2014, 20:508101Photo report: Two Saturdays with the Children of Vol’nyansk Orphanage
You can never learn anything bad from mother-nature. You should just listen to the silence of the forest and the purl of the stream, and you know that your soul is becoming more pure. And after all, what can be better than talking by the fire or having a
October 15, 2007, 0:058079Hoverla – 2011: Photo Report From the Press Conference
The Happy Child” Charity Foundation holds a press conference devoted to an exciting and interesting project “Children From Zaporizha Climb Hoverla, the highest mountain in Ukraine”
September 20, 2011, 0:458062The tennis table setting programm in the orphanages of Zaporozhye region is on stream
In October and November, 2008, "Happy child" fund have been set several tennis tables in various orphanages of Zaporozhye region. We are glad to inform the readers of our site about the first results of tennis table setting program in the yards of the orp
December 8, 2008, 10:008057Child needs a family: Ulyana, born May 12, 2015
Ulyana, a tempermental girl, profile (0311643)
September 15, 2018, 18:328040Denis, born in 2005
October 10, 2016, 14:208020Ephimenko Katya – 3 years old, bilateral deafness of the fourth level
Soon after her birth Katya was diagnosed to have valvular defect. Serious heart operation together with postsurgical medical treatment led to her absolute deafness. At the moment the girl need not urgent help.
July 9, 2009, 7:007989Zaporizhzhia Regional Children’s Anti-Tuberculosis Sanatorium
The sanatorium is designed to treat 90 children suffering from tuberculosis and orthopedic pathologies.
April 28, 2009, 10:007952Kristina Babura (was born in 2002) – acute myeloblastic leukemia
Unfortunately, Kristina could not overcome leukemia. She passed away...
May 10, 2011, 16:007952The number of orphans in Donetsk regions has increased
August 21, 2006, 0:007938Olga Kazakova, born in 2003 – cystic fibrosis with pancreatic insufficiency
"Our life is divided into two periods of time: when we are at home and when we are in hospital. We have to stay at hospital for a month and then, having received some medical treatment, go home for another 3 months"
December 1, 2015, 20:507918Save a child: Pavlenko Vladik, 8 years - brain tumor
Vladik has completed his treatment and temporarily doesn't require the welfare
November 16, 2007, 4:007875Vladislav Logvin, born in 2004 - Cerebral palsy
Fundraising is closed! The required amount for rehabilitation has been collected. Thank you friends for your help!
June 12, 2021, 18:457866Alexander Sleptsov, born in 2006 - oesophageal varices, hemorrhage threat
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Alexander currently does not need your financial support. We'll keep you up-to-date!
December 5, 2011, 0:307822Local man helps Ukraine's sewer children (Crushing poverty, defenseless kids drive pastor to 2-year mission)
October 16, 2006, 0:007803New ultrasound-detector has already saved life of newborn!
Detector, which costs almost $7500, bought with combined efforts of foundations and usual citizens has become a long-awaited New Year surprise for Department of neonatal resuscitation of Zaporozhye regional children’s hospital
January 22, 2010, 7:007783Dima Lyaut, born in 2005 - Retroperitoneal neuroblastoma
Our sunny angel, Dima Lyaut flew away from us...This brave boy passed away...
March 23, 2012, 21:007772Olga Pavlenko, born in 2002 - Cystic fibrosis
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Unfortunately, at the end of 2022, Olga passed away. We express our condolences to the familie. Thanks to everyone who supported Olga during her illness.
December 23, 2020, 19:557765Photo report: using donation from Marino P., Erich S., USA, Highlander, Israel, and parcels from Irina M., Switzerland, and Kahpo, USA
Children of "Sun" baby's orphanage and orphanage #3 of Zaporozhye received useful and interesting gifts
November 28, 2007, 0:057762Berdyansk Territorial Medical Association
BTMO has more than half a century of history. At the same time, for more than 70 years, the Berdyansk hospital has been known for providing medical and preventive care and medical services to residents of Berdyansk. In particular, women and children under
February 21, 2011, 18:007755Save a child: Borishpolets Sashen’ka, 1 year 8 months – liver tumor, deafness
Sashen’ka has completed his treatment and temporarily doesn't require the welfare
March 31, 2007, 0:007738The boarding school # 1 in Zaporozhye (for children with defection of movement)
180 children with repercussions of poliomyelitis and cerebral palsy live and study at this boarding school
February 15, 2010, 15:007718How to make donation for orphans and sick children of Zaporozhye region: WEBMONEY
August 21, 2012, 0:057705Iryna Nemchenko, born in 2000 - retinopathy of prematurity (5th stage)
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Iryna’s eye surgery in May went successfully. Now she can see the light…but that’s it for now. There’s a purchase of crystalline lens in August. Thanks a lot for your support!
November 16, 2012, 21:007672A Child Needs a Family: Vlada Ch., born in 2000
It takes a special person to hear and see emptiness. Vlada is this unique child…Profile # 0147721
September 17, 2013, 0:007665Yevheniya Kalenyuk, born in 2007 — mucoviscidosis
Little angel Yevheniya passed away...
August 9, 2012, 16:107646A Child Needs a Family: Sergey S., born in 2008
Sergey is a little energy ball. Active play excites him beyond measure. Profile # 0056289
December 4, 2014, 13:507637Mikhail Bratushkin, born in 2005 – Cystic fibrosis
Help Mikhail build the future he dreams of and deserves
October 20, 2015, 12:407625Photo report: sport equipment purchased using Wes P. and his friends donation
22 balls, 12 skipping-ropes, 10 pairs of sports shoes, sports uniform were bought using this money
November 7, 2007, 0:057598A Child Needs a Family: Anastasiya born in 2015
Musical Nastenka! Questionnaire number 0289689.
August 1, 2017, 13:007596Towards the Sun with hope!
Today, on St. Valentine’s Day we’re asking you for your support, our dear readers. Our friend Valentin who lives in Zaporizhia needs 4, 000 hryvnyas (503 $) to buy some necessary medicine for his current chemotherapy!
March 10, 2011, 16:307579First infusion pump was bought to the children's hematology department of Zaporozhye
September 20, 2006, 0:007569Maria Rybalt, born in 1997– acute leukemia
Unfortunately, Maria’s battle for life is over…The girl died at the hospital. Many thanks to everyone who supported Maria!
May 17, 2013, 13:007560Zaporozhye Regional Children's Psychological - neurological Sanitarium
About 70 children from Zaporizhzhya and the Zaporizhzhyan region spend their holidays and recover during the year in the mental health facility
January 25, 2012, 14:007536Darya Mochernyuk, born in 2010 – cystic fibrosis
Our Dasha is a special child. Firstly, because she is very talented, and secondly because she lives with cystic fibrosis. For our young talent to live, she needs to take a handful of expensive pills every day.
September 11, 2015, 8:457534A Child Needs a Family: Alina K., was born in 1997
Alya is 18 years old now
December 13, 2010, 17:057533Nikita Kolbin, born in 2009 - apallic syndrome
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to your kind donations Nikita is going to a health resort!
August 22, 2012, 11:107494The Opening of Tourist Season 2011
On the 15-18th of March, 2011 twenty children from Volnynsk Orphanage and Third Orphanage were on the Southern Coast of Crimea, they climbed Demergi Mountain and Ayu-Dag Mountain, also visited The Glade of Fairy Tales in Yalta.
April 26, 2011, 22:007453Photo reporting: Volunteers visiting Zaporozhye baby's home "Sun" on January 19, 2007
On a rainy day of January 19 Zaporozhye's volunteers visited a children's home "Sun"
January 27, 2007, 0:007442Ruslan Muratov – brain tumor
Ruslan has successfully undergone his surgery! We're grateful the "Make a present of Life" Russian charity fund and all the kind donors!
June 30, 2011, 7:007431Help in organizing excursion to Kiev for children from boarding school # 7 (Zaporozhe) needed!
30 foster children of the boarding school # 7 (Zaporozhye) have the possibility to visit Kiev. Kiev volunteers are ready to pay for the food and floor show, the only thing left is to gather lacking sum for travel fare
April 7, 2008, 0:057428Daniella Rudenko, born in 2009 – retinoblastoma (retinal cancer)
Fundraising is closed! Once we get the news from her parents and learn the course of treatment of the child - the information will be updated.
May 19, 2011, 20:307426Latest news from Kalinovka orphanage
Last Thursday we traveled to Kalinovka with Dr. Mariana. She checked all of the children with medical concerns, gave recommendations to Olga Nikolaevna, the local medic, and wrote out a list of the most necessary medicines
May 6, 2008, 0:057419A Child Needs a Family: Svetlana L., born in 1999
Music does not interest little Svetlana, all her days resemble each other. She seems to be constantly occupied with the question what is about her body that prevents her from having a loving mom and dad. Profile # 0061711
May 23, 2013, 12:007413Outcome of the “Happy Child foundation” activities in 2011
Last year with your valuable support we managed to help tens of orphans and sick children for a sum about 3 million 185 thousand hryvnas and to continue implementation of important projects
August 17, 2012, 11:007405"Adoption Department is under terrific pressure” – says Liudmila Volynets
Head of the Ukraine’s State Department for Adoption informs about progress and problems of this government agency
March 30, 2009, 10:007382Tokmak District Central Hospital (TDCH)
TDCH provides medical assistance to children from Tokmaksky, Chernigovsky, and Mykhailovsky districts
August 2, 2012, 19:007358In 2009 the Fund "Happy Child" has bought the powerful air-conditioners for the children's hospital in Zaporozhie region
Two of the hospital departments will be able to "breathe freely". In other departments of the hospital the heat will continue to disturb the doctors and the young patients
May 4, 2010, 14:007353My trip to Ukrainian orphans
Keshia’s story about visiting special needs orphans in Zaporozhzhye region
September 12, 2014, 14:007347Save a Child: Sveta Prokaza, 9 years old - Ewing`s sarcoma
The main course of treatment is over. Sveta has come back to Zaporozhye. We thank all the people who helped this sunny girl!
February 3, 2010, 15:157336Ostapenko Polina, born in 2011 - Biliary atresia
Thanks to our kind donors the sum of 106,000 euros is collected!
November 19, 2011, 0:307329A Child Needs a Family: Nina K., born in 1997
Nina is 18 years old now
September 10, 2012, 10:357277Save a child: Belka Denis, 5 years old - accute limphoblastic leucaemia
Thank God, Denis has ended the basic, heaviest stage of treatment. Now the supporting therapy remains.
January 11, 2007, 0:007252A Child Needs A Family: Veronika Sh., born in 1997
Veronika is 18 years old now
September 4, 2011, 13:007246A Child Needs a Family: Tatyana B., born in 1999
Tatyana is 18 years old now
January 14, 2014, 12:007236Voinylovich Alina, 14 years old – lymphogranulomatosis
The basic course of treatment is completed! We thank all the people who supported the girl!
July 14, 2010, 16:307235Kira Prokopchyk, born in 2011 - Complex congenital heart defects
Fundraising is closed! On behalf of the foundation and parents, we thank all the helpers! As of 10.06.20. fundraising is suspended. At this stage, Kirochka's family cope with the treatment on their own.
January 6, 2012, 15:307220TV channel “Inter”: “In details with…Selective charity”
In this material were shown a governor of Zaporozhue region, employees of charity fund “Happy Child”, orphanage for children with special needs in Kalinovka, orphanage “Sun” and other institutions.
October 18, 2010, 18:007212Do not Hide Your Eyes When You Look at Me: Everyday Life of Children's Orphanages
A few days before Adoption Day the correspondents of ReporterUA decided to visit the Zaporozhye Regional Center of Social and Psychological Rehabilitation to see how children - orphans live in Zaporozhye at present
October 24, 2012, 14:007201Save a child: Lutsenko Dima, 13 years old - relapse of accute limphoblastic leucaemia
Dima finished treatment, thanks to all donors!
January 11, 2007, 0:007200Kirill Karpachev (born in 2000) and Timofei Karpachev (born in 2011) – Cystic fibrosis
Mom, dad and two wonderful sons – they would be the happiest family if only the boys were healthy. The two brothers have the same form of cystic fibrosis
June 9, 2016, 22:007199What Families Need to Know When Considering Adoption of a Child from the Former Soviet Union
August 17, 2006, 0:007177Vladislav Bogomazov, born in 2009 - Cystic fibrosis
Vlad is one of the most challenged of all my wards. He is only six years old, but during that time he has repeatedly been on the verge of life and death.
August 19, 2016, 15:157145Shevchenko Alexander, 24 y.o, 4.07.1991 and Shevchenko Vitaly, 21 y.o, 30.12.1993 - Alport syndrome, kidney failure.
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
December 10, 2015, 21:007139Oksana Ananyeva, born in 1983 – chronic viral hepatitis C. Yaroslav Ananyev, born in 2010 - perinatal cytomegalovirus infection
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to you and the Ukrainian Charitable Exchange we have managed to collect the necessary sum of money for a couple of months for Oksana’s treatment! Thanks a lot!
April 2, 2012, 14:007129“From USA – with love…” (photo report about parcels received from Erich, Amy and Wes)
Recently we distributed gifts, received from our American friends, to children of the orphanage #3 of Zaporozhye
October 18, 2007, 0:057128† Vladik Tikhonov died
For those 4 months we knew Vladik Tikhonov his name became a symbol of hope. It was the hope for his recovery and also for the rescue of other seriously ill children.
December 11, 2008, 8:007075Ukraine- Russia: Cooperative walking tour
From the 3rd to the 10th of August 2010 the Moscow “Detskij dom” (“Children’s home”) Foundation together with the Zaporizhian “Happy Child” Foundation held a cooperative walking tour to visit many sights in Crimea
October 15, 2010, 16:357052Photo reporting: volunteers visit Zaporozhye regional asylum for children
Before New Year's holidays we have decided to visit a regional shelter for minors and to present them gifts which have sent guys from abroad and have collected usual people with kind heart
January 14, 2008, 0:057052Zaporizhyan Special Secondary Boarding School for Children with Learning Difficulties #9
Pupils of the boarding school # 9 have some learning difficulties, but they are still able to enjoy their lives...
February 1, 2012, 15:007040A Foreign Orphan: Are little orphans from Zaporizhzhia Objects of Help or Just “Fancy Puppies”?
The ReporterUA has interviewed supporters and opponents of foreign adoption in Ukraine. They all told us why Americans adopt Ukrainian children with Down Syndrome and use them as fashion accessories at the parties of foreign adoptive parents
May 14, 2012, 11:057027Educational Program for Orphans - learning progress
May 3, 2006, 0:007015Natasha Shramko – Cerebellum-Medulloblastoma, Mts in Spinal Medulla and Cerebrum
Fundraising closed in connection with the death of a child Our sincere condolences to the mother and sister Anya Marina.
June 25, 2011, 12:007005Pressing Problems of Ukrainian Youth with Special Needs
I received a very tough task – to explore some pressing problems and urgent needs of Ukrainian young people with various types of disabilities. So, here is the result of my monitoring
March 21, 2012, 20:006984Photo report: three new refrigerators were given to Zaporozhye regional children's hospital
Refrigerators were given to the newborn baby’s pathology department and intensive therapy unit
October 19, 2007, 0:056956Zaporozhye regional foundling-home (orphanage) for minors
Home page of Zaporozhye regional foundling-home (orphanage) for minors
August 22, 2007, 0:306954Tatyana Zlobina, born in 1993 – cystic fibrosis with pancreatic insufficiency
Fundraising is closed due to the death of Tatyana! Unfortunately, on March 9, 2023, Tanyusha passed away. We express our condolences to the families. Thanks to everyone who supported Tanya during her illness.
December 2, 2015, 10:206939Finding Alix...An Awesome Child!
Since the end of 2011 this building has been Alix's home, a 'Happy Home', the vision of 'The Happy Child Foundation' and this is where I got to spend some time with him
April 24, 2012, 11:006929Aleksandr Boronin, 19 years old – Polytrauma after a Road Traffic Accident
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
February 18, 2016, 12:006926Photo-report: A trip to Khortitsa National Reserve was organized for the girls – pupils of the Kirovo orphanage
Fascinating excursions are going on! On August 11th the pupils of Kirovo Orphanage visited the Historic and Cultural Zaporizhian Sich centre and the Zaporizhian Cossack Museum where fascinating excursions were held for them
September 5, 2011, 20:506922Anastasia Zhygiliy, 4 years old - Mucoviscidosis, mixed form
Nastenka is a bright ray of sunshine, who rushes to live, to love, to create! From the first days of her life the baby girl was diagnosed with a dreadful disease of cystic fibrosis. Like for many others, it divided the lives of her parents into Before and
May 25, 2016, 13:506907Artemiy Kazachuk – 10 years old, Cystic fibrosis – mixed form.
“I wish for my son to live longer, reach his potential and be happy!”
April 25, 2016, 20:406907Share your love with kids who truly need it!
Our project of a mobile game room needs Your financial support
December 27, 2011, 22:206899Becomming John Lahutsky
People tend to die before the actual death. Childhood dreams are hit by unforseen difficulties and break, adolescence plans face unexpected obstacles until the man runs out of desires, imagination and mere will to live
October 25, 2011, 7:006886Save a Child: Dashen’ka Evdokimova: Will you help or just pass by?
On the 18th of July in the Israeli clinic passed away our lovely Dashenka Evdokimova
April 6, 2010, 15:006878Financial report about "From Heart to Heart" charity trip
December 13, 2006, 0:006873The child found a family: Darya I. born in 2009
Daria found a new loving family
October 8, 2015, 12:006873A doctor without a computer: nonsense in the West countries, reality in Ukraine
In the West medicine is impossible without wide use of information technologies. In Ukraine even central hospitals suffer from lack of computer technologies. We ask our readers to help with purchasing PCs for the oncohaematology in Zaporizhzhia
September 21, 2009, 6:006870A Child Needs a Family: Stepan S., born in 2013
Stepan is an active little guy. Profile# 0245152
October 20, 2015, 13:306854How splendid the Crimean autumn is…
The last in 2009 hike in Crimea with orphans has been finished. Children covered more than 60 km, climbed up 1300 m high and visited caves of Karabi- Yaily. Impressions about the campaign are still bright in our memory but we are making new plans for the
November 16, 2009, 6:006812Photo report: Donation "Boots and clothes for orphans" from Wes and his friends
Children of the orphanage #3 of Zaporozhye are very thankfull to Wes Peterson, USA and his friends, who donated $400 to purchase boots to orphans
January 30, 2007, 0:006795“Ukraine’s Forgotten Children” as I have seen and as I know them…
One month ago BBC 4 (UK) released a stunning documentary by Kate Blewitt, “Ukraine’s Forgotten Children.” The film offers the most complete and accurate picture so far of the warehouse system for disabled children and adults
July 23, 2012, 11:406771Photo reports on $1000 donation received October 17, 2006 from American "anonymous believers"
December 6, 2006, 0:006770Katya Radeva, born in 2004 - retroperitoneal neuroblastoma with extension into the abdominal cavity. Stage 3
Katya has finished her life journey on March 30th 2015. There are no more pains, tears and sufferings…
December 24, 2013, 21:006767Cystic Fibrosis (Cystic Fibrosis) Patient Assistance Program
This program is based on real stories of the children. All the events are real and taken from the lives of the children we support. In the future we will publish the official recommended program on our website, to be implemented by the government official
June 3, 2012, 14:016763Viktoria Butenko, born in 2002 – cystic fibrosis
Our dear Viktoria became an angel on July 23 2015...May her soul rest in peace!
December 16, 2014, 11:106757A car is not a luxury: this is an opportunity to help indigent people
Every trip to a medical institution for disabled people is an ordeal.
June 10, 2019, 11:306757No time anymore!
At last we have received invoices from two hospitals, which are ready to treat Vladik Tikhonov
October 21, 2008, 8:006739Polina Kolesnichenko, 13 years old – Congenital heart diseases, pulmonary hypertension
Fundraising is closed! Many thanks to all our helpers and wizards! The operation of the double transplant paid for our state! In the near future Pauline flies to India. The collected funds will be spent on the needs associa
July 6, 2016, 18:306735A Child’s Appeal from Ukraine’s Highest Mountain
Young Cossacks from Zaporizhzhya recently climbed Mt. Hoverla to read a letter from a boy from the Kalinovka internat for severely disabled children
September 20, 2011, 0:006720Street concert in the center of Zaporozhye was the first step to Vladik's rescue
In August, 29, the street concert took place in the centre of Zaporozhye. We tried to attract people’s attention to Vladik Tikhonov's problem: acute myelogenous leukemia. Vladik needs the bone marrow transplantation which costs about 150 thousand dollars
September 22, 2008, 10:006712Poluektov Ivan, born in 2009 – Communicating decompensated hydrocephalus, optic nerve atrophy.
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
December 14, 2015, 12:306703Pelageya Nesterenko, born in 2013 – Cystic Fibrosis
One can talk or write about the little Pelasha only with a smile on one’s face. She is constantly moving, jumping and smiling around!
July 27, 2020, 15:326666Ilona Petrakova suffers from acute leukemia
Thank you for help to Ilona! Now the family does not need the financial support.
September 21, 2010, 15:306656The Vasilyevka Special Comprehensive Secondary Boarding School for children with learning difficulties
The school is situated in the grounds of the picturesque, 19th century landmark, Popov’s Castle
June 17, 2011, 23:006656Child needs a family: Alexandra P. (was born in October, 1996) and Liuba P.(was born in January, 1998)
Alexandra finished school
June 29, 2010, 14:006652The child has found a family: Igor K., born in 2004
Igor is in a new loving family.
September 14, 2012, 17:506614A Child Needs a Family: Anna O., born in 2011
Anna is a smiling girl even though she used to be unsociable and did not like to be bothered. Profile # 0208875
December 4, 2014, 16:306611Residents of London, Kyiv, and Zaporizhzhia are helping to finance roof repairs of a building in Kalinovka. Half of the necessary sum has been already collected
Family-style home for orphaned children with severe disabilities will be the first not only in Zaporizhzhya area, but in all of Ukraine. Everybody can help make this unique project a reality
June 30, 2010, 10:306588A Child Needs a Family: Miroslava P., born in 2002
This young model is waiting for her hour of triumph. Profile # 0059192
June 7, 2013, 19:306565Eva Vorobyeva, born in 2009 - Sensory hearing loss 2-3 degrees, autism.
Fundraising is closed! We are grateful to everyone who responded to the call for help for Eve: the required amount - 17,104 hryvnia - was collected, in March 2012 the child goes to Moscow for the long-awaited operation
February 12, 2012, 14:006550Save a Child: Rouslan Soroka - 6 years old, leucosis relapse
Rouslan has leucosis relapse
January 27, 2010, 12:456549Sophia Udod, four years old – cerebral spastic paralysis
Sofia has passed a course of the rehabilitation treatment in a specialized clinic.
July 8, 2010, 15:306549Zarina Ermolenko, born in 2008 – cystic fibrosis with pancreatic deficiency
Fundraising is closed due to the death of the child! July 9, 2017 Zarina left our world. Kind and bright memory to the kid
December 2, 2015, 18:506519A Child Needs a Family: Kirill D., born in 2008
Kirill likes to play with the mirror and tries very hard to see his reflection in it. Profile # 0058657
July 16, 2014, 13:006490The Kids’ Journey from the Gulyapole Orphanage
Not every adult can boast of visiting Lviv let alone children who are deprived of parents’ love and care. Can an orphan child afford such a journey to Lviv?
November 12, 2010, 15:306487A Child Needs a Family: Sergey K., born in 2001
Sergey is 18 years old now
September 23, 2013, 11:056480The New Holter Has Already Saved a Child’s Heart
The new device for the Cardiology Department of the Fifth Children’s Hospital has already saved a life
October 15, 2013, 14:506476News about Nastya Sizonenko
Her life is in peril! Every minute the girl can perish from bleedings. We need to collect the residuary sum of 3000 Euro for the soonest medical evaluation and treatment in Germany
October 30, 2008, 12:006466Chernigovka central regional hospital: children’s unit and children’s infectious diseases unit
For over a century the Chernigovka hospital has been caring for the well-being of its patients
August 9, 2012, 14:006446Ukrainian orphans educate Orange County
A special tour at the OCFA headquarters for 30 Ukranian orphans on a three week trip to the United States was sponsored by Family Hope International an organization that works to find adoptive families for orphans from foreign countries
August 18, 2008, 10:006427Children from the Zaporizhia training rehabilitation center of the Orphanage # 3 need gym trainers!
70% children examined were diagnosed with platypodia, and 80% - with habit scoliosis. Physicians advised the orphanage staff to purchase some training equipment. But the orphanage administration cannot afford it.
May 19, 2011, 20:006407The Happy Child Foundation: A Fairytale Garden in Kalinovka
A volunteer weekend, which has been long ago promised, was finally held on Saturday, May 5 in the orphanage located in the village of Kalinovka, even despite the hot weather and rather late time for planting
May 31, 2012, 12:556404Denis Boldenkov – acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Bright prospects of a young family with two kids were broken with a terrible diagnosis of their older son: "leukemia". Nobody can be ever prepared to this, so now they really need our help!
April 11, 2011, 19:306404Family-type Children's Home of Svetlana Petrushenko
The friendly family consisting of mother and six children wants to adopt two more orphans. It is necessary to enlarge accommodation for this purpose. Unfortunately, the mother doesn’t have any money
June 15, 2010, 13:306395Photo report: tourist expedition "Adventurers"
Starting from July the 8th through July the 12th, 2011, around 30 children from large and low-income families from Kupriyanovka village council spent several unforgettable, warm and beautiful days participating in a mobile tent camp
August 23, 2011, 17:306383We Are From the Future – What About You?
Children from large families of Zaporozhye during exciting excursions that were organized for them by employees of the Museum of Local History and the Museum of Wax
November 24, 2011, 12:506379Danil Sukhonos, born in 2002– portal hypertension
Fundraising is closed! We managed to collect 900 USD. of 5700 USD. The missing amount on the operation, intensive care and rehabilitation period promised to pay Rusfond. I sincerely thank everyone for their support!
December 5, 2014, 16:206370Map of orphanhood in Ukraine: a key to understand the numbers
August 13, 2012, 7:006357Arkhip Solomatin, born in 2011 - congenital anomaly of right lower limb
Fundraising is closed! The kid is being treated. As soon as there is a need of our help parents turn.
August 21, 2014, 7:006356Vyhristenko Gregory, 2 years old – Cystic fibrosis with pancreatic insufficiency
Fundraising is closed! Sincere thanks to all our assistants. Grigory's family moved permanently to another country.
October 15, 2015, 17:006311Dear donors, stop “feeding” orphanages, please!
The author of this article Alexander Khvostenko is an orphanage graduate, a foster-father honoured with “Conscientious Parenthood”. Although this article was written in 2009, it is still relevant today.
March 22, 2011, 21:006281Anna Dyatlova, 4 year - Сystic fibrosis
Our baby is growing and developing actively, possessed all the new skills. At Anya formed his matchless and individual character and outlook.
August 22, 2016, 12:006273Ukrainian family needs help in creating family-type orphanage
February 27, 2006, 0:006262A Child Needs a Family: Sasha S., born in 1996
Sasha finished school and studies at the lycee
June 25, 2007, 0:176260A Child Has a Family: Sergey P., born in 1997
Sergey finally has his loving family now! He'll live in the USA!
June 6, 2013, 11:106259Egor Organischuk, born in 2001 - rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) of pelvis, stage 3
Fundraising closed in connection with the death of a child Yegor left this world on the night of 26 to 27 of October. He fought with all his strength in his recovery and he believed everything including. But the Lord God ha
November 26, 2014, 19:006250An unforgettable Saturday in Zaporizhia
A story about an American guy who helped the kids from Gulyaypole orphanage to make a wonderful trip to the Zaporizhian Sich
September 16, 2010, 14:306243A Child Needs a Family: Sergey N., born in 2009
Sergey loves endearment and attention. Profile # 0163815
November 25, 2014, 20:556234Announcement of "From heart to heart - 2" charity trip, March 2007
Next charity trip to rural orphanages of Zaporozhye region planned on March 3, 2007
February 23, 2007, 2:006216Yulia P., born in 2005
September 29, 2014, 10:356203The child found a family: Galina B., born in 2005
Galya has found new loving parents. We are sincerely happy for her!
June 19, 2016, 21:456196Wow, we’ve had a great ride!
In November, 2011 more than 80 foster- children and children from needy and large families had a wonderful time skating on “Katran” Ice Arena
December 7, 2011, 14:306190Devote a minute attention
15 February 2011 – International Childhood Cancer Day. Our Charity Foundation decided to raise awareness of cancer by launching a special auction
March 19, 2011, 23:006179The Report on the Work Done for the Chernigov Child's Home in August-September, 2012
The choice of a contractor for the reconstruction of the Happy Home-2 and the power audit are the main achievements of the period under review
October 31, 2012, 10:306172The Kamyshevakha Secondary Boys’ School for social rehabilitation
There are boys aged 11 to 15 years studying at this school. They have been convicted for various crimes. Most of them are from dysfunctional families
January 26, 2012, 11:006164The Volnyansk children travel to the capital
The pupils of the Volnyansk boarding school and the children from Bekarievo and Volnyansk large families will remember these bright and colourful summer days for a long time
October 25, 2011, 15:306162Christmas Holiday at the Orthodox orphanage «Nadezhda»
Children without parental guardianship who have found their new family at the Orthodox orphanage "Nadezhda" ("Hope") are being educated as Orthodox Christians. On the 7th of January they invited their friends to celebrate the Christmas together.
March 11, 2009, 9:006151Ukrainian orphans get chance at adoption
A trip to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo gave a group of Ukrainian orphans a rare chance Wednesday to see the world beyond their economically depressed former Soviet republic
April 10, 2007, 3:106144I want to make the world a little bit better....
One can choose what they do: whether to boast of his happiness and welfare, or to share it with other people and to be a little bit happier, to make the world a little bit better
February 1, 2012, 19:306139A Child Needs a Family: Makar R., born in 2010
This boy’s name means “happy” in Greek. Profile# 0156412
November 18, 2014, 20:306136Vladislav Taran, born in 1995 - aplastic anemia
The fund-raising campaign is closed Vladislav has completed his ATGAM treatment course. He needs to take another expensive Akvarale medicine. We’ll restart the fund-raising campaign as soon as we have some more news
April 28, 2013, 12:406134Photo report: donation from Frontier Horizon
12 beds and 10 carpets were bought using donation from Frontier Horizon organization, USA
May 24, 2007, 8:106132Zaporozhye Specialized Boarding School for children with learning difficulties # 2
There are 205 children aged from 7 to 18 at the boarding school # 2
January 24, 2012, 14:006120A Child Needs a Family: Maxim G., born in 1998
Max can’t really imagine what his family was like - or even why a child needs a family. He just knows he wants to be a part of a family. His profile number is 0060656
June 15, 2011, 20:006118A little body often harbors a great soul
Very important components for respiratory systems have been purchased for Zaporozhye regional children’s hospital intensive care, for a total sum of 6 397 UAH due to the donations made by the OTP Bank employees and clients.
February 11, 2011, 10:006111A Child Needs a Family: Vladimir P., born in 2006
The world by touch... Profile# 0251663
August 11, 2015, 16:056107A Child Needs a Family: Vladislav K., born in 2001
Vladislav is 18 years old now
April 23, 2013, 11:006100A Child Needs a Family: Kristina K., was born in 1998
Kristina is 18 years old now
September 27, 2010, 17:006097Vova S., - acute myeloblastic leukemia
Vova passed away in the middle of December. Let his soul rest in peace...
October 28, 2011, 14:306092Sensor for the ulstrasound device is broken in Zaporozhye regional children's hospital
The efficient therapy of hundreds of babies in Zaporozhhye region depends on sensor availability. The cost of new sensor is 4 800 Euro and it should be purchased as soon as possible
November 11, 2009, 6:006090The Novonikolaevsk Special School for Children with Pronunciation Difficulties
260 children are raised in the boarding school. Fortunately, many of them completely get rid of the speech defects by the end of education.
September 6, 2010, 13:006089“I Want to Be Project”: Zaporozhye Air Gates Open Wide to Orphans
“The Happy Child” Foundation continues its “I Want to Be” Project. Students get acquainted with the procedure of customs control and have a chance to feel themselves real pilots
October 28, 2011, 17:006057Man accused of molesting adopted boys
April 19, 2006, 0:006055Save a child: Popov Bogdan, 4 years old - Wilms tumor (cancer of kidney)
Bogdan finished treatment, thanks to all donors!
September 30, 2006, 0:006052Arina Lukashova, born in 1997 – mucoviscidosis (cystic fibrosis)
Arina’s heart stopped on January 2nd…We will always remember you, girl!
June 21, 2012, 11:106047Vladislava Taran, born in 1996 - acute lymphoblastic leukemia
After her great fight for life Vladislava passed away September 3rd
May 17, 2012, 18:306037Charitable Fund “Doctor Clown” in Zaporozhye
A team of Zaporozhye volunteers is treating the little patients with the help of laughter
August 3, 2011, 15:006015Microeconomic Development and Social Enterprise in Ukraine: A "Marshall Plan" for Ukraine
The most urgent component of the project below is relief and modern medical treatment for tens of thousands of Ukraine's children diagnosed as psychoneurologically handicapped. Many have died in state care, in primitive and inhumane conditions
August 15, 2007, 2:156002The child found a family: Fyodor, born in 2016
Fedya is in a new loving family
September 14, 2016, 11:005992Couple brought home boy from Ukrainian orphanage, then his best friend
American adoptive family, Becky and Mike said that adopting in Ukraine was one of the most difficult things they've done in their life, but they want to adopt more orphans.
July 2, 2008, 10:005972Dasha needs your help!
Costs for Dasha’s bone-marrow transplantation are being fundraising, but time is limited and the sum is far from enough
May 18, 2010, 15:005959Children need a family: Denis (born in 2009) and Veronica (born in 2011)
Young gentleman Denis (0391148) and the beautiful Veronica (0391135).
March 26, 2021, 10:075959Photo reporting: New Year's Party in Zaporozhye's Children Hospital Oncology Ward
When children in Zaporozhye's Children Hospital Oncology Ward laugh, it has a higher value than any laughter you would ever hear. Their eyes full of happiness, requests to say " thank you" on their behalf to Santa…
January 12, 2007, 0:005935Financial statement of the Charity Fund “Happy Child” and the www.deti.zp.ua website on November 2007
December 20, 2007, 0:055928Ivanchenko Nikolay - Infantile Cerebral Paralysis
Nikolay is now able to take his treatment! Thanks for your great support!
November 2, 2010, 13:305915Good Adventures at the Ivan Spring...
27 children from large, low-income, single-parent and rural families from the Zaporozhye region entered the camp called Adventurers' (a la Mayne Ried) on July 22 2011
August 26, 2011, 15:005911Cardio monitor, let’s save children from dying!
This monitor is able to save the lives of hundreds and perhaps thousands of children
September 14, 2010, 17:105890Children Need A Family: Kostia K., born in 1997; Galina K., born in 1999; Victoria K., Born in 1999
Kostiya is 18 years old now
December 7, 2011, 14:005888Save a child: Shkryabko Vova, 9 years old - brain cancer
Vova died in February 2008
February 8, 2007, 0:005883I'm looking for my mummy (article about orphan shelter for infants "Sunny" ("Solnishko") in Zaporozhye)
November 8, 2006, 0:005881Katya Prusenko: "Waiting with hope!"
Katya’s dream differs from usual dreams of children of the same age. The girl hopes that one day a suitable donor’s kidney will be found for her and it will match her
January 31, 2011, 13:005874Save a child: Tovchigrechko Vladik, 4,5 years old – acute lymphoblast leucosis
Vladik has completed his treatment and temporarily doesn't require the welfare
March 31, 2007, 0:005869Children need a family: Daryana born in March 28, 2009
Daryana is a special child. file (0288605)
August 26, 2018, 13:405866Maxim Gladkov, 1 year - Biliary atresia
Fundraising is closed due to the death of the child. Unfortunately, the struggle for Maxim's life is over ... The boy died in the hospital.
August 23, 2016, 13:305858A Child Needs a Family: Alexander K., born in 2001
Alexander is 18 years old now
September 27, 2013, 16:005856Vladymir Romanenko - osteogenous sarcoma of the right thigh
Vova Romanenko is no longer with us
September 21, 2010, 17:005851Save a child: Moroz Nadya, 11 years old - brainstem tumor
Nadya had the brain tumor and died in May 2007
March 31, 2007, 0:005848A Child Needs a Family: Julia B., born in 2002
Julia has reached the age of majority
February 6, 2014, 11:005836Darina Bigus, born in 2004.,- myeloblastic leukemia
Thanks to many kind donors a sum of 20, 000 euros was raised! Darina is going to have bone marrow transplant surgery in Italy!. Darina's mother is very grateful to you!
August 5, 2011, 7:005831All on Safari!
On 28 April 2011 nine special-needs children from the orphanage (internat) at Kalinovka visited the Berdiansk zoo and viewed the Sea of Azov.
May 27, 2011, 8:005831Andryusha K., an orphan that survived cancer needs a loving family
Andryusha K., has a family now
November 21, 2007, 0:175829Local women off to Ukraine to help special-needs kids
March 22, 2006, 0:005828Photoreportage: Life-saving record
A 30-year-old citizen of Zaporizhia sets out on a bicycle trip across the whole of Ukraine to break his own record – and to save a child’s life!
October 8, 2010, 19:005803A Child Needs a Family: Oleg B., born in 2002
Oleg has reached the age of majority
January 16, 2013, 17:005803Children need a family: Denis (born in 2009) and Nikita (born in 2012)
Denis (0274736) and Nikita (0402666) - Three bright brothers!
January 29, 2022, 11:015793Anastasia Ocheretko, born in 2002 - Hemorrhagic stroke, cerebral artery aneurism
The fund-raising campaign is closed Anastasia has finally undergone her surgery successfully! She currently doesn't need your financial support! Thank you very much!
December 26, 2011, 18:305790A child needs a family: Ulia B. was born in 1998. She desperately needs a family
Julia is 18 years old now
June 2, 2011, 20:005789Dmytro Bondarenko, 14 years old - Osteosarcoma of the right femur
Fundraising is closed! In the absence of information about the child
May 26, 2016, 10:005787Evelina, born in 2005
February 5, 2020, 11:005778The child found a family: Nikolai V., born in 2007
The child lives in a new loving family
August 3, 2015, 20:405765Statute charity foundation „Happy Child”
May 1, 2013, 0:005755The Baydarska Fairy-Tale for Children from Molochansk
From 23rd to 26th of October eleven students of the Molochansk orphanage school and 3 children from large families stayed in one of the most picturesque places in the Crimea – Baydarska Valley
November 21, 2011, 13:205740Photo reporting: Children from orphanages went to Lvov and the Carpathians in February 2010
12 orphans (from the orphanage «Nadezhda» and foster families) have made a one-week trip to Lvov and the Carpathians (Bukovel)
March 24, 2010, 21:005734A Child Needs A Family: Isus Ya., born in 2001
Isus (Jesus) is 18 years old now
April 2, 2012, 14:305726A Child Needs A Family: Nikolay V., was born in 1998
Nikolay is 18 years old now
August 25, 2011, 19:005725The child found a family: Olga P, born in 2006
Olya is in a new loving family
September 30, 2013, 10:305694A Child Needs a Family: Sophia G., born in 2008
Sonia is a warm-hearted and energetic girl. Profile#0055226
April 24, 2015, 17:405693A Child Needs a Family: Victor Ch., Born in 1997, Vladimir Ch., Born in 1999, Mikhail Ch., Born in 2006
Victor is 18 years old now
June 15, 2012, 12:505681The Children of Zaporozhye Streets: Life Without The Childhood
It looks like only the priests and volunteers of the Catholic church care about the life of the homeless in Zaporozhye
May 30, 2007, 5:105679In Anticipation of a Miracle
The evening of the 29th of August set Zaporizhzhia on fire with hundreds of smiles, bright show items, carnival characters and fire show in the context of “Happy child” fund charity action to support the kids of Zaporizhzhia region suffering from cancer
October 14, 2009, 11:005671Children Needs a Family: Nikolay born in 2009 and Viktoria born in 2006
A sporting family. Kolia №0296677 and Vika №0296679.
June 13, 2017, 13:405670Child needs a family: Makar in born 2010
Makar is a special child having difficult destiny and severe diagnosis, profile (0156412)
May 25, 2019, 21:355663Save a child: Polonikov Ruslan, 4 years old - leucaemia (cancer of blood)
Ruslan has ended the basic stage of leucaemia treatment - now he receives supporting therapy
September 30, 2006, 0:005653A Taste of U.S. Family Life, but Adoption in Limbo
During the two weeks that Marino and Debbie Prozzo welcomed a Ukrainian orphan in their home, they fell head over heels for a 7-year-old child they may never be able to adopt
January 15, 2007, 0:005643“I Want to Be …” Project: Workshop for boarding-school students from a participant of the TV show “Everybody Dances! - 4”
On Saturday, March 17 at the Sport Palace “Youth” Zoya Saganenko, a participant of the fourth season of a popular TV show “Everybody Dances!”, met with the students from Matveevka orphanage and boarding school #7
April 3, 2012, 13:355627A Child Needs a Family: Svyatoslav B., born in 1999
Svyatoslav is 18 years old now
July 25, 2014, 21:105625Danijil Kuzmin: a very urgent help appeal!
Little Danijil passed away October 8th 2012...
March 24, 2011, 20:005617A child has a family: Zhenya R., was born in 2006
Zhenya has been recently adopted. Now he lives in the USA! We wish this lovely boy all the best!
February 2, 2012, 17:055570Do you wish to present pleasure to children from orphanages? Support an excursion to Lvov and winter Carpathians for Zaporozhye children-orphans
We need the support of sponsors to make children dreams come true
February 12, 2010, 11:005566The Novonikolaevsk Comprehensive Boarding School
The educational institution is more than forty years old. Nowadays there are brought up 81 children and 21 of them are orphans
November 22, 2011, 23:155565Egor Linkov, 1–Cystic Fibrosis, Difficult Condition
Fighting this disease requires lots of money, which I don’t have. I really want to help my son, but cannot!
March 20, 2017, 20:005550Polina Proshina, born in 2008 - a growth in the larynx
Fundraising is suspended! Due to the lack of relevant information and news about the baby.
December 11, 2013, 11:505545Mark Bekh, born in 1991 - acute lymphoid leukemia
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to our kind-hearted donors and volunteers from the medical university Mark could successfully complete his chemotherapy. Thanks a lot!
May 18, 2012, 18:305534The child found a family: Anna P. born in 2009
New loving parents took Anna into the family
November 21, 2016, 13:005530Vitalik S., born in 2001
In embrace of loving Mom and Dad quiet boy from the boarding school, Vitalik, could become a bright little fellow like his favorite cartoon hero Nutcracker
December 22, 2009, 10:005526A Good Start is Half the Job Done!
The reconstruction of the “Happy Home-2” has finally started!
November 16, 2012, 12:005525Alexey G., born in 2005
August 17, 2016, 19:155524“Amazing Khortitsa”, or Merry Adventures on the Island!
Visiting museums, taekwondo and rock climbing workshops, orienteering practice, as well as communication at the fire attracted the children from Liubomovka and Zaporozhye large families to spend their weekend on the legendary Khortitsa Island
October 28, 2011, 13:455516The Kalinovka Orphanage Handicrafts Fair
"Art is the expression of the deepest thoughts in the simplest way"
January 31, 2011, 12:305515Burn Unit of Zaporozhye City Emergency and Urgent Care Clinic
Burn Unit of Zaporozhye City Emergency and Urgent Care Clinic is the only specialized unit in the region the doctors of which provide qualified aid to adults and children with various body burns
January 27, 2011, 10:005509Save a child: Fenogenov Andrew, 6 years old - accute limphoblastic leucaemia
Andryushka has finished the basic treatment despite all complexities and now he is on supporting therapy
January 12, 2007, 0:005505The excursion to the capital of Ukraine-the New Year present to children from foster families.
13 children from foster-families from Zaporozhie Region received unforgettable impressions from their visit to Kiev before the New Year
January 22, 2010, 5:005496Christians make way to Huntsville, aim to find homes for Kiev orphans
May 5, 2006, 0:005479Hortitskiy multidisciplinary education and rehabilitation center
Hortitskiy multidisciplinary education and rehabilitation center – a place where children with special needs open their talants
March 15, 2010, 15:005477Maria Prokofieva, 24 – Pulmonary Hypertension associated with Heart Disease
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
March 12, 2017, 8:005473First Municipal Children’s Hospital Zaporozhye
The Zaporozhye municipal children’s hospital № 1 is situated in the Cosmicheskiy (Communarovskiy) district of Zaporozhye and has 3 specialized clinical departments in its structure.
February 28, 2011, 13:005465A Child Needs a Family: Anastasia, born in 2002
Anastasia is 18 years old now
July 14, 2016, 16:375465Electronic Database for Ukrainian Orphans Launched
In Lviv region of Ukraine a unified electronic database on orphans, children deprived of parental care and children from crisis families was created.
October 10, 2007, 0:055462First step is done and we are moving forward.
We visited Kalinovka orphanage one more time, here is the news
September 16, 2010, 3:005446The Tokmak Special Boarding School for children with learning difficulties
130 children of ages ranging from 5 to 19 years live in this institution – from the Tokmak, Chernigiv, Primorsk and Orekhov districts. All the children are from problematic families. 20 of them are orphans
November 4, 2011, 12:455444Danil Leusov, born in 2011 - embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the urinary bladder
Little Danil finished his lifepath on Febuary 8th, 2015. This brave boy was the sun of the department of oncology. May Danil rest in peace!
June 11, 2014, 13:305439Newborn's pathology department of Zaporozhye Regional Children's Hospital
The newborn's pathology department specializes in the treatment of the neonatal pathologies: prematurity, the pathologies of prenatal development, birth asphyxia, infections, jaundice
January 15, 2010, 10:005435Valeriy Ponomarenko, born in 1999 - acute hybrid leukemia
We have just told you about Valeriy…but this little brave boy could not wait any more. His heart stopped today at 14.00…Let’s keep his family in our prayers!
January 28, 2013, 16:405434The operation has been done to Nastia Sizonenko at German clinic
The operation, carried out in Regensburg on January, 12, gives Nastia a chance to recover. Owing to response of kindhearted people it was possible to collect 88 000 grivna and to enlist the support of one of the German funds
January 22, 2010, 6:005430European Standards on the Zaporizhian Steppes: A Staff Training Project at the Kalinovka Internat for Special Needs Children
For the first time the seminar called “Basic Care for Children with Serious Cognitive-Physical Disabilities” took place in Kalinovka (Steinbach) children’s facility
August 26, 2009, 10:005429Alina Belyaeva, born in 2009 - Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Alya has finished her earthly journey. We offer our sincere condolences to family and friends.
January 20, 2017, 10:505426“I Want to Be…” Project: Alex is lighting up little stars
Fifteen children from the Zaporozhye boarding school #3 went on an excursion to learn more about TV professions in the scope of the project “I want to be...”
December 7, 2011, 12:305424"DSS" steel foundry will help orphans and sick children on Zaporozhye on International Children's Day
One of the largest company of Zaporozhye continue to help orphans and sick children
June 2, 2007, 5:105422A Child Needs a Family: Innokentiy L., born in 2004
Innokentiy has come of age
September 17, 2014, 11:105419A Child Needs a Family: Marina K., born in 2003
Marina has come of age.
September 29, 2014, 14:105418Children of Zaporozhye who had survived cancer went up the mound on the Khortitsa Island and released balloons into the sky as the sign of the victory over the disease.
8 children from Zaporozhye who had overcome cancer committed a symbolic ascent on the saint Khortitsa land on February 15, 2011, the Cancer Sick Kids’ Day.
March 11, 2011, 21:005387Faces of our Ukrainian community
The article is about "Faces of our Ukrainian community"
June 28, 2012, 15:055373Three unforgettable days in the Crimea
God's blessing and protection, and the road, the backpacks, 12 fidgets, lizards, carrots, condensed milk, the rain, friendship, support and much more ...
June 24, 2010, 9:305370To invite an orphan to your home is to give him a part of your heart
The best presents for a child who has no parental care are not sweets or toys. The best present is a cosy and warm home where somebody waits and loves you. Though this home opens its doors only on weekends
January 16, 2009, 11:005363Ivan Babich
Diagnosis: Sensorineural deafness ІV degreeFor Vanya's further development, individual classes with a correctional teacher and a rehabilitator are needed.
October 16, 2023, 11:305363Photo and video report: Interesting excursions to the museums
In November, 2011 the pupils of three boarding schools and children from large families visited the Museum of Local Lore and St. Petersburg Wax Museum
January 5, 2012, 18:405360Sasha and Liosha
Let's create decent living conditions for the children from Kalinovka together.
February 6, 2018, 21:005359Help for the Most Helpless
In June nineteen bed-ridden children from Kalinovka moved to the Kirovo orphanage. These helpless orphans still need your support!
September 3, 2014, 21:305358From the Heart of a Child - to the Heart of the Country
“Happy Child” fund continues to provide educational program for orphans. Our new project is called "From the Heart of a Child - to the Heart of the Country" and its goal is to give possibility to visit the capital of our country to every orphan
October 16, 2008, 12:005344The child found a family: Varvara D., born in 2007
New loving parents took Varvara into the family
October 2, 2013, 11:555329A Child Needs a Family: Sergey T., born in 2008
Sergey is very sociable and never plays alone. Profile #0061017
November 27, 2014, 20:005323Little Joys for Little Orphans from Kalinovka
Seven little orphans from Kalinovka visited “Neon” Zoo club and travelled to the Berdyansk estuary. These children gave us again a valuable life lesson of how one can cherish each moment of their life!
May 27, 2012, 19:005307Kristina K., born in 2005
September 15, 2014, 12:055307Photo report on using donations from Wes P. and Kara. L. - March-May 2006
June 16, 2006, 0:005306Excurtions, hikes and travel for orphans and children from the poor families
February 25, 2011, 21:005299Reconstruction at Kalinovka: the Project Goes Forward
Nine boys with special needs will be able to ring in the New Year in a comfortable new home!
July 16, 2011, 7:005292Yana М. Needs a family
Janа had graduated from school, soon she will move into the dormitory of the college where she will study as the cook
March 3, 2010, 15:005285Evidence about a miracle!
The last course of treatment – a bone marrow transplantation – was successful; analyses became better; at present Christina is not running a fever and right now she and her mother are coming back home to Melitopol by train
June 30, 2011, 7:005280Isolation Department for younger children of Zaporozhye Municipal Children's Multi type Hospital # 5
The department specializes in treatment of children under 3 years old with complications of "colds", bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.
January 27, 2012, 14:005279A Child Needs a Family: Victoria Sh., born in 1999
Victoriya is 18 years old now
September 12, 2013, 17:205276Children thrown away
There is no “Windows of life” in Zaporozhye but there’s an alternative yet.
January 31, 2011, 13:005267Blended families celebrate Christmas
Two families that have added adopted children are Gary Frey with Alina, Andrew, and Brendan, and Lisa Lewis with Natasha, Jeremiah, Igor, and Lindsey. The children will spend their first Christmas together this year in the United States
December 19, 2008, 10:005254A Child Needs a Family: Aleksander O., born in 2000
Alexander is 18 years old now
March 27, 2012, 22:305247Here’s our baby Mashenka!
Treatment of the youngest patient in the oncohematology department appeared to be very complicated: there were doubts in the diagnosis and in addition hepatitis B was detected.
April 14, 2011, 21:005230“I want to Be…” Project: "Bouquet of scarlet and white roses for Matveevka Orphanage,” or “What makes children want to become chefs”
As a part of “I want to be…” project Chef Michael Pokrikyan and a representative of the “Happy Child” Charity Fund visited children of Matveevka Orphanage
April 10, 2012, 20:555229Bogdan Ignatenko, born in 1993 - concomitant injuries, left thigh amputation
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Since the family does not send us any donation updates, and thus, breaks our rules, we currently have to close the raising campaign
April 11, 2012, 12:055206Outdoor Picnic and Friendly Atmosphere – That’s a Guarantee of a Cheerful Mind!
On 25 August 2011 children from The Zaporozhye orphanage spent a warm summer day on the banks of a legendary island
October 17, 2011, 19:005197Dmitrenko Bogdan Cerebal Palsy
It is very hard to be a kid and not to be able to run after a ball or crawl after a kitty. Because of the sickness Bogdan cannot walk, stand nor crawl. He so much needs some help from healthy and grown-up people.
April 19, 2011, 23:005192A Child Needs a Family: Karina V., born in 2000, Svyatoslav V., born in 1996
Karina is 18 years old now
September 4, 2012, 11:505190A Child Needs a Family: Polina O., born in 2002
Polinka has reached the age of majority
September 29, 2014, 13:105178A Child Needs a Family: Alexey K., born in 2004 and Marina К., born in 2002
Children come of age
January 28, 2016, 18:555177Volunteering
October 23, 2013, 12:005175Photo Report: Zaporizhzhyan little Cossacks conquer Lviv
On the way from fabulous Bukovel to native land Zaporizhzhyan little Cossacks ran by the narrow streets of the ancient city of Lviv
January 17, 2012, 13:305145Elena Shulga and her 10-year-old son Mihail: childhood autism, chronic relapsing pancreatitis
The fund-raising campaign is closed. The child has received the financial support
July 16, 2012, 12:305145A Child Needs a Family: Vladislav Sh., born in 2003
Vladislav has come of age
August 3, 2015, 20:305141Photo report: latest pictures of little Cossacks in Bukovel
Several photographs from the Zaporozhye little Cossacks’ trip to Bukovel
December 21, 2011, 18:305139Ukraine Helps Out At Orphanage
Karyna Zhyronkina represented Ukraine at Miss World 2012. For her Beauty With a Purpose project, she frequently donated her time to a local orphanage in her home city of Kharkiv
March 5, 2013, 11:005134Dasha R., born in 2006 - congenital heart disease
Thanks to you Dasha can have her life-saving surgery! The important amount is collected! We will keep you up-to-date with the latest news!
December 16, 2011, 16:305130Anastasia Kabanova, 2 years old - Acute myeloid leukemia
Fundraising is closed! Nastya continues treatment in OKHMATDET. The collected funds so far is enough. Thank you very much to all indifferent
March 10, 2016, 12:205126Off-peak Season in the Crimea for the Children from Zaporozhye and Donetsk
From 11th to 14th of October, the children from the Donetsk Group Home #1 and children from large and low-income families of Zaporozhye visited Sevastopol, Foros, and Yalta
November 7, 2013, 17:305122Twenty-five children from large families visited Yalta, Foros and Sevastopol during autumn holidays
The children had a boat ride, visited the Swallow's Nest, the Foros church, climbed the Kastropol yaila (plateau)
December 23, 2013, 9:305119A Child needs a Family: Oksana Ch., born in 2001
Oksana is 18 years old now
September 29, 2014, 13:155117On the Small Miracle Taking Place (Almost) Unnoticed in the Children’s Home at Kalinovka
It isn’t necessary to travel around the world to find miracles. The creative activity of these children at Kalinovka, who until recently were considered untrainable — that is truly a miracle!
April 29, 2009, 8:005115Field Development
Dmitry Markov – volunteer and photographer – tells how the Russian social security system mutilates children and what can be done about it in one specific house
March 7, 2011, 14:005090Makarenko Ksjusha – 5 years old – cerebral spastic infantile paralysis, spastic diplegia
Thanks to kind people who donated 9,000 hryvnyas and 20,000 Russian roubles Ksjusha can finally have her surgery and massage courses!
July 28, 2010, 18:005087Maxim Buyalskiy, born in 2009 - cerebral palsy, retinopathy of both eyes of the fourth stage
Fundraising is closed! The necessary amount for the rehabilitation of Maksimka is collected.
March 8, 2012, 17:005083Five Days in the Crimea
Unforgettable camping trip in the Crimea for children from Melitopol boarding school
July 20, 2010, 16:005082The child found a family: Eugene
Evgeny's dream has come true - now he has a loving family!
February 18, 2021, 16:105079The Intensive Care Unit of the Zaporizhzhia General Hospital for Children #5
Doctors working at this ICU each perform two duties. One duty is that of attending physicians to children who need intensive care. In addition, these doctors are the anesthesiologists during surgeries
July 6, 2012, 11:005069Chuvalova Dasha – Cerebral spastic infantile paralysis
Dasha currently doesn't need your financial support
January 12, 2011, 14:005069Konstantin Sukhonos, born in 1997 - Osteosarcoma of the lower third of the right thigh
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Konstantin does not currently need your support
April 10, 2012, 17:005049A report about the help granted to the Zaporozhye region boarding schools within the period of October – December, 2010
Due to one of our contributors the fund was able to provide sufficient support to several boarding schools in the region.
March 3, 2011, 9:005048The Kamenka-Dneprovskaya Comprehensive Secondary Boarding School of Sanatorium Type for children with nonspecific diseases of respiratory system
123 children with chronic bronchitis and asthmas are both learning and undergoing treatment in the institution. 20 of them are orphans
November 4, 2011, 12:305045“I Want to Be..." Project: a Tour to Motor Sich Factory
On November 24 children from orphanage school No. 4 visited one of the world leading enterprises producing, maintaining, testing, and operating aircraft engines
December 13, 2011, 12:305044“I Want to Be...” Project: One Day in the Life of a Medical Worker
Pupils of the Matveevka orphanage met with the medical workers of the Zaporozhye Regional Clinical Hospital on May 29
June 13, 2012, 12:355041Episode 2: “You’re NOT Special, You’re Broken!” – 6 abandoned children prove them wrong
Kalinovka orphanage — an oasis in the Eastern countryside; home to severely handicapped orphans. We were delighted to see the little angels, but I wish you could’ve seen their faces when they saw us! It was as if they saw an ice cream truck
April 14, 2012, 11:305034Central Orihiv Regional Hospital
We really hope that through our efforts to inform the public, as well as coordinate other charitable foundations and doctors, we will be able to meet at least some of needs of various hospital departments and solve the problems of little patients.
February 21, 2011, 18:005031Anna Sonkina: About Life, Death and Love
Every day Anna meets severely and terminally ill people. This is her work – to help them, and she perceives it not as some high mission but as it is – her job that should be done professionally
December 3, 2012, 14:005020Cleaning Day in Kalinovka
On Saturday, April 27, a cleaning day was held in Kalinovka as part of a near-established routine of landscaping of the orphanage grounds
May 8, 2013, 12:005018Pulmonology department of Regional Zaporozhye Children's Hospital
Children with respiratory apparatus diseases, chronic bronchial pathologies, malformations of bronhial tree, mucoviscidosis (fibrocystic disease of pancreas), immunodeficiency state receive medical treatment here
October 16, 2008, 10:005008A child has a family: Philip S., was born in February 2009
Philip has a loving family!
November 1, 2010, 18:205005The Report on the Works Done in Chernigov Child’s Home in June 2013
In June Kalinovka children were entertained by the music college students and volunteers from the USA
July 15, 2013, 11:005004Orphan map of Ukraine: changing green for red?
There are about 8 million 80 thousand children in Ukraine. 98 thousand of them are orphans and children without parental care. Only the third part of these children can be adopted
August 14, 2011, 23:004997Analytical Report of the "Happy Child" Charity Foundation in 2013
March 11, 2014, 13:004991From Cave Town to the Laspi Bay
17 children from large and foster families went hiking to the Western Crimea from 29 June to 2 July 2011
August 22, 2011, 16:454989Child needs a family: Ruslan, born December 17, 2011
Ruslan - cheerful and active! Profile (0232283)
January 20, 2019, 21:374986Adopted siblings from Ukraine reunited after years apart
A little orphan boy from Ukraine flew 30 hours and 5,400 miles to a new a life in St. Louis. KSDK
January 15, 2014, 10:104975Where do orphans come from?
We travelled through several villages in the Zaporizhia region to clear up this issue
October 24, 2011, 16:304956Vlad Penchuck, 11 years old – pneumococcal meningitis
Now the boy's life is not in danger - he recovers! Thank you all for support!
August 4, 2010, 14:004948A Child Needs a Family: Vladislav G., born in 1999
Vladislav is 18 years old now
April 17, 2013, 20:004944News about Kalinovka
In recent months much has improved at Kalinovka, but it is only a small part of what still needs to be done
December 12, 2008, 10:004937A Child Needs a Family: Alexander P., born in 2001
Alexander is 18 years old now
October 26, 2012, 0:004935Photo Essay: Closed Orphanage in Suburban Zaporozhye
An orphanage has had plastic windows fitted and has been partially refurbished. No one knows what to do with these buildings now. Do you have any ideas?
April 16, 2013, 11:004929Orphan needs a family: Angela M.
Angela is lucky, she has one close to her person, her brother. They live nearby and study in one class. They both are amazing kids who will definitely have a real family one day
November 30, 2009, 0:174919A Child Needs A Family: Serhey P., born in 1996
Serhey is 18 years old now
November 24, 2011, 23:304916The child needs a family: Sergey - born in 2006
Sergey is a kind handsome man! (application form No. 0391155).
January 14, 2021, 18:204912Anderson Township mom upset after disabled boy barred from Kings Island rides
An Anderson Township mom says her congenital quad amputee son was denied access to Kings Island rides this summer despite being allowed on roller coasters at the Mason park last year
September 16, 2014, 14:304891A Child Needs a Family: Irina T., born in 1997
Irina is 18 years old now
February 14, 2012, 12:304878A Child Needs a Family: Vladimir S., born in 2003
Today Vladimir has left his orphanage. He and his new mom had to overcome a lot to become a family. We are happy for Vladimir and his new life!
August 6, 2013, 11:004874“Doctors are also people…”
Are there many people in Ukraine who is ready to struggle for someone else’s health like Irina Gavrisheva does? I asked Irina about it.
August 10, 2007, 3:154874How is life in Kalinovka?
After a visit to the orphanage for children with physical disabilities you come to understand that there are thousand of ways for improving life of these kids. Everybody can make a noble action for inmates of Kalinovka.
November 10, 2009, 6:004864Stanislav Andreyev, born in 1992 – sarcoma
Fundraising is closed! Stas Andreev behind two complicated operations. The tumor in the lung was defeated! Surveys have shown that he is healthy, which we all rejoice!
October 1, 2014, 12:504856Children Need a Family: Ruslan B., born in 1998, Eugene B., born in 2002
Ruslan is 18 years old now
January 30, 2014, 15:004855Children need a family: Vladimir P., born in 1998; Andrey P., born in 2000
They cannot help being two brothers, nor being older. They still need affection and love. Profile numbers: Igor - #0056262, Andrey - #0056260, Vladimir - #0056261
January 25, 2012, 13:004844Elena Morgun, born in 1990 – idiopathic aplastic anemia
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Elena currently does not need your help. Thank you very much!
August 7, 2012, 14:104840Ukrainian orphans find family feeling in Phila
As part of a program sponsored by the Souderton-based Love Cradle USA organization, nine orphans from Ukraine were paired with American families for a monthlong visit
July 30, 2009, 12:004839The Miracle of Adoption
A striking illustration of how adoption can really change a child’s life within a year!
November 21, 2014, 18:004834Pancake week in the hematology department
Last week oncohematology department had a good time seeing off winter and welcoming spring. Pancake week came to the children-patients of the department with a puppet show, games, riddles and round dances
April 14, 2011, 21:004832Mother’s Happiness: A Family in the Zaporozhye Region Has Brought Up 30 Children
Over the course of 21 years Valya and Sasha have brought up THIRTY children – 15 boys and 15 girls! Nowadays the parents are also grandparents of 14 grandchildren (!), and when the whole family comes together – there are no fewer than 58 relatives
March 26, 2012, 12:504795Love works its magic on children
Miling with newly repaired teeth and showing their healthy summer tans, 50 lucky children from Belarus gathered at the Belleville-area home of Brenda and Farley Vader Saturday for the end-of-summer party for Quinte's Children of Chernobyl
August 15, 2007, 1:154793Publications about Ukrainian orphans and sick children
February 25, 2011, 21:004788Wings
This article is a call for help from the little dwellers of the Kalinovka Orphanage. “The Soul Confession” of the angels who don’t have wings
November 26, 2010, 16:004763A Child Needs a Family: Ruslan B., born in 1999
Ruslan passed away October 17th due to his bowel obstruction
February 20, 2013, 13:204751Daria Puley, born in 1997 - juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
The fund-raising campaign is closed. We'll keep you up-to-date about Daria's treatment progress!
June 18, 2013, 17:004750Tapped Out....
The charity fund “Happy Child” is behind the eight-ball. They have run out of the funds for the payment of emergency needs for seriously ill children. The lack of cash resources for the vital medication can have grave consequences.
March 19, 2010, 19:454749The Project "I Want to be". The Project "I Want to be" 20 Pupils from Zaporozhe Orphanage -School NO 4 have seen how cars are being built.
Within the bounds of the project "I Want to be" pupils of the 9th and 10th grades went on a field trip to the AutoZaz plant to watch cars being assembled
May 4, 2011, 23:004749Sazanovich Mikhail, less than 1 y.o. The defect of the urinary system
Fundraising is closed! We have good news! We raise funds for the operation closed! Mama Anastasia, together with her team, made incredible efforts and everything worked out!
February 12, 2018, 17:304748Video Report: The Zaporizhia Region Needs the Mucoviscidosis Treatment Center
There are currently 57 patients who have been diagnosed with Mucoviscidosis, a little-known condition, registered in a dispensary of the Regional Children’s Hospital.
April 26, 2011, 22:004743A Child Needs a Family: Ruslana K., born in 2013
This smiling little kid happily sent us kisses trying to attract our attention in every possible way. Profile # 0253597
November 25, 2014, 19:404735Bogdan Paul 3 years - Cerebral Palsy
For the rehabilitation of the Pasha family, 3 000 USD is needed. Without us they can not cope
February 11, 2016, 12:304735Gleb Lavrik, born 2014 - Tuberous sclerosis
Fundraising is suspended for the duration of the war, but we will definitely continue it after the victory!
September 28, 2021, 13:554726A fascinating trip to Dnipropetrovsk for fifteen children from the Zaporizhia Orphanage #3
At the end of March 2011 the children had a wonderful opportunity to visit The History Museum, Shevchenko Park, the Zoo as well as enjoy amusement rides and learn a lot of new things about the neighboring megapolis.
June 8, 2011, 9:004719Ruslan Sherbakov, born in 2010 - SMA
Fundraising closed! Ruslan and his parents evacuated to Germany.
October 12, 2021, 13:304719Daniella Rudenko: “Doctors gave me a new eye!”
Doctors surgically removed Daniella’s eye and replaced it with an artificial one. She is feeling well. The fund-raising campaign is currently closed. We’re grateful to everyone who helped Daniella!
November 8, 2011, 11:304717Meshan Denis, born in 2006 – Bilateral (two-sided) sensorineural hearing loss (3rd stage), auditory neuropathy
Thanks to all of you, our kind donors, Denis has a chance to hear! The hearing aid is already purchased!
November 23, 2011, 13:304712Snezhana Akhchi, born in 2006 - sensorineural hearing loss
As a result of purulent meningitis a lover of singing and dancing can no longer hear the music. Help Snezhana buy a hearing aid and return her happy childhood!
June 23, 2015, 11:504704The Child found a family: Marya K., born in 1998
Marya is found my loving family
March 5, 2014, 12:004702Founder of Sister Schubert's Homemade Rolls Receives International Humanitarian Award
Patricia "Sister Schubert" Barnes Awarded Silver Medal by City of Gorlovka, Ukraine
February 5, 2009, 12:004701Intellectually Challenged Children: What Our Society is Silent About
The cliche “mentally retarded” needlessly condemns many good children to a life-long isolated existence. Many of these children would love to communicate
October 3, 2012, 11:504700Ira Antonova, Kostiantin Antonov with high degreeсystic fibrosis
Now the State completely ceased to care and help me as if in a single day I disappeared, me, my illness and my problems. I am over 18, I am with cystic fibrosis, and I exist!
April 15, 2017, 17:204692Orphan needs a family: Valera K., year of birth 2000
The child has found a family
March 22, 2010, 17:004681The child has found a family: Vladislav S., born in 2003
Vladislav is in a new loving family.
September 15, 2014, 12:304679Victoria Stadnik, 22 years old - Pilocytic astrocytoma (tumor) in the suprasellar cistern
Fundraising is closed! Many thanks to the distinguished contributors for helping to Victoria. Her condition was stabilized, family tries to cope with the costs yourself.
August 8, 2016, 13:004672Kruzhilina Olga, born in 1997 – acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Fundraising is closed! For us and Olechka great news: The Ministry of Health will pay for the treatment of Olga in Italy. She is receiving treatment and is waiting to return home. We wish her a speedy recovery!
September 11, 2015, 16:454671The birth of a family, and the rebirth of three sets of twins
August 24, 2006, 0:004670Orphan has a family: Roma S., year of birth 2004
Roma has been adopted! Hurray! From now on not only Roma’s teachers but his loving parents will develop his talents
March 22, 2010, 15:404666Ivan Yemin, born in 2007 - ICP
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
May 21, 2017, 18:004663Exciting excursions for kids from Zaporozhye orphan asylum
On August 9th boys from an orphan asylum went on an excursion to the Zaporozhye Cossacs History Museum and to the cultural complex “Zaporozhye Sech”
September 5, 2011, 19:004659It’s only a dream but dreams come true.
For a long time our foundation could do without office car but recently we understood that it’s affect our productivity greatly.
November 4, 2010, 16:004654“I Want to Be…” Project: The Traveler Sergey Gordiyenko: The Major Mystery on Earth are You and I!
November 14th – A full conference hall of young dreamers got together to meet the famous traveler at the Regional Youth Center. Some curious children and their inventive questions made even the guest, Sergey Gordiyenko, applaud
December 7, 2011, 14:004649Analytical survey of the fund activity for March-October 2008 period
Here is summing up the results of our activity, financial report for the previous period, explaining functions of our employees, plans for future...
November 4, 2008, 9:004647The orphans Christmas miracle (Christmas night in the orphanage #3 of Donetsk)
December 13, 2006, 0:004644Andrei Yaroslavskiy, born in 2013 – primary immunodeficiency
The fund-raising campaign is closed Andryusha a rare diagnosis - a primary immunodeficiency, chronic granulomatous disease. But you can save yourself Andryusha parents are fantastically done a lot for this.
August 1, 2014, 11:304639Aaron Keyan, born in 2012 - Retinopathy of prematurity of the 5th degree, the consequence is blindness
For Aaron Keyan, the environment? The world is a black and white picture, sometimes with frightening sounds... Everything that surrounds him, he draws in his imagination. The way it feels...
April 2, 2021, 19:104630A Child Needs a Family: Ekaterina D., born in 2000
Katya is an open-minded, lively and active girl you feel easy to be with. Profile# 0060894
January 10, 2015, 8:304629Margarita Fights to Live
Margarita is still in and out of the hospital because of her condition, but she fights to live… even though the doctors dismissed her as a “disaster”
July 3, 2012, 12:404627Bogdan Kropov, 4 years old – Neuroblastoma of the Right Lung
Fundraising is closed due to the death of the child! We offer sincere condolences to relatives
January 3, 2017, 12:054624Support Families in the Donetsk war zone
The Happy Child together with “Tema” youth center visit villages and cities of the Donetsk region to bring some humanitarian aid to families with children, the elderly and people with disabilities. You’re welcome to join us!
February 11, 2015, 13:004620Making money out of orphans: children are being shown for value, foreigners are paying five-figure sums
Law-enforcement officials are at loss: it is almost impossible to hold anyone criminally liable for traffic in children
December 7, 2011, 15:504607The child found a family: Danil L., born in 2001
Danil gained loving parents!
May 28, 2013, 18:304604Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in New York City Offers Assistance to Ukrainian Orphanages!
Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in New York City, NY hosted a fundraising event to benefit the needs of the disabled children
April 22, 2012, 17:054595Yaroslav Slivin, born in 2011 - Neuroblastoma
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Yaroslav finished his earthly journey. We offer our sincere condolences to family and friends.
June 3, 2017, 19:004594Save a Child: Tsepkalova Sophia, 4 years – fourth-degree ambilateral sensorineural deafness
Sonechka suffers from fourth-degree ambilateral sensorineural deafness, but she doesn’t loose the hope to be treated some day and be able to speak. We appeal for help to raise money for cochlear implantation.
February 8, 2010, 15:154591Pavel Telegiy, born in 2007 – Embryonic Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Nasopharynx
Pavel passed away in August 2012. He really fought for his life. Thank you for your support!
January 17, 2012, 11:004583A holiday marathon for ill children
On Friday, September 18, children, treated in Traumatology and Haematology Departments of Zaporozhsky Regional Hospital, got the most effective medicine – fun and smiles. They were visited by unusual guests ... pirates, an Indian dancer, a singer and a yo
November 3, 2009, 12:004579The Report on the Works Done in Chernigov’s Child’s Home in May 2013
Making bead works and going to the pond are the main activities of the Kalinovka children in May
June 14, 2013, 0:304578Maria Sklyar, born in 2009 5 –T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Fundraising is closed! We express our gratitude to everyone who participated in saving the life of Masha. Transplants carried out safely. Next, we will certainly keep you informed of all developments.
May 16, 2015, 12:404575An Autumn Walk at the Khortitsa Island
"A melancholy time! So charming to the eye! Your beauty in its parting pleases me - I love the lavish withering of nature, The gold and scarlet raiment of the woods"
December 12, 2011, 1:204574Save a child: Balym Zakhar, 6 years old - relapse of acute lymphatic-blast leucosis
Unfortunately, the organism of the child has not sustained heavy treatment of 2nd relapse and complications, and 31.12.2009г Zachar died
January 16, 2007, 0:004571Keep on breathing, honey!
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Daisy finished her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to her family, strength to survive the irreparable loss.
January 20, 2015, 12:304571The city of the lost children: Odesa
October 15, 2006, 0:004568Picture story: We learn to get over the difficulties together
The Children from the Children's House in Gulyaipole discovered Crimea for their self in September 2010. It was the first trip for 18 children of them
October 22, 2010, 18:304566Children found a family: Maxim in born 2012 and Nicholas born in 2015
Brothers are in a new loving family
July 29, 2017, 17:154562Spring holiday in Zaporozhye's children's oncology and hematology ward
An old friend and sponsor of Zaporozhye hematology ward Lyubov Mihaylovna from Donetsk region arrived to Zaporozhye to congratulate children, parents and doctors with the Women's Day holiday
March 31, 2007, 6:104559Katya Voronina, born in 2011 - Retinopathy of prematurity, blindness
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to you, our dear donors, the vital sum of money was collected!
February 20, 2012, 18:004546Andrey Proshin – born in 2012, cerebral spastic infantile paralysis
The fund-raising campaign is closed Currently Andrew is located in Truskavets in rehab. Thanks to the donors of the Russian baby with her mother carried out their plans. Once the family arrives, we learn about the news and
February 9, 2015, 13:004541“Health Day” on the Khortitsa Island
In honor of the International Children’s Day the volunteers of the “Klubok” club organized fun pastime for 18 children from Zaporozhye Educational and Rehabilitation Centre-Internat. The event took place on the Khortitsa Island, Zaporozhye
June 22, 2012, 12:554535Why Disabled Orphans Die in Ukrainian Orphanages
Representatives of Zaporozhye and American charities have spoken about the life of disabled orphans in Ukraine and abroad
December 11, 2015, 19:004526For Durham family, cultural exchange turns into full house
Denise and David Funaro began their international adoption adventure in 2005 as hosts of two Ukrainian orphan brothers
February 19, 2007, 2:004525«Subbota plus» newspaper: Handicapped children in Zaporozhye lack socks and fellowship
About the problems of children with special needs, which they face in orphanages
November 8, 2010, 16:004520Anna Novikova, born in 1988 - Hodgkin's lymphoma, recurrence
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Anna currently does not need your support
November 28, 2012, 11:004520A 15-year-old Girl Jumped out of the Window of an Orphanage
A 15-year-old girl jumped out of the window of the Volnyansk Orphanage. Now the teenager is in the hospital with multiple fractures. She claims being bullied by the teachers and other orphanage residents forced her to take this action
August 1, 2013, 17:554515Teach Me to Believe!
Perhaps, in order to realize this objective we keep coming to visit and support the children and adults in Kalinovka
September 19, 2013, 11:004510The Klubok Project – My Impressions
Warm weather is over, and it is time for children and camp instructors to sum up their impressions of the tent camp they visited in summer
October 29, 2012, 11:004507A Child Needs a Family: Veronika K., born in 2002
Veronica left this world ...
September 15, 2014, 12:204505Diana Vikhlyaeva, born in 2003 - spastic paraparesis of the lower limbs
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to your donations, we could finance Diana’s trip to Saint Petersburg and her checkup there
February 17, 2014, 12:304497Help us buy a van for kids and adults with special needs!
There is an urgent and longstanding need in a van for the orphanage with special needs people to transport its residents, and we really hope for your help, friends!
March 18, 2015, 14:004496Just the ticket
On the 11th of April, 2011 Margaret goes to St. Petersburg to have a long- awaited PET procedure.The test will be paid by the Russian Fund. We have been requested to help to raise 3,000 hryvnias to buy a train ticket to St.Petersburg for her.
May 19, 2008, 20:004490Helping Children Without Limbs to be Happy
One year ago on December 1st in the village of Kalinovka (Zaporozhye Region) the first family-type home in the region was opened for nine special-needs orphaned children. Now the construction of another “Happy Home” for seven more kids has begun
December 25, 2012, 12:004485The child found a family: Angela G., born in 2005
When Angela is in the playroom, she manages to look through all toys and have a walk along the huge room in just a few seconds. Profile # 0061655
October 7, 2013, 20:354482Don’t let the children freeze!
The Orekhov Regional Asylum needs urgent modernization of its heating system. Otherwise the children will face the frosts with no warm radiators
November 18, 2011, 0:454478Video and photo reportage: There is nothing better than mountains
In March 2011 forty children from orphanages, foster and large families of the Zaporizhia region spent five unforgettable days at the Bukovel ski resort, including some sightseeing of Lviv.
May 30, 2011, 8:004478A Child Needs a Family: Michail M., born in 1999
Michail is 18 years old now
January 4, 2014, 10:204476The child found a family: Viktor G., born in 2007
The child lives in a new loving family
December 4, 2014, 13:404474A small message from Sophiyka
The grandmother of Sophiyka Geyko is writing to you again:
January 16, 2011, 20:004466Aleksey Voloshin, born in 2014 – portal hypertension
Fundraising is closed! Alex with his mother are now in the clinic to them. Filatov, at reoperation. Thank Vesma who actively participated in fundraising.
December 4, 2015, 10:504464A Child Needs a Family: Tanya M., born in 2002
Tanya is a shy and tender girl. It is hard to say what is special about her, but when you think about her, you just can’t keep from smiling. Profile # 0057659
August 2, 2012, 13:304453The Fragile World of Daniella Rudenko
Daniella has finally got her new eye! The fund-raising campaign is currently closed!
July 15, 2011, 8:004452Stas Andrusik, born in 2003 – Ameloblastic Fibrosarcoma, Third Recurrence
Fundraising is closed! Our Stasik is now being treated in Russia, and it is supported by local funds
April 21, 2015, 13:004444Project "Happy Home" for orphans
Creation of family-type homes and group homes for orphans
March 12, 2018, 19:004439Happy purchase of the 5th Children's Hospital in Zaporozhye city
Thanks to your donations the module of the valves for the gas analyzer was purchased for the 5th children's hospital
April 20, 2010, 14:004433Vadim Kramarenko, born in 2001 - Pituitary adenoma
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
May 31, 2017, 16:454429The child found a family: Anastasia S., born in 2002
Anastasia gained loving parents!
August 13, 2014, 17:404418Vadim Melnichuk, 17 years old - an acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Fundraising is closed! For the first time, the treatment of the collected funds is enough for now.
July 2, 2016, 17:004415Ukrainian orphans visit east Alabama, need homes
There are millions of orphans across the world. Each one needs a home, family, and help. On Wednesday, nine of those deserving children visited East Alabama
May 16, 2012, 18:054414A Child Needs a Family: Dmitriy N., born in 1999
Dmitriy is 18 years old now
June 21, 2013, 15:304402“I want to be…” Project: How to determine the aim and not to turn off the halfway knows V.N. Kirichenko – the teacher of the Russian cosmonaut Oleg Scripochka
Within the framework of the project "I want to be ..." November 29 the pupils of Zaporozhye boarding school # 3 meet Vladimir Nikolaevich Kirichenko - the teacher of the Russian cosmonaut Oleg Scripochka
January 25, 2012, 18:304401Reflections on Kalinovka
Kalinovka is a significant part of my life, but because it's a complicated and confusing place it can be difficult to share this part of my life with others
December 9, 2012, 20:004397We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
All employees and volunteers of the Happy Child charity foundation want to thank you for your great support!
December 31, 2013, 20:104394The Close of the Season
The pupils of the Melitopol Boarding School (orphanage) and foster children have recently held the last walking tour of the season this year
November 19, 2010, 17:304392It was impossible to stay aside any more
Alla Kotlyar: "Zaporoshye’s website www.deti.zp.ua, which is devoted to all aspects of the orphans’ problems, I have noticed as one of the serious Internet-recourses in Ukraine few years ago"
August 22, 2007, 0:154390An adoption angel now faces one final adoption: her 2 daughters
For 14 years, Diane Sadovnikov built a career on the essential goodness of the American family, connecting hundreds of married American couples with orphaned Ukrainian children
February 13, 2007, 0:004390The photo report: a new roof for a little house for children with special needs!
We are grateful to everybody who has already made the feasible contribution to the little house reconstruction in Kalinovka. For continuation of internal works your support is still highly appreciated!
December 9, 2010, 12:004380Anastacia’s Hope
“Actually this is not a kind of a situation, when there is no hope”, told German professor to Nastya Sizonenko. Doctors wait for Nastya to be operated in November 2009. She needs about 5000 euros to have this possibility
July 31, 2009, 10:004377Hope is alive!
Zaporozhye couldn’t stay aside during National action “Hope is alive” which was timed to the 15 of February, All-Ukrainian Day dedicated to the problems of children with oncology diseases
March 4, 2009, 9:004375Vladislav Shulyak, 20 year – Spinal Compression Fracture (C-5)
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
March 3, 2017, 16:004369Orphans who don’t get adopted: Can they also have a Fairy Tale ending?
What happens to the majority of the children who aren’t adopted? The remaining children over 7 years of age (over 85%) have no option other than to spend their childhood in institutional care, and subsequently “graduate” to a forced adult autonomy
March 15, 2012, 18:404368Photo report of the adventures of 17 children from the orphanage #3 and low-income families in West Crimea.
Even May`s rains could not prevent the children from having a good time with nature and each other.
June 2, 2011, 20:004367Arbor Heights family adopts Ukrainian tweens
In just one hour an Arbor Heights couple changed their lives, and the lives of 12 year-old twin sisters, forever
November 2, 2009, 10:004367The August Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Last month two more children from Kalinovka were adopted by families from the USA. The main event of the month for us as well as for many of those under our care was the visit of two volunteers from New Zealand
September 12, 2014, 21:004364Slow but Noticeable Progress!
The works on the nets in Kalinovka have been completed, and last Friday the roofing of the second “Happy Home” was started
July 22, 2013, 10:004362Orphan needs a family: Vera K., the date of birth 1996
The child has found a family
March 22, 2010, 14:404359“I Want to Be…” Project: Visiting Subbota Plus Newspaper Editorial House
This time “I Want to Be…” Project offered students of the boarding school #7 to visit the Editorial House of Subbota Plus newspaper during their spring vacations
May 18, 2012, 12:354358Nazar Semeniuk, 7 years old, Klippel–Trеnaunay syndrome
Fundraising is closed! In July this year, Nazar, along with her mother sent to Germany. German Fund has agreed to help the boy to undergo treatment.
February 6, 2016, 18:204356Good Deeds
The cardiology department of the Zaporizhia Children’s Regional Hospital has finally got its first cardiomonitor.
February 21, 2011, 18:004355Masha Prozhoga – acute leukemia
At present Masha doesn't need your help. Many thanks to everyone who supported this girl!
March 3, 2011, 9:004354“I Want to Be…” Project: Firefighter is My Job!
25 children from Matveevka Orphanage visited Zaporozhye Firefighting Station #8 on February 29, 2012
March 27, 2012, 14:104353A Child Needs a Family: Tatyana B., born in 1999
I’m always puzzled by the fact that orphans first try to attract attention by all means, but when they achieve their purpose, they have no idea what to do with this attention. Profile # 0059016
December 7, 2011, 13:004349A Golden October Limo Drive Around The City
35 children from the 'Orientir' scientific-rehabilitation boarding center took part in the excursion drive by limousines to the Children's Railway
November 5, 2012, 12:004348Anna Kirilenko, born in 2008 - hip osteosarcoma
Fundraising is closed! Anya is now at home. Doctors in Kiev advised not to carry out yet chemotherapy. The following year, Anya waiting in the hospital for consultation.
October 1, 2014, 19:004343Helping the children in Ukraine
In the heady days after the protests in Kiev's Maidan square brought transformation to Ukraine's government. Disability rights and children's advocates at the meetings were clear: We must get rid of Soviet-era orphanages
May 12, 2014, 11:354337Olga Smola, born in 2007 – two-sided sensorineural hearing loss (4th stage)
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thank you for helping little Olga raise the whole sum!
June 28, 2012, 11:304329Artem Reznichenko, 5 years old — acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Fundraising is closed! Sincere thanks to our helpers! Fundraising suspended. Thanks to your help, we have Temko reserve funds for the immediate treatment
May 27, 2016, 14:004326Donation-box: small contribution of many people to our big common cause
"Happy Child" Fund representatives thank the administration of Tavria-Lux supermarket for giving the opportunuty to place the box for donations at the shop
September 23, 2008, 11:004325A Child Needs a Family: Vladislav P., born in 2003
Vladik has reached the age of majority
August 28, 2016, 21:024324Ukrainian Citizens Adopt Children and Then Give Them Back to Orphanages
During the last two years the number of adopted children decreased in our country. But we can’t say that there is any indifference to orphans. And the number of people who want to adopt a child didn’t become smaller…
April 2, 2012, 15:404324A Child Has a Family: Vladimir D., born in 2003
Vladimir has his parents now!
May 2, 2013, 11:104320A Month of a New Life...
Nine children with special needs have spent the first month in their recently opened “Happy Home” in the village of Kalinovka
February 16, 2012, 18:404318The child found a family: Vladislav Zh., born in 2003
Vladislav gained loving parents!
September 23, 2013, 21:304314Seeing is believing
Today I want to show you all what redemption looks like for children such as these...the ones abandoned in the back room of an orphanage, the ones forgotten about, the ones not worth feeding, the ones living in dire poverty, the ones no one wants....
March 16, 2012, 11:404314Yaroslav M. - the sclerosis of pulmonary vessel, the pulmonary hypertension.
Temporarily Katia's Yaroslav does not need our help. Thanks to all who helped the boy!
March 7, 2011, 14:004311Nutrition that can save life
Sometimes we say it healthy to children to have porridge in the morning. For some children in Kalinovka orphanage it’s the only way to survive
November 26, 2010, 17:004304The graduating students
I remember, in the senior classes I looked forward to and was afraid of leaving school: “What’s next? What, if I don’t enter the University?”. And how do the graduates of boarding schools feel?
January 27, 2012, 13:004304Are Older Children with Severe Developmental Disabilities to be Discharged to Die?
Due to the lack of children's hospice unit the seriously ill children from the "Solnyshko" orphanage are transferred to children's homes where financing per child is half as much and qualified medical staff is not available
June 4, 2014, 16:304301«Even clergymen do not adopt abandoned handicapped children»
Ladies in Zaporozhye often refuse to abort pregnancies with severe fetus pathologies and later they abandon their handicapped children in the maternity hospitals
February 11, 2011, 10:004294A very normal family. In a very normal house. In a very normal city
“A family that wants a child and a child that needs a family could come together” – that’s the motto for an American family, who adopted two kids from Ethiopia
July 8, 2013, 11:004293The child found a family: Dima, born in 2009
New loving parents took Dima into the family
November 23, 2016, 14:004283Waiting to be saved
November 30, 2006, 0:004279Orthodox orphanage "Nadezhda" ("Hope")
24 children of age 3 to 17 live there. Most of them are from Zaporozhye and Zaporozhskaya oblast
May 13, 2009, 12:004275Shut’ Arsen – severe hemophilia A
Arsen’s life depends on regular infusions of the deficient clotting factor. At the moment the boy need not urgent help.
October 6, 2010, 15:454267Personal page of orphan - Kristina
In September 2010 Christina was adopted by foreign people
July 4, 2007, 0:174266Christmas Show in Kalinovka for adults and children
On Monday, December 27th, Kalinovka orphans, the orphanage personnel and children from nearby villages were welcoming guests from Zaporozhye.
January 6, 2011, 14:004261The child found a family: Oleg P, born in 2002
New loving parents took Oleg into the family
June 26, 2013, 12:404259A Child Needs a Family: Margarita K., born in 2007
Margarita is a little princess who has to fight day by day... Profile# 0055617
April 24, 2014, 19:304258Help Special Children Save Their Mother!
Dear Friends! We still need your financial support for maintaining educator staff salaries in Chernigov Child’s Home
January 14, 2013, 22:004254Dasha R., Returns Home After Surgery!
Now the girl can run around with her brothers without risking her health
January 24, 2012, 20:004253The Puppet Theatre opens its doors for the young viewers of the orphanage
On the 22nd of October, 2011, twenty children from Zaporozhye orphanage for boys visited the Puppet Theatre. Many smiles and a good mood were the results of a great day!
November 21, 2011, 12:154240Pashnev Andrej – 9 years old – Cerebral spastic infantile paralysis, congenital dysplasia of the hip joint
Andrej has already undergone his surgery and has a good chance to walk one day!
July 19, 2010, 18:304236The child found a family: Yuriy Ch., Born in 2002
Yuriy gained loving parents!
August 18, 2012, 12:004236Denis Kirilash – only a few months old and has congenital pneumonia and respiratory failure.
Fundraising is closed! Kid continues treatment at the hospital is that everything you need is there.
June 30, 2016, 17:504232Ukrainian orphans get grandmotherly cares
February 10, 2005, 0:004229Comment of the Chief Physician of Zaporozhye Infant Home “Solnishko”, Galyna Galkina, to the Article “Children Thrown Away”
When we talk about life of a child, any methods are good.
March 22, 2011, 21:004228Mother promotes improving life for Ukraine's orphans
April 19, 2006, 0:004219Notion: “Sadists in Ukrainian orphanages are turning children into criminals”
Most of those, who break the law, are not born criminals. They are turned into ones by environment, ways of upbringing and violence
February 20, 2012, 11:004217A child has a family: Serhey K., born in 2001
One more child has left the orphanage and is getting used to a family life. Serhey has also left his motherland but his new family is much more important to him. We’re happy for Serhey!
November 22, 2011, 22:354217Shatalov Valery, in born 2009 - Chronic uveitis of both eyes in the exacerbation phase
Fundraising is closed! We are sincerely grateful to our assistants! Thanks to you, the required amount is collected on time!
July 27, 2017, 10:004209Nikita Petrov - Kidney Tumor
Nikita has already completed his treatment and his blood tests are good. Let's hope that the boy will get well soon!
May 10, 2011, 13:004202TO LIVE TOMORROW – dreams come true
«To live tomorrow» - in such way we called a holiday for our kids who have finished their intensive part of treatment. They have experienced the most difficult part of their lives! So a simple children’s holiday, meeting the old friends outside the hospit
December 5, 2008, 10:004192The child found a family: Yulia L., born in 2003
Yulia gained loving parents!
September 21, 2013, 19:004190Ukrainian orphans visit Colorado hoping to find families
More than a dozen orphans from the Ukraine arrived in Colorado this week
April 4, 2007, 3:104186Shmychakova Violetta 7 years old - Hormonal failure
Fundraising is closed! For a few months, Violetta provided with the necessary medicine , thanks to you , our dear contributors.
March 11, 2016, 11:004186Children found a family: Ilya born in 2004; Nina 2005 Birthday
Ilya and Nina now live in a family-type orphanage
October 13, 2016, 22:594181The Child found a family: Vitaliy R., born in 1997
Vitaliy has found his new family
July 22, 2013, 11:404180Each Child Was Given a Heart in Kiev
The trip to Kiev has taken place. We gave our hearts to each orphan, both literally and figuratively
October 14, 2013, 12:004175Kayaking and Hiking on the Island of Khortitsa
Wonderful summer days of June 12 and 13 fifteen kids from Molochansk boarding school spent on the legendary Island of Khortitsa
June 28, 2012, 13:304173Home Is Where We Are Together
Thanks to the Happy Child volunteers, Oleg enjoyed the most wonderful birthday ever – the boy together with his friends travelled to the Crimea in January
January 30, 2014, 19:004171A Child Needs a Family: Valentina N., born in 1998
Valentina is 18 years old now
October 21, 2013, 11:004170Oleg Bedyukh, born in 1996., acute leukemia
Unfortuntely, Oleg couldn't win leukemia. He passed away...
March 6, 2013, 13:204167Group helps orphans in Ukraine
American family adopting the child from Ukraine shared their story with other adoptive parents who felt compelled to extend care and love to orphans and it led to the formation of the Hopeful Hearts Foundation, which helps children in Ukrainian orphanages
July 2, 2008, 11:004165Child Has a Family: Eugene S., born in 2002
Eugene has his own loving family now abroad!
March 16, 2012, 19:004162Will Ukraine help boarding school graduates enjoy their youth?
Most of the pupils of Boarding Schools have biological parents, but their school instructors have become their true fathers and mothers. What future awaits them?
May 13, 2009, 10:004157Auto adrenalin for children from Zaporozhe
Searching for new impressions, children from the large families became the viewers of breathtaking parallel racing competitions, organized by the sports and technical complex «Auto Adrenalin»
October 31, 2011, 15:404150A Child Needs a Family: Vladislav Sh., born in 2003
Vladislav likes laughing and knocking on anything he can find. Now he has to knock his future mother’s heart. Profile # 0060575
December 9, 2013, 14:304147“Through thorns to stars…”
On October 9th students from Zaporozhye educational rehabilitation boarding school conquered the cliffs on Khortytsia. Courage and agility were kids’ unfailing friends
November 21, 2011, 11:004141Hero-city conquered by children
Foster-children from boarding-school #4 spent a wonderful day at Sevastopol city
June 17, 2010, 18:004136Photo story: Wonderland on the wheels
The mobile playroom for the orphans, created with the help of the fund «Happy child» friends, today stays in the Center of Education and Rehabilitation of Zaporizhia – in the orphanage №3.
May 26, 2011, 8:004135The Green Beautiful
This time 29 children, aged 7 – 17 from the city and region came to Zaporizhzhia, then to the village of Ukrainka. They lived in camp accompanied by 6 guides
August 9, 2012, 0:004133“I Want to Be…” Project: TV. On the other side of the screen
Television Broadcasting Company “Zaporozhye” discloses the secret of TV producing for the senior pupils of the orphanage #7
December 11, 2011, 23:004131Greer family welcomes adoptee with open arms child from Ukraine has Down Syndrome
Child from Ukraine with Down Syndrome was adopted by Greer family. Here is the article about it
December 3, 2010, 12:004130Knowledge is light!
And ignorance is a common reason for problems in working with “special” people. Here is something about a workshop we held for staff from three of our regional orphanages.
November 17, 2014, 14:304125The photo made famous Andrey from Zaporozhye. This boy is a cancer survivor
The photo where 11 years old boy from Zaporozhye was pictured went around all over the world. The boy had a cancer, but now he is in good health and plays football. The journalists of the newspaper "Subbota+" found this famous teenager.
August 18, 2008, 0:004121A River Trip Around The Legendary Khortitsa Island
Sixteen girls from the Kirovo Orphanage for girls with special needs enjoyed a lively trip by river bus around the legendary Khortitsa Island
October 8, 2012, 10:004119A Child Needs a Family – Anastasia T., born in 2014
A little girl with eyes full of hope. Profile# 0262647
October 20, 2015, 12:504118Merry adventures of Elizavetovka’s children
Children from large families and families with low income of Elizavetovka village visit Zaporozhye in order to “add some color” to their autumn school vacations and to take part in an interesting excursion
November 21, 2011, 16:004115Jacksonville family adopts two Ukrainian children
January 27, 2006, 0:00411312 orphans from Kharkiv, Ukraine, are living with host families around Knoxville for the next three weeks
This holiday season, one East Tennessee family is working to help orphans who live thousands of miles away. Their efforts have brought a dozen children to host families around Knoxville
December 28, 2009, 10:004112Vlad Gudkov, 8 years old – needs a voice processor replacement
At the moment Vlad does not need our help. Thank you for support!
July 30, 2010, 15:304111Orphan about her life - Natasha's story.
September 10, 2004, 0:004109Photo-Report: Hoverla - 2013
On August 1-9, 2013 a group of thirty children from large and foster families of the Zaporozhye region made a fascinating trip to the Carpathians with climbing the highest peaks of Ukraine - Hoverla and Petros
September 12, 2013, 12:004108Save a child: Kurdyukova Christinka, 8 years - brain tumor
Christinka has completed her treatment and temporarily doesn't require the welfare
January 22, 2007, 0:004107The December Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
December will be best remembered for presents to everybody and for the sale of handicraft articles made in Kalinovka
January 9, 2015, 15:004100The child found a family: Ekaterina T., born in 2002
New loving parents took Ekaterina into the family
September 6, 2013, 12:304100Little heart – great life
Due to benefactor’s support trackball for ultrasound investigation apparatus will be installed in the 5th children's hospital in the nearest time
June 17, 2010, 14:004099Host a Ukrainian Child: Negatives
September 11, 2006, 0:004097“If I experienced and overcame such sufferings, someone needs it.”
The heroine of the Facts newspaper, that is a prisoner of a wheelchair Irina Gavrisheva from Zaporozhye, is now among the group of volunteers that help to the children that have oncological diseases
August 6, 2007, 3:154096The Child found a family: Konstantin K., born in 1997
Konstantin has found his new family
March 5, 2014, 11:054093Taisia Babich, 2 years old – West Syndrome
Fundraising is closed! Thanks to the many donations we have been able to purchase vital medicines for Thai. Thank you all for the help
March 24, 2016, 16:154090Dnepropetrovsk sparked many cheerful emotions in the hearts of the children!
Thanks to "Happy Child" the children from large and low-income families of the Zaporozhye and Berdyansk districts gained unforgettable impressions. On the New Year’s Eve, children went to the excursion to the city of Dnepropetrovsk
February 2, 2012, 19:304083A Child Needs a Family: Dmitry K., born in 1999
Dmitry is 18 years old now
February 25, 2014, 12:004082The citizens of Zaporozhya Svetlana and Victor Ivanovy: "We are ready to adopt from 5 to 10 orphans more"
The family of Victor and Svetlana are taking care of 11 children. The housing problem prevents them from helping more orphans
October 16, 2009, 13:004082The January Report on the Works Done for the Chernigov Child’s Home
In January volunteers from Zaporizhzhia and Energodar lightened up the life of little orphans in Kalinovka with such presents as beads, fruit, and toys, as well as warm attention and unforgettable communication
February 11, 2013, 12:004079Unusual but essential!
The newborns staying in the Intensive Care Unit of the Zaporizhia Children’s Hospital #5 received an unusual New Year’s present. Our regular donor presented the little patients an important device –a phototherapy lamp for the treatment of jaundice.
March 10, 2011, 16:004076"Oncology has found me on its own initiative"
January 3, 2007, 0:004072Kirill Kovalenko, 17 years old – Osteosarcoma
Fundraising is closed! Together, we were able to raise funds for the treatment of Cyril. Man was sent home after a couple of months of follow-up examination. Cyril joined the Faculty of Law! Keeping him cams and wish only t
May 3, 2016, 9:004069Under the roof of your own sweet home…
The fund-raising campaign for the re-roofing of the Kalinovka family-style orphanage for disabled kids has already succeeded in collecting $ 8860. But there are still an additional $ 1900 needed to complete the reconstruction before winter sets in
August 18, 2010, 19:004068Englishmen in Kalinovka
Volunteers from Great Britain have spent more than a week with kids at Kalinovka boarding school
October 15, 2012, 18:454067Special children
They are children with special needs. And they need special help. These children are from the youth department
January 18, 2011, 12:00406415 Things to Know About Oksana Masters, Paralympic Nordic Ski Superstar
Ahead of the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, get to know Team USA's best athletes.
January 25, 2018, 16:004059A Child Needs a Family: Anya Z., was born October 1995
Anya left her orphanage
September 29, 2010, 16:004059New language, new culture, new family
Adoptive parents from USA shared their experience how they had adopted Ukrainian orphans
June 25, 2008, 10:004058The child found a family: Vera S., born in 2002
New loving parents took Vera into the family
September 2, 2013, 11:404058Social Inclusion and Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Children "Prometheus"
The Centre was created by the parents who united under the "Disabled Children: Right for Life" charity organization
November 30, 2012, 12:004057Cultural-educational center “New Hope” (Zaporozhye)
“New Hope” center helps children who don’t have any parental support not to get lost on this road
November 1, 2011, 12:104055Children need a family: Dima (born in 2013) and Kirill (born in 2015)
Dima (0343313) and Kirill (0366989) - Incredibly lovely brothers!
March 26, 2021, 10:114055From America, through a surrogate mother to a loving family
Brizzy's story and finding a loving family for a child with a huge lust for life.
August 21, 2020, 11:214053Priymak Oryna, born in 2009 - Two-sided sensorineural hearing loss (4th stage) (The fund-raising campaign is closed)
The fund-raising campaign is closed. The vitally important sum of 32,000 US dollars for cochlear implant surgery is collected! The surgery is going to take place on the 23rd of February, 2012
November 14, 2011, 22:204045A lesson in charity and orphanages
February 26, 2006, 0:004040A child has a family: Pasha B., year of birth 1996
Pasha lives in a family!
March 16, 2010, 15:004024A Child Has a Family: Lydia E. was born in 1999
Lydia finally has her family!
December 1, 2010, 15:004024Photo reporting: President of Ukraine visits “Father's House” orphanage
President Victor Yushchenko paid a visit today to the Center of social care for children “Father's House” located in Kyiv region
November 29, 2007, 0:054017Family called to adopt special needs kids
Malone, minister of music at First Baptist Church in Moore, Okla., discovered that in Ukraine, children with special needs are moved to a mental institution once they reach the age of 5 or 6. Few of them survive the first year there.
September 1, 2009, 10:004011A Child Needs A Family: Victor P., born in 1999
Vitya is lucky: he lives in the boarding-school, where there are uncommonly many men-teachers – almost a half. He’s got “the father”. And Vitya tries his best to please him. Profile # 0061380
November 28, 2011, 14:004011Heart Drama
Zaporozhye Department of Cardiac Surgery is “stalling” due to lack of equipment and drugs
November 23, 2011, 16:204009Alyona Volosevich: “The bill for treatment must be paid within a week!”
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Alena completed her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to family and friends. Blessed memory of a tender angel!
March 7, 2013, 10:404009Ukraine sees reduce of orphans adoption
Number of adopted orphans and children deprived of parents care keeps to decrease comparing with the previous years, according to the state statistic date
July 9, 2007, 5:154004Limo Tour for Children: Dream or Reality?
The ART-LIM Company, providing executive-class cars for rent in Zaporizhzhia, together with the Happy Child Foundation, made a present for children: an unforgettable tour in four luxurious and comfortable limos
August 1, 2012, 13:004003Bryan man spreading the sounds of joy to Ukraine's orphans
George Stuart hopes to use donated instruments to teach Ukrainian orphans
March 20, 2007, 6:104003A Child Has a Family: Anastasiya, Born in 1999
Anastasiya has her loving family now!
June 22, 2012, 12:304002A Velvet Close of Crimean Season
The last four days of October a group of children from the Zaporizhzhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions spent on the beautiful Crimean Peninsula
November 16, 2012, 13:304001Bayside coach hosts baseball tournament for orphans in Ukraine
Tarasko will host the third annual Ukraine Little League Championship for Kids from Orphanages
January 6, 2011, 12:004000Underaged and Underground: Kyiv's homeless youth an unsolved problem
December 28, 2005, 0:003999Danil Sukhonos Urgently Needs Help!
Danil and his mother traveled a long way, overcoming all the challenges together. Danil dreams to come back home with his main victory – victory of life over death!
March 17, 2015, 12:303998Kosheva Natasha, born in 2011 – Fetal infection, lungs affection
The fund-raising campaign is closed Thanks a lot to everyone who has helped little Natasha!
January 25, 2012, 15:503997Mark Kovner, born in 2008 - Infantile cerebral paralysis
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Mark is successfully continuing his treatment thanks to your support!
March 19, 2014, 12:503996Small Introduction to The Big City
Students of the Zaporozhye orphanage for boys went on a tour of their hometown. Many kids saw cultural attractions Zaporozhye has to offer for the first time!
November 21, 2011, 10:303995Andrey Lysenko, born in 2011 - short bowel syndrome
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to your kind support and treatment in Germany little Andrey is getting better!
February 16, 2013, 20:003995Children Need a Family – Maxim V., Anastasia V., Kristina V., born in 2010, 2012, 2014
The children have found loving parents
October 8, 2015, 13:003994A Miracle for the Hopeless
In November 2013 three more children from Kalinovka found their families
March 7, 2014, 17:403988Please help to gather money for bone marrow transplantation (BMT) for Sonya Petrenko
Thanks to the efficiency of donors Sonya had already begun the treatment in the hospital in Minsk. But after a full examination it was revealed that the child needed the unrelated bone marrow transplantation. Sonia needs our help again!
February 22, 2010, 22:003986Denis Taran – not even one year old, has Acute meningoencephalitis, cerebral edema
Fundraising is closed! Denis went on December 5th checkup in Germany. We expect news from the parents for the resumption request. Many thanks to all caring people who help your child
May 6, 2016, 10:203978Kids I could love
While most American kids head off to summer camp to have fun away from their families, Ukrainian orphans experienced what it meant to be part of one
September 7, 2008, 11:003978Video about the Orphanage System in Russia: Bluff, or Happy New Year
89 minutes is a lot. But please find this time to watch the video. Orphanage systems in Russia and Ukraine are almost identical. This video will help you learn more about the lives of orphans and understand how institutions change those children
January 14, 2014, 11:303975HOVERLA 2011: A Video of the ascent to the highest peak of Ukraine!
16 children from Zaporozhye and the region, among whom were kids from orphanages, conquer the highest peak of Ukraine – Hoverla (2061 m) and stage a theatrical performance in the spirit of Zapozizhzhya Cossacks
October 24, 2011, 19:403973Daniel Korzh, 18 years old – stage 4 Ewing’s sarcoma
Fundraising is closed due to the death of the guy. Daniel's body could not stand the heavy treatment and complications. We offer our condolences to relatives and friends.
April 10, 2018, 13:003973Katya Prusenko, born in 1994 - chronic renal disease
Fundraising is closed! Listed funds Katyusha will suffice for several trips. About all the news we will inform you. Thank you near, dear donors.
February 12, 2015, 12:103970Save a child: Gena Grin suffers from intestinal polyposis.
Gena could not have his surgery in 2010. He will hopefully undergo surgery in 2011!
March 2, 2010, 19:003969Swiss extend help to Ukrainian street children
They are three of around 120,000 children who, according to Unicef, live on the streets in Ukraine. Many are orphans. Their families are among those that lost out following the break-up of the Soviet Union
May 6, 2007, 4:103964Steppe All Around…
Children from Molochansk specialized orphanage school got to thumb through the pages of Zaporozhye history
January 6, 2012, 17:303960“Katran” - Buy Tickets and Get the Emotions of Happiness!
To diversify students' spring holidays the administration of the “Katran” ice rink together with the “Happy Child”, invited students of Matveevka Orphanage, as well as foster children and large families to spend an unforgettable time
May 14, 2012, 16:053938Masly Ekaterina, 20 years old - acute leukemia
Fundraising is closed due to death! Catherine finished her earthly journey. The Kingdom of Heaven, patience and perseverance to her loved ones.
January 22, 2017, 10:003934"I Want to Be..." Project: A professional basketball-player
Within “I Want to Be. ..” project – is an unusual occupation of a professional sportsman. A “workshop” for the pupils of the fourth municipal and Molochansk boarding schools took place at the Palace of sports ZAS, which was held by the basketball-players
March 20, 2012, 12:303933A Child Needs a Family: Yana S. born in 1995
Yana finished her school and now studies in college
August 31, 2011, 11:003924Female Residents of Veselovsky and Lubomirovsky PNI Visit Khortitsa National Reserve
Just before May 9th female residents of psychoneurological institutions from Zaporozhzhye region visited the Island of Khortitsa
June 4, 2014, 13:303924Bulgak Sophia – nephroblastoma, 4th stage
Thanks to God and your kindness Sophia has completed her main treatment and currently doesn't need your financial support!
September 24, 2010, 16:303923Summer camp for children with the limited possibilities
Many thanks to the Christian center and everybody who made donations for creation of this wonderful camp
August 30, 2010, 13:503923A Child Needs a Family: Elena D., born in 1999
Elena is 18 years old now
September 15, 2014, 14:003918With Hope in Our Hearts
On the 9th of June, 2009 the center of the Orihiv region held a charity concert “With hope in our hearts!” to support the cause of little Daniella Rudenko’s treatment (retinoblastoma, retinal cancer in her right eye)
July 17, 2011, 21:003918Tania D. "Loving parents needed!"
Tania is still living in the orphanage. She needs heart surgery. Fortunately, the necessary amount of money to pay for surgery has already been collected. She needs a mom and a dad very much!
January 17, 2013, 15:103907The December Report on the Works Done for the Chernigov Child's Home
December in Kalinovka was a month of non-stop present-giving, visits and achievements
January 11, 2013, 15:003906Lilya Golopyataya: Good News – One, Veronika Bondarenko: Good News – Two, Arina Lukashova: Good News – Three, as Well as Many Other Children!
At the end of August our good friends and regular donors helped three girls with severe diseases
September 10, 2012, 10:303902"Happy Home-2" is already open!
On Tuesday, June 3rd, the formal opening of the second "Happy Home" in Kalinovka took place
June 10, 2014, 12:003897The child needs a family: Vadim - born in 2013
Vadim is a beautiful, sweet, sincere and positive boy! (questionnaire № 0331804).
October 28, 2021, 12:013889A Child Needs a Family: Vladimir M., born in 2000
Vova is 18 years old now
September 2, 2014, 11:103888Ksusha Makarenko would like to thank everybody who helped her!
Now we'll be waiting she'll start walking
August 10, 2010, 19:003885Dahno Anastasia, 1 year old – Congenital malformation: bladder exstrophy. Steps of the surgical treatment.
The fund-raising campaign is closed The amount needed for the treatment of collected Nastya. Parents are helped through social networks and other sources to collect all the money. We wish Nastyusha luck and a speedy recove
October 13, 2015, 23:303884Kids from the Ukraine meet potential parents in Utah, USA
October 25, 2006, 0:003884Borshosh Zhenia – High Risk Liver Tumour
Although Zhenia is only four years old, he already knows what it means to fight for life. The boy needs your financial support to make his liver transplant possible. Borshosh Evheniy was born on the 27th of November 2006.
April 15, 2011, 21:003884Serhii Matveychuk, born in 1993 - High degree cystic fibrosis
Without the necessary medicines, my condition will only deteriorate, and I dread to wait for the next worsening, because antibiotics that I can buy will not help me anymore.
June 15, 2017, 18:453883A Child Needs a Family: Matvey S., born in 2010
Matvey is a calm and kind boy. He enjoys doing what his educator asks him to and is truly happy when he does something right. Profile # 0168987
October 8, 2014, 16:403878To Brooklyn From Ukraine, Orphan's Rescue Has a Happy Ending
February 27, 2006, 0:003878“I Want to be…” Project: Is a PR profession really that inscrutable?
“Klubok” Club keeps up doing a cool “ I Want to be…” project. Our paths crossed with the “Kievstar” company. This time the stars were children from the boarding school # 3
April 1, 2012, 18:303877A Child Needs a Family: Vladislav D., was born in 1998
Vladislav refused from being adopted
December 13, 2010, 15:003869The most urgent little and big appeals for help today!
All the children mentioned in this article have been undergoing courses of treatment for a long time. Their families have completely run out of money. Their only hope is God’s help and your big hearts.
January 26, 2011, 12:303867Visiting Misha and Masha
This story is about orphans from Kalinovka paying a visit to the zoo and the castle in Vasilyevka
August 6, 2015, 12:303867With Open Arms
Stephen and Melissa Eimers, former Jamestown residents, have recently applied to the country of Ukraine to adopt three young children. The Eimers, who now reside in the Knoxville, Tenn., a suburb of Lenoir City, currently have three biological daughters
July 9, 2007, 5:153867Eugeniy Krylov, born in 2012 - autism, residual CNS damage
Fundraising is closed! Parents are yet to cope on their own. Like any new need - we 'll talk about it.
March 9, 2015, 12:403860The September Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Medical equipment procured for orphanages, costs to employ additional staff covered as well as petrol for the healthcare-related needs and a visit to the circus
October 23, 2014, 11:503859The greatest joy ever is to see the results of your work
"Great personalities are not formed by what they hear and say, but by work and activity” ... Albert Einstein
January 18, 2011, 12:003856A child has a family: Vjacheslav (was born in 1998) and Oksana N., (was born in 1992)
Vjacheslav was adopted
December 22, 2010, 15:053856Children from the Zaporozhye and Donetsk Regions Went on a Hiking Tour to the Crimea on March 24-27, 2012
Ten children from large and foster families of the Zaporozhye region together with the ten students of Donetsk Orphanage No.1 got acquainted with the places of interest in Sevastopol, Foros, Baydarskaya Valley, and Chernorechensky Canyon
April 11, 2012, 11:303851The Foundation of the First Home in the Happy Child Village Has Been Laid!
In October 2013, we finally started the construction of the first family-type home in the children’s village. We have already raised money to build the foundation and the walls, but to continue the works we need your help very much!
November 15, 2013, 12:003835The Winds Of Change At Orphanage 50.
Bobby's institution, orphanage 50 on Reece's Rainbow... it's remote, the sort of remote that you can't get your head around until you visit!
April 9, 2012, 10:003831The child found a family: Maria I., born in 2001
New loving parents took Maria into the family
September 15, 2014, 12:003827The October Report of the Works Done in the Chernigov Children’s Home in Kalinovka in 2013
The visit of real angels, training of the Child’s Home staff, planting apple trees and the non-stop reconstruction of the future Happy Home-2 for little orphans with special needs are the highlights of October
November 16, 2013, 11:303826Karina Voloshynova, born in 2000 - internal hydrocephalus
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to your kind and prompt support Karina currently has enough money to continue her treatment! Thank you very much!
April 12, 2013, 14:403826About sills, shadows and children ‘accidently‘ left in maternity hospitals…
Why thousands of children are being kept in maternity hospitals and orphanages of Ukraine while hundreds of families want to adopt a baby?
July 7, 2009, 7:003824Anna Anedchenko, born in 2012 – neuroblastoma of the posterior mediastinum
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thank you so much for your kind financial support! After the chemotherapy course Anna will have to undergo surgery in Kyiv. Thanks to you her parents have enough money to do that!
September 2, 2013, 20:003823Life After Orphanage. How to Survive-2
An orphan girl was expelled from the boarding school when found pregnant. Now she is homeless
August 9, 2012, 15:303821Unusual Day Off for Unusual People
Girls from the Vesyolovskiy psychoneurological nursing home visited the Children's railroad and a landscaped park on the Embankment
November 19, 2013, 10:303821A Child Needs a Family: Alexander F., was born in 1996
Alexandr finished school
December 8, 2010, 15:003820Daniel Ushakov is not even one year old - polycystic kidney disease
Fundraising is closed! Danilka all treatment will pay the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. The collected funds will be used for the treatment of other sick children
February 13, 2016, 15:553817The Rehabilitation Room in Zaporozhye Orphanage for Boys is Getting Ready to Open Its Doors
Project initiator is looking for partners to finish reconstruction
February 10, 2012, 14:203812Ukraine will soon have no parentless children
Reforms of the system of care for parentless children were implemented in four oblasts of Ukraine
March 4, 2007, 3:003805God helps through people's actions...
or, about how real help leads to real results
April 8, 2013, 17:003801The Rehabilitation Centre "Ivan": We are together!
This Journey started hard, we very often got disapointed in "Charity". Sometimes we found that it was very embaressing to ask for help.
May 4, 2011, 23:003801Recent visit to Kalinovka
We visited Kalinovka orphanage one more time, here is the news
September 14, 2010, 14:003798Local couple hopeful in process of adopting Ukrainian boy
Bill and Karen Kochies never thought about adoption, but with the introduction of Ruslan, a Ukrainian orphan, into their family during a host family visit this past summer, the Kochies family knew there was an emptiness in their lives
October 9, 2012, 12:303798Sophia says Hi to You!
Sophia is still continuing her treatment in the Scientific-Practical Center for Children’s Oncology and Hematology in Minsk (Belarus). The treatment debt of the family is already more than 5, 000 US dollars
July 21, 2011, 21:003795Svetlana Panasenko: help urgently needed for buying expensive medicine!
We ask everyone who has sympathy to help: Please help Svetlana to continue the treatment!
February 22, 2010, 16:003790Thousands of Ukrainian children have inherited HIV through their mothers
January 12, 2007, 0:003790Autumn Odessa (Photo report)
On October 23rd-27th children together with Klubok touristic club travelled to Odessa for the first time
November 20, 2014, 21:303786In Zaporozhye 5 children have been adopted recently, and one of them - by foreigners.
At the moment the procedure of documents execution is being finished for adoption of five children from the orphan home “Solnyshko” in Zaporozhye.
March 10, 2010, 13:503780You can save a child. Particularly you. Right now
How can a person help other people once he decides to do that? Should he just go on a street and ask who needs money? Should he open his wallet every time he sees a box with “Donations” sign on it? Or maybe should he visit the website and choose from the
April 12, 2007, 4:103780Ukraine orphans come to USA for trip, possible adoption
A handful of pre-adolescent kids, wide-eyed and weary after a 20-hour flight from Ukraine
February 3, 2007, 0:003777The child found a family: Nikolay U., born in 2007
The child lives in a new loving family
September 15, 2014, 15:303774Save a child: Victoria Kozeleva, 15 - neuroblastoma
Victoria's treatment became real thanks donations of not indifferent people and work of Russian Funds such as "Happy world", "Help.org" and Ukrainian organizations "Happy child" and "To live tomorrow"
July 16, 2009, 7:003772Give me a life
Our chances are high, 70%. And what about the other thirty? I can’t see anything or anybody. I’m looking at my baby sleep after extensive manipulations. Temka, Artermushka, my baby, just hold on, breathe, live!..
April 12, 2007, 5:103771A Trip to Cave Towns of Crimea for Orphans 29th March – 1st April 2012
At the end of March fifteen orphans from an orphanage in a town of Molochansk set off on a hike to ancient Crimean towns, Eski-Kermen and Mangup
May 31, 2012, 13:003769Please Help Eugeniy Win His Fight for Life!
Eugeniy’s kidney transplantation surgery is scheduled for February. The money is over. The boy’s grandmother, ready to do anything to save her grandson, donates her kidney. Our dear donors, please help raise 4,900 US dollars for the surgery!
January 14, 2013, 19:103767The state and the society consciously do not give orphans any chances to adapt
The problem is that orphans are not socialized. While living in an orphanage, a child does not obtain any vital skills. In an orphanage children are not permitted to iron, do laundry, wash dishes, and clean premises
January 6, 2011, 14:003765† Rouslan Soroka has left us
A leucosis relapse has occured to Ruslan Soroka. Doctors did their best to save the life of the child, but the illness was more strong... On February, 1st, 2010 Ruslan has died
February 4, 2010, 14:003765Mail Online: Smile that melts misconceptions: How Taya, who was born with Down's, became darling of the modelling world
The fact that 14-month-old Taya also has Down’s Syndrome is quite incidental. She was selected, not to fulfil a quota, tick a box or adhere to the dictums of some politically-correct code. Taya was picked because, quite simply, she is a star
December 12, 2011, 16:303757Orphan needs a family: Luda M., 1999 date of birth
Lyudochka adopted a family from Italy
March 18, 2010, 12:003753Odessa Inaugurates New Orphanage and Synagogue
The Jewish community of Odessa had a lot to celebrate when, under the protection of a police guard and a parade route closed to traffic, it marked the concurrent dedications of a new synagogue, Torah scroll and orphanage
February 23, 2012, 12:303749Ukraine’s Forgotten Children: View from an Orphanage
On Monday, BBC 4 showed “Ukraine’s Forgotten Children”, a movie which reveals the problems of abandoned children filmed by Kate Blewett and her crew
August 1, 2012, 12:403746A Child Needs a Family: Dmitry D., born in 2012
A boy with thoughtful eyes and beautiful smile. Profile #0249701
June 16, 2015, 11:003741The Surgical Department of the Zaporizhia Regional Children’s Clinical Hospital needs… a welding instrument
Surgery almost without blood, sutures and long rehabilitation periods can become a reality for children in Zaporizhia
June 22, 2011, 8:003739The Gulyaypole Central Regional Hospital
This hospital provides medical help to the children of the Gulyaypole district
October 31, 2012, 12:003735Christian leaders set to gather in Ukraine for Eastern European Summit on Orphans and the Church
Around 150 delegates from Russia, Ukraine the UK and US will be gathering in Donetsk, Ukraine March 17-19 for the Eastern European Summit on Orphans and the Church
March 10, 2009, 10:003733Street Children: statistics is prettier than reality
They sort of do not exist, but they do
October 20, 2011, 11:553732A child has a family: Vova L., was born in 2004
Little Vova is a member of his new loving family in the USA now. His disabilities didn't stop his parents and what else does this sweet boy need?
October 19, 2010, 16:003727Forget-Me-Not Friday: Tania At Orphanage 50.
I adore Tania, I was so happy to meet her. The picture below was in my bag, I had prayed over it wanting to find her so badly
April 10, 2012, 19:003724Photo gallery: This Saturday became “an Ice Age” for Zaporozhye children
Last Saturday Zaporozhye children visited the «Katran » skating rink
November 30, 2011, 16:303718Zaporozhye is for Wise Philanthropy!
On February 8th Zaporozhye hosted a round-table meeting for charities. On the agenda – “wise philanthropy”
March 19, 2012, 18:003716Second stage of treatment - 165,687 euros!
Katya's successful treatment depends on your support!
November 18, 2014, 15:003715Some joy to doctors…
Our main purpose is to help children. However, sometimes in order to help children first it is necessary to help doctors, department, and hospital…
June 3, 2008, 0:003711A Child Has a Family: Karina S., born in 2009
Karina, has found a loving family
October 24, 2016, 11:303710"Our big family" – The contest of foster families’ stories
This family needs a bigger car which can accommodate all the family members. Their current car VAZ-2106 is too small for seven people, and it is impossible to put a child safety seat there
February 7, 2014, 12:503709The December 2015 – January 2016 Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
The highlights of the winter were our sponsors from far away visiting the place and three children being adopted by American parents
February 16, 2016, 20:003706Will Vika see European Football Championship of 2012 (EURO 2012)? The task of the following few days – to collect $8,000 necessary for her treatment.
Not only Moscow and Zaporizhzhja charity foundations, but even soccer fans from the entire Ukraine join to help this very hard fight against the disease
September 7, 2009, 11:003704The August Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Kalinovka's residents' camping trip and the adoption of Margarita from the Kirovo Group Home have been the major events of this August
September 19, 2015, 11:353703Support the family who’s been hosting orphans for almost ten years!
Grandma Galya and grandpa Dima have recently received custody of three orphans. On weekends the couple also hosts 3-4 children from the orphanage.
March 10, 2011, 16:003701Down Syndrome Orphans Find the Reece’s Rainbow Connection
American families are being enriched through the adoption of children who are neglected in their native countries
March 1, 2013, 11:203697Shoes for children of the orphanage #3 of Zaporozhye, Ukraine
In May 2008 we plan to help resolve “shoes question” in the orphanage #3 of Zaporozhye. We are going to buy about 150 pairs of sports shoes, and do this on wholesale prices to save about 20% of sum
May 6, 2008, 0:043696My Dear Lord, Help me to Survive!!!
After Ekaterina returned from the Israeli clinic she was rushed to the local intensive care unit. Her current condition is rather critical. Every day treatment requires approximately 74 US dollars. Help Ekaterina to survive, please!
May 24, 2013, 12:003690Family looking forward to first Christmas since adopting two children from Zaporozhye, Ukraine
December 26, 2006, 0:003690Napa adoption firm closes under fire
January 27, 2006, 0:003688Egor Yurkov, born in 2010 – cervical spine fracture and dislocation
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Egor now has a titanic construction inserted into his cervical spine. The next surgery is planned in a year. We will keep you up-to-date
February 14, 2014, 19:303687To say “Thank You” is better late than never...
Children from Zaporizhzhya say thank you to people who helped them in 2011. This video is devoted to Thanksgiving Day
November 28, 2011, 23:303686Ukrainian Orthodox Mission Team travels to orphanages in Ukraine
February 17, 2005, 0:003680"I Just Work as a Magician": When miracles are well-organized
When I was speaking with Andrey Aleksandrovich, I understood that resuscitators are interesting people of great depths... And that they sometimes do miracles!
March 20, 2012, 11:403677Medical Equipment Grant from Vienna
We want to express our sincere gratitude to the United Nations Women’s Guild of Vienna for their generous grant that has enabled us to purchase ten pulse oximeters for the local children’s hospitals in the Zaporizhzhia region
January 22, 2013, 23:003676Aleksandr Bryansky, born in 2008 – Third Degree Congenital Chest Distortion
The fund-raising campaign is closed Thanks to you, our valued donors, the amount required for ordering hardware, for Sasha, collected! Thank you very much for your kindness and support and confidence
February 6, 2015, 10:003671Young Ukrainian woman enjoys new life in Union
June 20, 2006, 0:003664The September Report of the Work Done in the Chernigov Children’s Home in Kalinovka in 2013
Last month little and big orphans from Kalinovka enjoyed a day-trip to the seaside town of Berdyansk and had lots of fun at the musical workshop held by volunteers from Zaporizhzhia
October 7, 2013, 20:303659The Charity Auction raises nearly 8, 000 hryvnyas (998 US dollars) in half an hour
“The Happy Child Charity Foundation” held a charity auction on the theme: “We all come from The Land of Childhood”. This auction raised almost 8, 000 hryvnyas (998 US dollars) towards the summer camp project for children from villages.
June 13, 2011, 22:003656A Child Has A Family: Lesia B., (was born in 1995) and Lilia B., (was born in 1997)
The sisters made a very tough decision to separate. The younger Lilia became a member of an American family. Lesia decided to finish her school and start her new grown-up life in Ukraine
December 30, 2010, 22:053655A Child needs a family: Yana D., born in 1995
The girl is eighteen years old this year
April 21, 2010, 11:003653Orphans can survive but can they live?
The Vertegel Family helps children from orphanages learn family warmth by hosting them every weekend. The only sad moment is the couple does not have enough funds to provide children with good food
April 29, 2013, 11:353652“Different” Theater for Orphans from Kalinovka
Last Saturday twenty children and grownups with learning disabilities from the Kalinovka Orphanage went to the theater. Here are my impressions and thoughts about the day out with “different” people…
November 28, 2013, 13:003645Opening of New Adoption Authority in Ukraine - many news about intercountry adoption
July 17, 2006, 0:003644A Hiking Trip to the Western Crimea for Foster Children (May 21-24, 2012)
At the end of May seventeen children with three mothers from three foster families of Zaporozhye region went on a hiking trip to Western Crimea
June 16, 2012, 9:303642Alyona Suschinskii, 5 years old – Swelling of the brain stem
Fundraising is closed! At the moment, the family cope alone
March 3, 2016, 11:303638Sergey Krivorotov, 7 years old – Cancer of the spine (mesenchymoma)
"Pursue the dream despite difficulties and obstacles" - motto of our small fighter!
April 2, 2018, 13:003637Prompt Action!
We’re heartily grateful to all the donors who sympathized with the pain of others and in a lightning speed managed to donate 29, 700 hryvnyas (3, 710 $) for the purchase of a new cardio monitor device for the regional children’s cardiological department!
January 6, 2011, 14:003634A Child Needs a Family: Valentina Т., born in 1996
Valentina has left the orphanage and now studies at the lycee
January 20, 2012, 21:003629A Child Has a Family: Oleg S., born in 2001
Oleg has his loving parents now. He was adopted together with Andrey and Maxim by an American family
December 6, 2012, 13:553629Child needs a family: Vitalic B, was born in September, 1996
Vitalic has a foster family
June 1, 2010, 18:003618Ukraine Orphan Hosting Program
Host families get the opportunity to meet with a child in need to consider for adoption
June 25, 2008, 10:003615Summer trips bring out new perspective in youth
After one of their many missions to Ukraine, Kasey Dittmeier and her family returned with baby sister.
July 31, 2007, 5:153610Our brave Veronica passed away
Ukrainian doctors were impressed by positive results of treatment got in Moscow and even began to think about preparing Veronica for the next surgery … but 17.09.2008 her heart stopped…another bright child passed away..
September 22, 2008, 11:003609Walking Tour – the Best Present for Graduating Orphans
Your kindly donated 24 US dollars can present an orphan an unforgettable walking tour around the Crimea!
June 6, 2013, 19:003603The best time to plant trees
Please help buying seedlings for the children's village Happy Child
October 16, 2015, 10:003602"Happy Child" Children's Village: From Dream to Reality
The «Happy Child" foundation is actively working on creating the first children's eco-village in the Zaporizhzhia region, which will provide families for up to 30 orphaned children
November 12, 2012, 10:003602Alyona’s Return from St. Petersburg
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Alena completed her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to family and friends. Blessed memory of a tender angel!
June 5, 2013, 19:403602Ministry for Family, Youth and Sport initiates reformation of the adoption system
June 20, 2006, 0:003600Viktoria – Guardian Angel
On 23 July 2015, my dearest Viktoria became an angel. I wish her rest in peace and I wish her family to be strong
August 3, 2015, 16:003590Family Rashkevitch needs our help to accept two more orphans into family
Lack of money for the finishing of building of an apartment house doesn't give Rashkevich family an opportunity to accept two more girls
February 12, 2010, 9:553590A Child Needs a Family: Egor V., born in 2000
Egor is a funny and clever boy, dreaming of a modern youth’s toy – a mobile phone. But he needs love and care of parents more than a mobile phone. Profile # 0061294
January 27, 2012, 13:103588Five sisters dream about a warm home!
Give the gift of love and compassion to the five Kravets daughters and their mother. They have fallen on hard times and their home has been flooded by groundwater.
October 10, 2016, 14:403585The child found a family: Yevgeniy H., born in 2003
New loving parents took Zhenya into the family
September 15, 2014, 15:203583Against All Odds
In spring 2013 Ukrainian physicians declared a Ukrainian orphan to be incurable. However it soon was proven to be wrong. The boy survived. Against all odds
August 13, 2014, 17:503581Kyiv city authorities have allotted 80 apartments for orphans
June 14, 2006, 0:003578The more the merrier – The story of the large Vovk family
From the windows of the old tiny house seven members of the foster family can see their big and wonderful house in front
August 5, 2010, 17:003578Every One of Us is Awash in Light…
On April 24, 2013 NDay concert took place in Mikhailovka. It was organised by Tema Club and the “Happy Child” charity foundation
May 30, 2013, 12:003573A child needs a family: Danil - born in 2006
Green-eyed guy Danil (application form No. 0203669).
January 16, 2022, 22:213571Violetta Yurchenko, born in 2012 - Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Violetta finished her earthly journey. We offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends.
October 8, 2020, 21:003567Sukach Darya, 29 years – adenocarcinoma
Fundraising is closed! Hooray! Thanks to your kind assistance Daria has successfully completed her treatment! We honestly hope that Daria will enjoy a long and healthy life!
February 1, 2016, 18:003560Ukraine Says Local Man Hasn't Returned Kids
International adoptions out of the Ukraine could be stalled indefinitely because of a Central Florida man. Documents show Larry Vander Maten participated in a hosting program for Ukrainian children, but he missed a deadline for sending the children home
September 10, 2009, 15:003559A child has a family: Victoria K, born in 1998
Victoria has moved with her new parents to Italy! Let's wish her all the best!
April 14, 2011, 21:003551The urgent fund-raising campaign for bone marrow transplant surgery in Italy!
The International Charity Foundation is going to cover the expenses for Darina’s bone marrow surgery in Italy! Thanks to warm-hearted donors a vitally important sum of money is raised!
October 28, 2011, 14:003551Seven Ukrainian orphans visit Jackson
A group of seven orphans are visiting Jackson from the Ukraine
August 27, 2012, 13:303550Child needs a family: Alexander M. was born in 1998
Alexsander has recently moved to the family type orphanage
June 18, 2010, 14:003547"I Just Work as a Magician!" The Toy Front Garden
The building located at 8 Central Boulevard Street in Zaporizhia welcomes you with cartoon heroes
July 5, 2011, 19:003547Collected Supplies for Disabled Children Delivered to the Chernigov Child’s Home
Recently, Children helping children" social project has been completed in Berdyansk. School and personal hygiene supplies were collected for children living in the Chernigov Child’s Home, which houses children with various congenital conditions
October 28, 2013, 10:303539A Child Needs a Family: Victoria Y., born in 1999
Victoriya is 18 years old now
August 13, 2014, 17:403535How to Raise a Philanthropist. Tips on how to teach your children to do good
The largest wealth transfer in history has more affluent families placing a greater emphasis on teaching their heirs about philanthropy
July 1, 2011, 14:003527A Child Needs a Family: Vladislav L., born in 2002
Vladislav is 18 years old now
July 26, 2016, 22:023526Kira Belenkaya, born June 18, 2014 - Acute lymphoblastic leukemia relapse requiring a marrow transplant.
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Kirochka has finished her earthly journey. We offer our sincere condolences to family and friends.
June 6, 2018, 18:103523Orphan needs a family: Sergey G., year of birth 2004
The child has found a family
March 24, 2010, 16:503522American adoptive mother on the restrictions made by Ukraine
Letter of adoptive mother
February 16, 2006, 0:003517Save a Child: Alyona Fedorenko, 22 years - ossifying sarcoma of femoral bone
Thanks donators help all money for Alyona was gathered. Fund raising is closed. Thanks all not indifferent people!
February 23, 2010, 12:003515Soccer Star Andriy Shevchenko Named Charity Ambassador
June 14, 2005, 0:003515Dvurechenskiy Sergey, 20 years – inborn myopia of a high level of the both eyes
Thanks to the donors, $2850 were collected for Sergey and surgery will be done soon
June 29, 2009, 10:003507Give Children the Gift of a Happy Summer!
Hikes to the Carpatian mountains and camping in tents are waiting for little Ukrainian orphans this summer. Your donations can make this wonderful vacation a reality!
July 7, 2015, 11:003507TV review: Ukraine's Forgotten Children
This harrowing film about the plight of Ukraine's 'social orphans' is almost unbearable
June 21, 2012, 11:403504Orphans from Ukraine find open homes and hearts in local families
After three trips to Ukraine during the adoption processes for their three children Kris and Clarke Stoesz recognized the desperate situation of many of the orphans there. This experience really opened their eyes to the children that are left behind
May 29, 2008, 0:003502Short survey: the best and the worst moments in an Ukrainian orphan's life
December 4, 2006, 0:003501Forgotten Children
Ordinarily Canadian woman Ruslana Wrzesnewski has organized summer camp for hundreds of Ukrainian orphans.
June 19, 2006, 0:003499The October Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Meeting on palliative care, session of the community council in Kalinovka and training for staff from three orphanages – those were the main events of October
November 19, 2014, 15:003496Iryna again needs your support!
Iryna’s next eye surgery is scheduled for January 30th. We really hope for your kind support in raising 620 US dollars!
January 9, 2013, 18:003496Viktoria Ganzina, born in 1990 – Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Renal Disease
Fundraising is closed! Victoria is almost ready for surgery, there are very little. We wish her good luck and a speedy recovery.
April 2, 2015, 16:403494A Child Has a Family: Nikolai B., born in 1997
Nikolai is with his new loving family in the USA now
January 3, 2013, 15:553492Sergei Safronov, 13 years - Hodgkin's lymphoma
Fundraising is closed! Sergei underwent planned treatment and is now at home. By the end of the year is scheduled CT alone. Thank you all for your help!
August 15, 2016, 18:003483Urgent Needs of Our Little Cystic Fibrosis Patients!
We have a vital list of medications for children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Unfortunately, we cannot purchase all these important medicines and equipment in Ukraine, so we need to ask our donors abroad to support our project!
March 15, 2014, 15:503481What is «A Happy Child»?
We named our fund «The Happy Child» because we want all children to be happy! But sometimes you want to take a break and ask yourself: What makes a child happy?
October 19, 2011, 12:353480The child found a family: Yulia, born in 2003
New loving parents took Yulia into the family
July 25, 2017, 12:593480Best friends in Ukraine together again
November 20, 2006, 0:003478Despite stress, scams, soaring costs, US families adopt overseas
A raid on a Guatemalan orphanage has thrown the spotlight on overseas adoptions which have tripled in the United States in 15 years despite many perils, corrupt officials and exorbitant fees
September 19, 2007, 0:303477War against Ukraine: Save the Children
The perfidious invasion of Putin's Russia has created the most severe problems for children and adults. We continue to work and call on everyone to help!
February 28, 2022, 18:203476Children need a family: Timothy in born 2007
Timofey is in a new loving family
July 7, 2018, 21:333473“The Happy Bus” Broadens Children’s Horizons
The “Happy Child” has launched a new fund-raising campaign to purchase a minibus which will give little orphans, children with special needs and adult dwellers from psychoneurological institutions in the Zaporizhzhia region freedom to travel more!
February 6, 2014, 19:303469Help us to reflect reality
We want to reach perfection in everything, pictures as well
September 24, 2010, 16:003467An Excursion to Kiev for children from orphanages
On the 2nd of February ten children from Gulyaipole orphanage and ten children from Zaporizhzia boarding school # 3 went to Kiev. It was the first long-distance trip for all these children
April 5, 2013, 18:003458We need help in purchasing winter tires for the car for disabled orphans in Kalinovka
$350 is needed to buy winter tires for the car for 14 orphans
January 16, 2018, 17:003457A Child Needs a Family: Vladimir G., born in 2000
Volodya has reached the age of majority
June 24, 2015, 17:403455Denis Sheludko, 16 y.o. - Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Fundraising is closed! The examination revealed that Denis, because the operation is strictly forbidden to carry out their health status. The guy is now at home on the restoration.
February 17, 2016, 14:353453Ksenia Popova, born in 2010 – acute lymphoblastic leukemia
The fund-raising campaign is closed We ask everyone for help in gifting this beautiful girl a happy childhood free of pain
October 25, 2015, 11:353452Photo-report: Spring adventures of Elizavetovka!
During the spring holidays children from foster and multi-children families of Elizavetovka, Primorskyi district, visited Zaporozhye in order to diversify nonschool time with bright emotions and unforgettable impressions
May 30, 2012, 14:053452Artem Galushka, born in 2014 - Brain cancer (medulloblastoma)
Fundraising is suspended! The amount required for the next survey has been collected.
August 16, 2021, 17:003451A Child Needs a Family: Eugeniy K., born in 1999
Eugeniy is 18 years old now
September 17, 2014, 11:303447Vladyslav Zhylenko, born in 2000 - Aplasticanemia
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
May 23, 2017, 11:103446Special Project: Chuck Norris on Hoverla Mount.
“Chuck Norris didn’t step on Hoverla. It was Hoverla to lay down under Chuck Norris”
September 10, 2012, 14:303445Faces of Cystic Fibrosis, by Kyle Monk
Moments after reviewing the image I instantly knew I created something powerful, beautiful and moving
June 18, 2014, 12:303440In a Fairy-Tale Village, Russian Orphans Thrive
The founders of Kitezh, an experimental orphan community, hope that their village can be a model of reform for Russia’s decrepit child welfare system
August 17, 2010, 17:003437Daria– Polyarticular Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fundraising closed! Parents were asked to hide the information on the site
December 10, 2015, 16:303437March Report on the Works completed at the Chernigov Child’s Home
Highlight of the month was a visit by two policemen from England who kindly supported our second adaptation group project. They also spent two days entertaining the children as well as teaching them English!
April 8, 2013, 21:303436The November Report on the Works Done for the Chernigov Child's Home
November was really eventful: along with the construction works on the Happy Home-2 Child’s Home welcomed a lot of guests – doctors, students and visitors from abroad
December 3, 2012, 18:303435Maria Prymak, born in 2011, - retinopathy of prematurity (5th stage)
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Many thanks for your amazing support! Maria’s surgery has now been postponed until July 17th due to fever. We look forward to hearing some good news from little Maria!
June 26, 2013, 17:003433A Prize Novel Full of Truths That Stretch Believability
In March 1985 at a Soviet orphanage, a severely disabled Russian teenager improbably named Ruben David Gonzalez Gallego was watching television as Mikhail S. Gorbachev, the newly anointed Soviet leader, received well-wishers from abroad
August 2, 2011, 7:003430Generous Hibees still doing it for Dnipro kids
June 20, 2006, 0:003427Save a Child: Vakulenko Vanechka, 10 years old – alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma of nasal cavity.
Due to the donations, Vanya's father got 4000 hryvnas on his bank account which will be spent on purchasing drugs for the next several months. Now Vanyusha takes a treatment course in the oncoheamatological department of of Zaporizhzhya Regional Clinical
February 20, 2010, 12:003426A Child Needs a Family: Veniamin D., born in 2014
Unfortunately, this baby has passed away...
June 16, 2015, 14:203420Sweltering. Starveling. Uneasy
With the onset of heat the Tryapitsin’s dormitory turned into a stinking mobile gas chamber - something must be done and urgently
May 25, 2012, 11:103418Bogdan Marinin, was born in 2008 - Two-sided deafness
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to you, our dear donors, the hearing aid is already purchased!
January 27, 2012, 15:303416“I Want to Be…” Project: in a Printing Shop
Our Foundation proceeds with its motivational “I Want to Be…” Project. This time the participants of the project were students of 9-11 grades of Zaporozhye orphanage No. 4. They had a chance to visit the printing shop of Keramist Publishing House
February 13, 2012, 12:503414A Wonderful Day off with Our Kids
Eight children from large families spent a day off together with us in the city of Dnepropetrovsk. Such trips can work real miracles: they show the value of friendship and reveal the best character traits
February 20, 2013, 13:303412Maria Tsiba, not a year old – severe hearing loss in both ears
Fundraising is closed! From the foster family, Masha and her sister moved to the family that adopted them. Parents are determined: to examine and treat the baby will be abroad on their own.
April 26, 2018, 11:303407The July Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Going to the pond and a trip to Vasilevka became major events of the past month
August 11, 2015, 20:003405The Break is Over & it's Time to Get Back to Work!
After a two-month break, the construction works in Kalinovka are back on track to complete the Happy Home-2
February 26, 2013, 20:003404Kiril Mirchenko: I just turned 14 years old and I really want to celebrate more birthdays…
Kiril got bedsores and got extremely skinny. He has no real strength but there is still hope left. Let’s make this miracle together and help Kiril overcome his illness! The treatment currently requires $ 500
July 18, 2012, 15:203404A Child Needs a Family: Anastasia K., born in 1998
Anastasia is 18 years old now
August 7, 2014, 17:303392Let's play a game and see, how it feels. Victoria's life with cystic fibrosis
Close your eyes for a minute... Close your mouth and nose with your hands, hold your breath, like you are playing that childhood game of “whoever holds his breath the longest”
December 16, 2014, 11:503389A Child has a Family: Alexander B., born in 1999
This child has been adopted by a loving family from the USA. He’s soon leaving for home, following the thread which brought him his real family
February 26, 2013, 19:203389The Children found a family: Kirill M. (b. 2002), Mihail M. (b. 2004) and Denis M. (b. 2009)
New loving parents took Kirill, Mihail and Denis into the family
August 21, 2016, 19:553382Holidays and Everyday Life of the Polonnikov Family
A family of five children, one of whom has beaten leukaemia, is thankful for everyone’s support but they still need help
April 23, 2013, 18:403375The child needs a family: Alina - born in 2007
Alina is a talented girl! (application form No. 0399833).
December 28, 2020, 15:213374We need to support each other!
From the 3rd till the 9th of July the picturesque place of Velyly Lug welcomed in the summer camp 27 children and young people with special needs
August 5, 2011, 7:003368A Child Needs a Family: Alexander P., born in 2001
Sasha is 18 years old now
August 3, 2015, 20:003365Julia Kovdrya can now afford an implantable cardioverter-defribillator!
The money for purchasing a vitally important cardioverter-defribillator for Julia has finally been raised thanks to you, our dear donors!
January 6, 2012, 13:203364We’ve Got News: great and…
Our latest news is not bad! It depends on your support! We need to collect 20, 000 dollars as soon as possible!
April 15, 2011, 20:003364We thanks "Budinok igrashok" toy's shop for gifts to Zaporozhye's orphans
December 25, 2006, 0:003363Please Help Kristina Voytovich Overcome Another Difficulty!
We’ve all have been fighting for Kristina’s life for several years now. It is thanks only to all of you and God that Kristina is still alive. Her treatment will approximately cost 11,000 US dollars!
February 21, 2014, 17:503362His family goes beyond blood, borders
One trip to Ukraine nearly four years ago led to a commitment to help orphaned children in Europe and Africa.
June 14, 2006, 0:003361Photo report: «I’d like to be a builder if I’m taught»
Children of the Zaporozhye educational-rehabilitation center – boarding school #3 began to master interior repair skills.
June 2, 2011, 20:003360Riding white-knuckle adoption roller coaster
Tucsonans Tom and Liliana Stevens dreamed of opening their hearts and home to an orphan from an impoverished country. They didn't realize that dream would become a nightmare
September 4, 2008, 11:003356Premier opens two family-type orphanages in Luhansk
Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has said that orphanages in Ukraine should be liquidated and the country should switch to upbringing orphans in families
August 25, 2012, 15:303355Orange Slices: Foreign bonds (hosting orphans from Ukraine)
January 8, 2007, 0:003350Help the children's home Sun
For such small children its extremely important to live with feelings of safety, care and just to have normal home conditions as any other child deserves
January 7, 2017, 10:303347Halfway around the world, they found Hope
January 3, 2007, 0:003345The Echo of War in Zaporizhzhia
My impressions about out-migrants’ camp in Velikiy Lug, Zaporizhzhia
August 28, 2014, 23:303345After the adoption, support group helps with adaptation
As the number of international adoptions increase in US, adoption agencies and adoptive parents and kids are seeking out ways to make children feel comfortable with their new country, their old countries and most importantly, in their own skin
April 4, 2007, 4:103342Please Support Our Camping Trip to Crimea
“Klubok” tourist club is organizing a camping trip to Crimea for children from orphanages and large families. We appeal to you: please support this undertaking, because for many of them it is the first trip in their lives so far
March 20, 2013, 12:153337The Herald Weekly: Local couple seeks support, funds for adoption
Ukrainian teens Anatoliy and Ivan spent the summer in the Lake Norman area. Now, a Huntersville family wants to make them permanent
November 8, 2011, 14:153332A Child Needs a Family: Lyana M., born in 2002
Lyana is a brilliant young knitter. Profile# 0196652
January 10, 2015, 10:303331Children Need a Family: Vladimir P, born in 1998; Andrey P, born in 2000
Andrey and Vladimir is 18 years old now
March 9, 2015, 18:003328Kolopov Sasha, 2 years 9 months - Portal hypertension, veins bleeding
Due to donations of kind people Sasha was successfully operated at Moscow hospital specialized on the portal hypertension and veins bleeding treatment. Now he temporarily doesn't require our help
May 14, 2009, 10:003326Reconstructing a Family-Type Home for Special-Needs Orphans at Kalinovka
Workers have completed practically all of the exterior work on the home for nine disabled children at Kalinovka
October 24, 2011, 19:153321Urgent: Venous Anastomosis Surgery Needed!
Such complicated surgeries are not performed in Ukraine. Preliminary estimates place the cost of travel to Russia, surgery and follow-up treatments at approximately 104, 000 UAH (13, 000 USD).
April 15, 2011, 21:003319The Roof of Kalinovka Happy Home-2 Will Soon Be in Place. Thank You for All Your Help!
The construction works in Kalinovka are in progress, and very soon we will start assembling the roof. We would like to say thank you to all those who are helping us!
December 20, 2012, 18:003317A Child Has a Family: Ruslan F., born in 1999
This sunny boy has found his loving family in the USA!
May 27, 2012, 12:003317Foster families vs. orphanages
Being raised at their homes helps children develop a sense of security in life, though this is not always evident for officials
December 13, 2010, 17:103314American goes to bat for kids
Basil Tarasko, a retired American college baseball coach of Ukrainian descent, pictured above, promotes Little League baseball in Ukraine in the face of limited funding and facilities
February 19, 2007, 2:003306Associated Press: No Ukrainian adoption for Elton John
Elton John won't be able to adopt a 14-month-old HIV-positive child from Ukraine because the pop star is too old and isn't married, the government said
September 30, 2009, 6:003306Photo Report: An unusual concert given by unusual people (+video clip)
On April 29, 2013, a concert by the residents of psychoneurologic group homes "Pure of Heart" took place in Zaporozhye
June 5, 2013, 12:003303Happy homes for disabled orphans in Kalinovka, Ukraine are waiting for volunteers and friends
We made short video about the life in the 2 "Happy homes" for disabled orphans in Kalinovka village. Now they are not orphanage, they are foster families.
January 14, 2018, 16:003301Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua in 2016
January 16, 2010, 17:003295Mother and Her Six Children Don’t Have Where to Live
Seven of them have to share the same little room in Zaporozhzhye slums. Natalya Tryapitsyna, the mother of six, had to be given a separate flat by the local authorities years ago
July 2, 2012, 11:103291A Child Has a Family: Matvey B., born in 1997
Matvey is with his new loving family in the USA now
January 23, 2013, 17:003287A Child Has a Family: Dmitry K., Born in 1999
Dmitry already celebrated New Year with his new family! This is the greatest present for us!
May 25, 2012, 11:503285Alex Fix - Ewing`s Sarcoma of the left shoulder blade
Alex has had cancer surgery to remove his left shoulder blade in Kiev. Now he is scheduled to have 6-7 chemotherapy sessions which he will have done in Zaporozhye.The boy and his family will need your help on this long road to his recovery.
April 23, 2011, 13:303284Artem N., born in 2001, - cerebral palsy
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Artem’s surgery was cancelled and substituted by Botox shots which will helpfully help the boy to walk independently soon!
March 18, 2013, 20:203282A super 2016 summer holiday… we want to give you an update of the summer’s activities!
The adventure and tourism project, “Yarn,” is pleased to tell you all about their summer.
October 1, 2016, 15:003277The October Report of the Works Done in the Chernigov Child’s Home in Kalinovka
In October we managed to arrange a meeting of vitally important specialists – student therapists and doctors from Tokmak, so they could regularly examine children and grownups in the orphanage
November 6, 2012, 19:003275Musical Fairy-Tale of a Symphony Orchestra
Students of Maiboroda College of Music staged a play about a symphony orchestra for the children. The future graduates have prepared an exciting performance wrapped in music
May 25, 2012, 11:553275Charity collects Christmas gifts for children from Ukraine
People from all over the Czech Republic have donated Christmas gifts to 341 poor children from Ukraine within a public fundraising campaign launched by the Olomouc Archdiocesan Charity
December 13, 2017, 11:203273Ukraine orphans: A life trapped in care
When orphans in Ukraine reach adulthood, some are deemed "incapacitated" - a label that consigns them to a life in institutions. But many of these young people may have nothing wrong with them at all
July 9, 2012, 13:503267A Child Has a Family: Natalia Ya., born in 1998
Natasha has been recently adopted by an American family!
September 25, 2013, 10:203264А meeting of deti.zp.ua volunteers took place on the 30th January, 2011
Together we discussed directions in our work having the highest priorities and distributed the responsibilities among ourselves.
March 3, 2011, 9:003259Report on Summer Trip for Orphans
From June 14-18 this summer, I accompanied 20 orphaned teens aged 13 to 17 from Zaporozhye, Ukraine on the trip of a lifetime
July 18, 2013, 12:403257Children need a family: Sergey (born in 2013) and Danil (born in 2008)
Sergey (0348940) and Danil (0150756) - Two wonderful brothers.
August 17, 2021, 17:333257Valeriya Dyachenko, born in 2007 - Brainstem glioma
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Valeriya and her mom have gone to Israel to consult physicians there. We will keep you up-to-date!
May 21, 2014, 13:303255Feeding the children of the Zaporozhye City Children's General Hospital #5 is in danger
Our cooking boilers have worked for a very long time but finally two out of the three boilers have broken beyond repair
June 27, 2011, 8:003254We’re forced to make an emergency stop…Help us, please!
Max has run out of fuel at the halfway point of his treatment. So, we must hold out a helping hand to this lovely child!
November 5, 2010, 18:353251“I Want to Be…” Project: A Tree on the Windowsill and the First Swallow
The friend of our Foundation, a professional traveler Sergey Gordiyenko met children from Kharkov-based Lestvitsa School within the framework of our "I Want to Be…” Project
March 5, 2012, 12:003245Sending orphans hope along with supplies
La Salle family helps with Boxes of Love project
November 21, 2017, 16:003241Ashley is in a real life drama
Drama student Ashley McFarlane is off to work with street children in eastern Europe.
June 14, 2006, 0:003239Children to Live in Families, Not Orphanages
June 14, 2005, 0:003234Problems of Zaporozhye Adult Orphans are not Our Headache, are They?
Local officials through their speeches on TV screens keep giving us statistics showing that the majority of local criminals are those labeled as “orphans”. The “ReporterUA” decided to find out why
April 14, 2012, 11:003232Ukraine tends to depopulation
The population of Ukraine for past year is reduced by 273 thousand people
March 6, 2007, 1:303232President holds meeting dedicated to сhildren care
In Donetsk President Victor Yushchenko held a gathering dedicated to problems of orphaned, disabled, homeless children and large families
April 21, 2008, 0:003230Bogdan Solop, born in 2004 - neoplasm
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to our regular donor who kindly donated 4,625 US dollars little Bogdan can finally afford checkup in a German clinic! Thank you very much for your support!
November 6, 2012, 12:003228Ganchev Artyom suffers from systemic lupus erythematosus, a hormone-related form of arterial hypertension
Thanks to your donations Artyom is completing his treatment and currently doesn't need our financial support
May 19, 2011, 22:003226We are Five Years Old!
The Happy Child Foundation has turned five! Thank you to everybody who has been with us for all these years! And thank you to those who are joining us now!
June 13, 2012, 15:303224The child found a family: Vladislav, born in 2013
New loving parents took Vladislav into the family
October 17, 2016, 22:593223A Child Has a Family: Anatoly Y., was born in 1998
Anatoly has now his loving family!
June 17, 2011, 22:003218Attention! Say cheese!
So the hope in children’s eyes can change to a grateful glow of gratitude and so we can also reach a larger number in need, we are seeking help in purchasing a digital (semi-professional) camera
March 2, 2013, 12:203218Hoverla - Online: The first Day
Some pictures from our first day on Hoverla Mountain
October 25, 2011, 22:003216Unknown desease kills children in Nezhin
Four kids and two adults died, and five kids were hospitalized on August, 7-11 because of an unknown infection in the Nezhin Children's home
August 18, 2010, 13:353215The Child found a family: Alexey F., born in 2000
Alexey, is in a new and loving family!
January 10, 2015, 13:303215Photoreport: Kalinovka is in the middle of the hard work.
Yahoo. We finally collected necessary sum of money for fixing roof for the future family based orphanage. While workers repairing roof we started collecting money for new windows and doors and redecoration inside.
September 30, 2010, 16:003210Seven rules that help to make your charity the most useful
Anyone, who donates money or other resources for any charity, wishes his gift to bring the maximum benefit. Prostobank.ua has studied what you should know or do to get maximum benefits from your donation
February 5, 2012, 21:303210Ukrainian Orphans Seek New Parents In Bay Area
At an unusual Thursday night pizza party in Palo Alto, advocates for ten orphans visiting from Ukraine held out hope that the children might find new homes as they met prospective parents during a two-week trip to the United States
August 22, 2008, 11:003209The Makievy Twins Need Help!!!
“We hope that our compatriots will not leave us alone with our problems in a foreign country”, - wrote the Makievy Family in their letter to our volunteer. We also hope that you will not leave this family all alone, will you?
July 21, 2011, 22:003206Orphan needs a family: Denis K., born 1998
The guidance of the orphanage reported that he will live the orphan homes of family type
April 1, 2010, 16:303206A British Charity Wants to Tell the World about the Special Children in the Kalinovka Orphanage
British volunteers are going to make a documentary about the orphans of the Kalinovka Orphanage and show it on the world-famous BBC channel
March 7, 2012, 14:003204A Family Expanding Fast
Now Meg and Patrick are raising Julia and Peter adopted from the Ukraine. "You can go on a cruise or get a new car." says Meg but they decided giving these children a home is how they'd like to spend their time and money
April 4, 2007, 2:103198We Urgently Need Your Help to Save Inna’s Life!
Inna Grishko has been fighting for her life since the age of four. The only chance to save Inna’s life is to undergo surgery in Moscow. Inna’s mother urgently needs your support to raise 8,308 US dollars by June 16th!
May 31, 2014, 23:303197† Sonia has gone to our God
In Medical Center of Hadassah, Israel, on November 24, 2010 Sonya died
December 1, 2010, 17:403197Homeless children to be removed from cities’ streets
July 17, 2006, 0:003196A Child Has a Family: Maxim P., born in 1999
Maxim has his loving parents now. He was adopted together with Andrey and Oleg by an American family
November 29, 2012, 20:003192Aleksandra Soenko, 2 years old – Medulloblastoma (posterior fossa)
Fundraising is closed! At the moment, the family cope on their own, thank you all for the help.
July 17, 2016, 16:003191A Big House for a Large Family
Help us, please with the house reconstruction of the adoptive family Tkachenko and then a few more orphans from the orphanage will be able to live in a cozy home, where there is love, care and warmth
February 7, 2014, 12:003190Help us to help!
We want to help children very much. But we are not able to do it sufficiently enough without your support
January 6, 2012, 12:203186Bogdan Biletsky, born in 2005 - cerebral palsy
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Little Bogdan has a very busy treatment schedule. As soon as the boy with his mom come back from the rehabilitation course, we will publish some news!
January 10, 2014, 8:003177The Child found a family: Sergey P, born in 2004
Sergey has found a loving family!
September 4, 2015, 11:103176Miracle for the Birthday
Sophia Geyko celebrated her 3rd Birthday on the 26th of November in the hospital in Belorussia. The best gift she got was an opportunity to continue a treatment
December 7, 2010, 18:303171Everyone is off to the seaside!
Last July four grownup dwellers of the Kalinovka orphanage went to a Christian summer camp. Many thanks!
August 12, 2014, 17:003169The July Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children with Special Needs
We bought special nutrition for the orphanage in Velikiy Lug and finally found a physician for the orphanage in Kalinovka!
August 16, 2014, 16:303168Ukrainian visitors get a warm welcome
Nine Ukrainian adoptees from the metro area showed up at the airport to greet the seven children who are here to visit the United States for about three weeks
August 29, 2012, 17:303157The Blessing of Down Syndrome
An international adoption ministry for Down syndrome kids? "When God says ‘Get up and go,' you go."
October 5, 2011, 13:303150Can you believe it's been a year already since Kiril's life was turned upside down! Lets support this brave boy!
A year has passed already for Kiril as he bravely fights for his life. However, he still has a long journey ahead before achieving a full recovery. This means more treatment courses and four stages of chemotherapy
March 20, 2013, 11:203150Office car is in need
To cope with huge amount of different and important tasks "Happy Child" fund need far much more mobility than we have nowadays
March 16, 2009, 10:003147President takes part in all-Ukrainian Adopting Parents Forum
President Victor Yushchenko took part in an all-Ukrainian Adopting Parents Forum
February 4, 2009, 10:003145Vysokyj Zamok: "The share of orphans in Ukraine is disproportionate between West and East"
Approximately 1 in 100 children in Ukraine are deprived of parental care
November 21, 2011, 12:303143A child has a family: Roman M., (born December 1997) and Natalia M., (born November 1999)
Roman and Natalia were adopted. Let's hope they will stay with their new family forever!
June 13, 2011, 23:003140You Have A Chance to Show Kindness
What can be more generous than helping those who are sick and in need? Especially if they are bedridden children, who haven’t managed to enjoy life yet? Kids with health problems and orphans can get help at the Happy Child charity foundation
February 28, 2013, 12:003136Vladislav Logvin, 14 years old - cerebral palsy. “I want to get up from the wheelchair.”
Vlad is confident that the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains of Georgia will wait for him because he wants to learn to walk on his own. He dreams of playing soccer with kids his age, running on the grass, and traveling, rather than sitting at home.
May 10, 2018, 20:003136Video report: One day in the life of “The Happy Child” Charity Foundation
Morning show on a local TV channel TV-5, meeting American foundation representatives and visiting three orphanages of the Zaporozhye region — through the eyes of our volunteer
September 28, 2011, 19:453136Child needs a family: Kostya B., born 1999
This boy is respected by adults and children. You will see this right away, as soon as you spend a little time with him. Profile # 0058337
July 13, 2010, 18:453132Concert Raises 57,000 Hryvnias
October 26, 2005, 0:003130I want to go home...
Thanks to your help, Sophiyka Geyko is continuing her treatment! Let’s hope that quite soon she will be able to smile as before! The family still needs your help to complete the basic treatment course!
April 14, 2011, 21:003130Julia Kovdrya: “Thanks a lot to everyone who helped my heart to go on beating”
Julia Kovdrya’s family and all the members of the “Happy Child” foundation are deeply grateful to everyone who supported this young girl! Many thanks to everyone who gave Julia a chance to LIVE!
February 17, 2012, 18:003130Funny Kitties Bring Children Lots of Joy!
On Saturday boys from the Children’s home had very special guests – three trained cats named Basel, Max, and Loretta. What was the other surprise waiting for the children on that cold winter day?
January 18, 2013, 11:003128In a Ukrainian Jewish orphanage, Tikva, economic downturn hits home
The orphanage is struggling to provide for its nearly 2,000 charges in the midst of a global financial downturn that has decimated its budget. In 2008, the organization had a $12 million budget, but with donations down 30 percent, the budget is now $7.3 m
April 21, 2012, 11:053124Video report: The impressions of our guest from the USA
August 3, 2011 «The Happy Child» Charity Fund organized the visiting of three boarding schools in the Zaporozhe region for children with special needs. Maya was deeply impressed by the things she saw
October 24, 2011, 17:303122The November Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Attending a beauty contest and purchasing medical equipment as well as handicrafts items were the main events of November
December 16, 2014, 21:303120Life-Giving Oxygen
The Happy Child Foundation needs help in purchasing two more oxygen concentrators for children with CF. The total amount to be raised is UAH 27,360 (approximately 3,352 US dollars).
February 19, 2013, 19:303115Kiril Mirchenko: “Hoping to Break The Impasse”
Kiril’s lymphoma treatment has been currently stopped due to some neurologic problems. The only possible solution to this tough situation is dolphin therapy which is very costly. Kiril’s parents look forward to your kind support!
September 5, 2012, 0:203107Rob and Wendy Saunders of Yorktown have four children, two of whom have Down syndrome
Saunders want others to know about Down syndrome and that it's not the end of the world if your child is born with the disorder.
June 11, 2008, 0:003106Choosing Intelligent Philanthropy
Knowing in your heart that you want to help people is a wonderful feeling. However, all of us would like to see the results of our help and feel that our efforts made a difference
January 10, 2012, 23:203105What were you dreaming about when you were twenty?
For her 20th birthday, Larisa from Kalinovka dreamt about a portable speaker and a family. What were you dreaming about when you were twenty?
August 16, 2014, 12:503100An Example of Strength and Fortitude
Single mother raising her six children in a dilapidated hostel
January 24, 2012, 13:003096Ukraine babies in stem cell probe
January 3, 2007, 0:003095President of Ukraine visits Kyiv National Cancer Institute and it's children's department
On the occasion of World Cancer Day President Victor Yushchenko visited Kyiv National Cancer Institute
February 5, 2009, 10:003090A child needs a family: Kirill G., 15 years old
Kirill is 18 years old now
August 25, 2016, 12:003090Happiness Messengers For an Ordinary Family
It is well known that in the process of preparing and legalization of documents for a child’s guardianship, the child is initially chosen by the parents-to be; but it happens otherwise, too...
April 30, 2013, 11:103087February Report on the Works Done on the Children’s Home in Kalinovka
During February 2013 construction works on the second Happy Home have been renewed. In the meantime bead craft is getting more popular: one more group of children have become involved in making beautiful bead decorations
March 6, 2013, 21:003087Open Letter From American Mother of Russian Kids
October 6, 2006, 0:003085Family saves children orphaned twice
Five orphans adopted by a loving Grand Rapids nurse were orphaned a second time by her death, and have been adopted again by her friends
June 18, 2007, 5:153084The young tourists from the Mikhailovsk district learn about the history of the Zaporozhzhye region
Children from the village "Prishib" of the Zaporozhzhye region visited the Museum of History of Zaporozhzhye Cossacks and the historic-cultural compound "Zaporozhzhye Sech"
December 2, 2013, 13:303083Spring Holidays in Crimea
Sixteen children from Melitopol orphanage, Zaporozhye Children’s Home and a large family arrived to Crimea in the morning of March 23rd
April 22, 2013, 12:503082Oleg Babich, born in 2004,- organic defects of CNS
The fund-raising campaign is closed Thanks to our kind donors Oleg and his sister Dasha have got enough money for medical examinations and treatment!
January 19, 2012, 13:303080A Child Needs a Family: Eugeniy N., born in 2004
Fortunately the kid found a loving family!
January 18, 2016, 7:003077Two kill themselves at Ukraine orphanage
Two Ukrainian teenagers at a state-run orphanage have killed themselves, while two others have attempted suicide
July 13, 2007, 5:153076Kristina Voytovich Needs Our Help Again!
Kristina has no money to pay for a blood test or even food. She has to choose whether to eat or to get the test done. Support her, please!
March 20, 2013, 16:003076Story about adoptive child Natasha from Ukraine
September 11, 2006, 0:003074Orphan about her life - Lena's story.
September 10, 2004, 0:003074A Child Needs a Family: Eugeniy K, born in 1999
Climbing trees is one of Eugeniy’s favourite hobbies; another thing he loves is smiling at everyone whom he thinks he can trust. Profile #0057298
April 27, 2013, 15:303072The January and February Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
In the recent two months, we carried on providing financial support to orphanages and made the first step to creating family-type orphanages based on our Happy Homes
March 13, 2015, 17:003070Klubok Tourist Club Show Ukraine to 669 Children in One Year
A Tourist Club for Children, Klubok, has been working in Zaporozhzhye under the aegis of the Happy Child Charitable Foundation for several years already. On April 10, the founders of the Club, Anton Bondarenko and Albert Pavlov, met with mass media
April 22, 2014, 12:303067Orphan needs a family: Nikita T. year of birth 2003
The child has found a family
March 19, 2010, 17:063063Cabinet to take care about children - orphans
June 14, 2006, 0:003063Khortitsa Treasures Quest Game: 18-19 May 2013
If we had to answer the question “What is the Khortitsa Treasure Quest Game?” with one word, that word would be an ADVENTURE. For adventure is the thing which both children and adults often lack in their lives
June 5, 2013, 19:003060The March Report on the Work Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
A workshop on soap-making for tutors and a trip to Zaporozhzhye arranged for the people under care of Kalinovka orphanage are the main events of the past month
April 21, 2015, 19:403059Expensive cars, fashionable clothes mask underlying poverty of many in Ukraine
December 6, 2006, 0:003059Children need a family: Alena (born in 2008), Ivan (born in 2011), Sergey (born in 2014) and Nazar (born in 2015)
Alena (0315558), Ivan (0315563), Sergey (0315564) and Nazar (0315588) - Open and funny children!
March 26, 2021, 10:143059Help a Family with Five Children be Warm This Winter!
A family with five childen inherited a part-ruined house. It's got no heating and the window frames are falling off... But still it is a house of their own and they will never have to rent again! Let's help them insulate the house!
October 16, 2012, 19:003058Ukrainian orphans come to North Texas with adoption hopes
Trips like this are organized by Family Hope, an international orphan relief group that works primarily with older orphans, who are usually the last to be adopted
August 18, 2008, 11:003058Olga Vovk-Sobina, born in 1988 - Congenital High Myopia, Myopia-Associated Astigmatism, Moderate Amblyopia, Peripheral Retinopathy
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Olga has managed to raise the money for her surgery! Thanks to everyone for all your grear support!
April 8, 2015, 15:003057Orphanage System in the Zaporozhzhye Region – Expensive, Inefficient, but… Financially Beneficial?
Instead of supporting the family, Ukrainian government spends more than 1,300 US dollars to keep one child in an orphanage. Education and Science Department of Zaporozhzhye Regional State Administration is thinking how to save jobs for orphanage staff
October 7, 2014, 12:503054Children with Special Needs Enjoy a Nice Walk in the Dubovaya Roschsha Park
Pupils from the Zaporozhye orphanage for boys with disabilities for the first time visited the Central Park of Culture and Leisure Dubovaya Roschsha ("Oak Grove")
June 10, 2013, 18:003053Danil Sirota: “Help me Win My Battle for Life, Please!”
This young sportsman is bravely fighting cancer and urgently needs your prayers and financial support! There is still a long and winding road to his recovery full of chemotherapy treatments and rehabilitation courses
October 20, 2013, 9:003052Ukraine's Ombudsperson Karpachyova and US Ambassador Taylor address adoption issue
September 22, 2006, 0:003052The Child needs A Family: Darina M., born in 2000
Darina is currently not available for adoption
January 17, 2012, 14:303049Darina Bigus – through the window of Italy...
While taking her chemotherapy course and awaiting a bone marrow transplant, Darina is learning to bake pizza!
December 29, 2011, 16:303046The Healing Power of Joy
Holidays bring not only fun but…health too. It is proved that positive emotions and laughter helps sick children recover faster
October 3, 2012, 20:503045The June Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
Training for medical staff and self-made playground were the highlights of June
July 9, 2015, 14:403044From the beginning of this year 16 orphans were adopted in Zaporozhye: 1200 kg of documents related to foster families will be dispatched to Kiev
16 kids from Zaporozhye have found their families and parents from the beginning of 2010.
March 2, 2010, 13:503044Sell toys – help a child from an orphanage!
The round table, initiated and held on November 25, 2010 by the Development of Ukraine Foundation, has once again gathered people who for the recent 7—10 years have been and continue trying to do all they can not to allow strengthening of orphanage system
January 19, 2011, 0:303043Crossing Countries to Create Families
September 22, 2006, 0:003043Learn, Learn and Learn!
Nine instructors from Chernigov Child’s Home in the village of Kalinovka visited a rehabilitation center "Prometei" in Zaporozhye and attended a training session on professional burnout
October 24, 2012, 16:003039The Marietta Times: Adoption option
Advocates use Nov. to raise awareness
November 23, 2011, 13:553032Young Ukrainian care-leavers will get a sure start for independent life
At the project official presentation in Kyiv Oblast State administration it was highlighted that Ukraine occupies one of the leading places in Europe by a number of children in residential care - 29 thousands.
June 3, 2010, 17:353030Electricity dependence that ruins your life
Tanya's escape from home prison costs 4650 USD. This is the price of a new portable oxygen concentrator. Your support is truly life-saving!
November 16, 2018, 18:403030Founders of Ukranian orphans charity tell Rotarians what drives them
After witnessing the awful conditions of that orphanage which helps children with stories like these, Olena and Evan Schemenauer formed the Bermuda registered charity, ‘Hope for the Orphans Foundation’
February 13, 2007, 0:003029Dima Lyaut Urgently Needs Your Help!
Before the 18th of March Dima’s parents need to purchase three packages of Topotecan medicine. There is just a week left to raise 800 US dollars! Dima is really hoping for your kind support!
March 11, 2013, 11:303024Teen party to provide money for orphans
If you took a look at Christina and Lara Bergeron, you probably wouldn't notice anything unusual about the teenaged sisters. But if you were to see them this weekend, you'd find two remarkable siblings who have managed to turn fun in to something import
March 14, 2007, 2:103022The January Report of the Works Done in Chernigov Children’s Home
The beginning of 2014 is supposed to become the time of work completion in the second “Happy Home”. We still really need your support and assistance!
February 19, 2014, 13:003018Plus one. Minus one. A very simple equation… (about orphanage system in former Soviet states)
”Let’s say there is N number of children that are without their parents. And then one of them is leaving to live with his family. It means, there is N minus one that’s left”. And when you, choking on your tears and adrenaline, talk about the injustice of
April 24, 2007, 5:103014Eugeniy Chudnovskiy, born in 1993, chronic kidney failure of the fourth stage
Eugeniy has enough money for his surgery. Thank you very much!
July 26, 2012, 20:103011An Unlucky Girl Julia...
Julia Kovdrya will celebrate her 25th birthday on the 29th of December. On her birthday, let us eliminate the constant fear that her life could end at any moment…
December 5, 2011, 12:303008Alexey V. was born in 1997
Lesha has told to me what likes to look on a TV set. There is only one TV in the hall, but there are many spectators. What do you usually look on a TV set? It doesn’t matter. These words have made a painful impression. № 0060381.
April 16, 2011, 12:003006The Day: Adoption becomes the norm - Ukrainians adopt orphans more often
The situation with adoption has improved in the past three years, reports Ukraine’s Ministry of Family, Youth, and Sports of Ukraine. Last year over 2,000 children were adopted by Ukrainians and 1,500 by foreign married couples
October 7, 2009, 10:003006Green happy home and "Lighthouse of dreams": a journey to Ukrainka that raises awareness
The Pulse of the Community newspaper wrote about our volunteer from the USA and life in our Children's Village
July 2, 2018, 17:003004Mennonite Weekly Review: Hope for orphans in Ukraine
In much of Ukraine, hopelessness among adults has darkened the future of its youth
November 15, 2011, 11:503002Volnyansk boarding school: official inadequacy or a new pedagogic method?
A scandal with the management of the boarding school for orphans and children deprived of parental care at the center was the reason for the close attention of the authorities to this educational facility
October 21, 2013, 11:003002The Tragedy of Ukrainian Orphans
December 25, 2006, 0:003000Three year old twins Maxim and Denis remain in the grips of leukemia. The brave little boys hope for your support!
Andrey and Natasha are asking you to keep their little sons in your prayers. The family has already remained in Italy for two long years. They really need your support now!
April 22, 2012, 11:002999Ukraine seeking mechanisms to control living condition of adopted children
The debate for having more control over the living conditions of Ukrainian kids adopted abroad surfaced after a Ukrainian boy was shot dead in the United States by his American father
April 11, 2013, 15:502998Child needs a family: Aleksey E., (was born in 1997)
The child has found a family
July 1, 2010, 12:002997Ukraine President's best wishes to children for St. Nicholas Day
January 3, 2007, 0:002997A Short Report from the Operating Room
New Equipment and New Opportunities for Zaporozhzhye Regional Children’s Hospital
December 29, 2013, 11:402997“I Think It Is In People’s Nature To Take Care Of Others”
This is an interview with a businessman and a good friend of the Happy Child charity foundation Leonid Lobanok
October 29, 2012, 22:002994The May Reports on our Works Done in the Children’s Home in Kalinovka in 2014
Three children have been adopted and the girls have finally moved into their new home - these are our May's successes in Kalinovka
June 21, 2014, 11:002994Local foundation helps furnish, maintain foster home in Ukraine
Two truckloads of furniture left Andalusia Friday bound for Ukraine, where the furniture will be used to furnish Sasha's Home, a foster care home for abandoned children founded by the local Barnes Family Foundation
September 3, 2008, 11:002994Trip to Bukovel
From 16th to 22nd of February 11 children from foster, large and rural families of the Zaporozhye region visited Bukovel ski resort
March 25, 2013, 14:402993Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua in 2015
January 16, 2010, 17:002992Local family gets ready to move to Ukraine
January 3, 2007, 0:002990Long-Awaited Moment of Joy
Thanks to our kind donors, some Ukrainian children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis now have finger pulse oximeters and medicine! We still need your support from abroad with purchasing some necessary medications and equipment!
January 20, 2013, 14:302990Local churches organize summer holiday for 20 Ukrainian orphans
October 11, 2005, 0:002989"MIG" interview with the coordinator of the website www.deti.zp.ua
Albert Pavlov, coordinator of www.deti.zp.ua and director of the Happy Child Foundation answered questions of journalists and readers
March 1, 2010, 19:002988I believe and want
I believe and I Want to help, and if I Want, it means that I Can!
January 31, 2011, 12:302987Children forgive you even if you don't care about their lives
October 23, 2006, 0:002985Yasik Slivin departed to India for treatment
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Yaroslav finished his earthly journey. We offer our sincere condolences to family and friends.
June 20, 2017, 14:302982On Eve of the Day of Knowledge Funny Clowns Visit Children at the Orphanage
Two funny friends brought many children bright emotions and good humor. Joyful emotions and fond memories will always remain in memory of children
December 13, 2012, 10:002979Essex woman fights for better safeguards
September 11, 2006, 0:002977Foreign adoption a way to 'spread love around'
December 6, 2006, 0:002975How on earth would you spend 100 millions pounds sterling?
November 20, 2006, 0:002975The May Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
The brightest events in May included the training organized for staff members of two orphanages and the trip of the residents of the third orphanage to a zoo
June 17, 2015, 12:402968Artem Mashtaler, 13 years old - bladder trauma
Fundraising is closed! Artyom underwent a successful operation. Thanks for the support!
September 27, 2019, 12:002967Can a Rock Band Help Orphans? Why not?
On October 20th guys from a rock band NDay and a youth club “Tema” came to the Molochansk orphanage sharing their music and their wish to do good with its pupils
December 25, 2012, 20:302966Please Help US Raise Funds for Arthur’s Treatment and Rehabilitation!
Our monthly expenses are growing, but we very much hope that with your support we will win and little Arthur Kerimov will be able to walk and will learn to speak. Let’s help the boy overcome his convulsions for good!
January 23, 2014, 12:002966A chosen family: where love, longing and need meet
American couple said Tanya they were going to take her to America. They promised to protect and love her.
May 29, 2008, 0:002960The Celebration isn't Canceled!
If one is in the hospital, getting treatment, the scheduled celebrations don't get canceled! Especially if the patients are children, and the calendar shows the date of June 1st!
June 5, 2014, 11:502959Governor Blagojevich salutes adoptive families in Illinois on National Adoption Day
November 20, 2006, 0:002957You can help - orphan can be healing by the sea for just USD 26
In summer 2016 we are planning to organize a week-long vacation at sea for 100 orphans and children from low-income families with many children.
January 20, 2016, 11:302956The DAY weekly digest: Ukraine to train “professional mothers” to raise children in a Kyiv-area village
Ukraine, the home of 100,000 orphans or children who have been abandoned by their parents, has declared 2008 the Year of National Adoption. In addition to adoptions and fostering, Ukraine is now applying a new model of family-style upbringing for children
January 16, 2009, 9:002955200 hryvnas that would make a child happy
January 8, 2007, 0:002953"Happy Home -2" is making preparations for opening, thanks for your help!
The second "Happy Home" is going to be opened in April thanks to your support!
March 27, 2014, 18:302949Post-adoption depression is a common occurrence in parents
January 3, 2007, 0:002949Holiday for Everybody: the children on gurneys and wheelchairs from the Zaporozhye Hospital were taken outside to celebrate the 1st of September
The celebration took place on September, 1 right in the courtyard of the Zaporozhye Children's Regional Hospital
October 2, 2012, 11:502947Public Eye — Humanitarian team
Mike and Sue Nardozza are quite the humanitarian couple. Both are doing their share to help those less fortunate
March 14, 2007, 2:102943Help Vsevolod to Save His Father’s Life!!!
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to you Yaroslav is continuing his treatment!
March 3, 2012, 18:002938Electrocardiograph for Children's Hospital # 5
Thanks to your help, a new electrocardiograph has been purchased for Zaporizhzhye City Hospital # 5
March 22, 2013, 11:402938Kerimov Artur is a child who needs our help
For April we need 770 USD and we will not be able to collect them alone ...
April 2, 2017, 19:00293819 percent of Ukrainian families ready to adopt orphans
June 20, 2006, 0:002937Oksana still needs expensive and essential medicine
Oksana Ananyeva needs to buy an antiviral drug “Pegasys" as soon as possible. Her little son Yaroslav also needs treatment. Please, support this family and help save lives and health of the mother and her son!
February 4, 2013, 16:002934Ukraine's 'Forgotten Children': Ukrainian orphanages struggle to care for those displaced by war
Shortfall in state funding leaves orphanages reliant on generosity of volunteers
November 4, 2015, 18:502932One day in shoes of a volunteer
A correspondent of the newspaper "Pravda" decided to change his profession for a single day. He preferred help children to the work of journalist – and became a volunteer of the Charitable Fund "Happy Child"
October 22, 2009, 10:002930We have a problem with registration of Ukrainian children-orphans living abroad
June 14, 2006, 0:002928Healthcare Program Officer, Helpus Adult Support Project Coordinator: Olga Vovk
Employment with a charity was appealing to me as here you have a chance to help others not only by word, but also by deed
February 23, 2011, 23:302925"I Want to Be..." project: TV Channel Tour
On January 23rd as a part of a motivational “I want to be…” project fifteen orphans of the Matveevka orphanage had “Alex” TV Channel Tour
February 25, 2014, 11:002921Zaporizhzhia Association of Parents Of Children With Special Needs And Persons With Childhood Disability “Nadezhda” (Hope)
The most important is not to lose hope that your child can improve his health as well as develop his skills
August 30, 2011, 21:302908Byfield man joins mission to build Ukrainian orphanage
Callahan, 61, traveled to Kiev, Ukraine, last month to finish a job he started in 2010 — the construction of Smile House, an orphanage for older teenagers
September 3, 2012, 17:302908To Ukraine, with Love
September 1, 2004, 0:002906A child needs a family: Alina L., born in 1995
Alina has told us that the American family with whom she stayed with her sister during the holidays had specially prepared for the visit of the Ukrainian children: they had found a recipe of borsch somewhere, then made it and treated the girls.
March 22, 2011, 9:002906Group homes
Group homes are facilities in residential communities that house people with physical or mental disabilities or other challenges
December 17, 2012, 12:402905The Makievy Twins: “We want good news so much!”
The fight for life of these cute brothers Maxim and Denis is still going on. The family really needs our prayers!
November 5, 2012, 10:302900Health Sciences students go global to help Ukraine orphanage
Three Curtin students recently traveled to Ukraine as part of our Go Global program, which provides international fieldwork for Health Sciences students and helps develop sustainable health services for communities
August 7, 2012, 10:002892Anton Silin, 29 years old – Persistent Nonseminoma
Fundraising is closed due to the death of the child! Unfortunately, on May 28, 2017, Anton passed away. The disease won. We whole-heartedly wish our families strength and patience.
December 28, 2016, 15:002891The child found a family: Alexander, 8 years old
Parents have found Alexander
February 7, 2018, 17:002890Ilya Segalovich: you can’t just stand in the corner and give money to everyone
Charity – is work. If you do not create an effective working mechanism or strategy, you will not achieve anything
February 2, 2012, 12:302889A year after adoption, Russian sisters adjusting to new life
October 6, 2006, 0:002888Corporate responsibility programmes can be more efficient with the participation of non-governmental organizations
Non-governmental organizations can influence the forming and implementation of business corporate social (public) responsibility programmes actively. The participants of the Second Regional Forum were trying to find the efficient ways of such influence
January 18, 2012, 0:002884The Parents “Bought” Nine Brothers and Sisters for Their Daughter
Not only couples but also single people can open a family-type Children's Home
January 26, 2012, 12:302881In the Beginning There Was Love
We found the parents for this cute girl without even seeing them. We were informed about the tight situation of little Diana and let our colleagues know this. Now Diana lives with her new parents
February 23, 2012, 13:302880A Shortage of Families
February 11, 2005, 0:002877Nikolay Baiborodin, born in 2003 - embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma
Fundraising is closed! Thank you very much to all the people who helped raise money for treatment Kolenka! Our little boy June 5th is sent to the hospital!
December 7, 2015, 17:002876Having a start in LIFE
How long would you be able to lie in bed without sleep neither moving nor talking? An hour? Two hours? A day? What if to imagine you would have to spend your entire life in such position? Without help she will spend all her life this way.
January 16, 2011, 20:002875International adoption in USA dropped in '06
January 8, 2007, 0:002870For children to breathe
Due to the donations of not indifferent people our fund managed to pay for compressor ALV apparatus repair for the children hospital № 5
June 17, 2010, 17:002865Vladimir Chernyakov, 2 years - Atrial septal defect (ASD)
Fundraising is closed! With the help of caring people from Kiev Vlad operated. The child does not need help.
August 12, 2016, 6:002864The child found a family: Bogdan M., born in 2011
Bogdan gained loving parents!
June 16, 2015, 14:302861Advertiser: Loads of love to share
Local committee set for annual McJoyful Moose Burger and Bake Sale this Saturday
December 2, 2011, 13:302861St. Nicholas Day in Kalinovka
St. Nicholas Day was special for our orphans, wards of Chernihiv orphanage in the village of Kalinovka
January 5, 2017, 10:302858Baby steps to the great victory
Thanks to the efforts of the doctors and mother the health condition of little Natasha Kosheva became stable
March 26, 2012, 17:002856Orphan needs a family: Ernest M.
We want to believe that in the nearest future Ernest and his sister Angela will find loving parents ready to help kids to overcome all difficulties
November 30, 2009, 0:172855Internet against cancer
September 22, 2006, 0:002852From England with Love
7 volunteers from Great Britain visited all the Happy Homes and contributed to the further development of the project.
April 13, 2018, 14:002851Our little friends in Italy
Igor Komanov and Denis Makiev are still in Italy taking therapy after their bone marrow transplants. These families really need your support!
August 1, 2012, 15:002846Zaporozhye Charitable Organization, Socialization and Rehabilitation Center for Children with Special Needs “The Planet of Happiness”
The Center works with children who are not accepted by any state-funded facility. Its mission is to create a world where special children can find happiness
November 13, 2012, 17:002842“Zerkalo Nedeli” newspaper: reforming: silent wars of the orphan’s homes
Author of the article try to generalize situation with deinstitutionalization in our country, though according the most optimistic projections, this process, that just beginning to develop in Ukraine, will not be over until 2017
October 8, 2010, 12:002839Children’s Outdoor Camp or Hiking: What is the best?
In this article we’re sharing with you our own points of view about two types of holiday for children
August 5, 2011, 23:002830Delivering hope to forgotten children
BBC Scotland journalist Paula Mackinnon gathered six-and-a-half tonnes of toys and clothing with the help of friends, colleagues and the Blythswood Care charity. Since March, she has been distributing them to orphanages in Ukraine which are home to 100,00
May 25, 2007, 8:102819Donate now to aid Ukrainian orphans
Barnes and her family-run Barnes Family Foundation hope the evening of food and entertainment will raise enough money to bring them closer to realizing their dream of opening Sasha’s Home in Gorlovka, Ukraine
October 3, 2007, 0:302818A Child Needs A Family: Sophia G., was born in 1994
Sophia finished school
December 30, 2010, 22:052818And then they were four
An adoption — and a surprise — quickly doubles Shawnee couple’s household
April 5, 2012, 12:002818Not just another Day
American adoptive family gives Ukrainian orphan a chance to have a normal life
June 11, 2008, 0:002818We’re Packing for a Hike with Orphans!
You can help orphans travel to the Carpathian Mountains by making your donation!
September 11, 2014, 17:302816Dikopolov Andrej – Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Andrej’s family is appealing to all of you to help their son to conquer leukemia! The family needs 1, 500 hryvnyas (188 $) to cover the check-up expenses as well as to buy a personal tonometer.
March 19, 2011, 10:002815Little Pumpkins: Our Lovely Boys!
We feel deeply responsible for those we have supported for so long! Without us, they would simply have no one to help them in times of trouble. Make a little New Year’s present for these lovely little boys!
January 6, 2011, 14:002810The recesses for abandoned babies “The Windows of Life” will be opened in Kiev
The special recesses “The Windows of Life” will have appeared in Kiev by the end of this year. The neglectful parents will be able to leave their babies there if they do not want to see them anymore.
April 2, 2010, 17:002807Mother and six children from Zaporozhye do not have a roof over their heads
For several years the family is wandering on rent apartments and six children do not go to kindergarten and school. Volunteers’ help could improve the situation
April 26, 2010, 19:012803† Our little sunny girl passed away…
On the 18th of July in the Israeli clinic our lovely Dashenka Evdokimova passed away
July 20, 2010, 18:502800A Child Has a Family: Andrey G., born in 2003
Andrey has his loving parents now. He was adopted together with Maxim and Oleg by an American family
September 27, 2013, 12:002798Wild nature and cultured human, not the other way round
The All-Ukrainian Charitable Health Marathon was organized, when specialists examined a number of orphans and children in low-income families on skin-cancer-related hazards
June 29, 2009, 7:002796Parents who left baby girl and three young children on their own are arrested after they got so DRUNK in Ukrainian park that mother could not remember the infants' names
Their anxious children tried to rouse their parents, to no avail When the mum was woken, she was so drunk she could not remember her childrens' names
July 29, 2017, 16:002795Orphanages brim, but Russia thwarts foreign adoption
Two years. That's how long Sandy Deede and her family have been struggling with the red tape of the Russian adoption system
May 1, 2007, 5:102794Costly Charity and Tax on Good
"Today one can see and hear help plea everywhere. But charity must be carried out in a civilized manner". Briefly about civilized charity in this article
October 12, 2012, 12:002793Bogdan Vakhramov, born in 2007 – juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Yesterday Bogdan with his mom went for treatment to Italy. The money was collected thanks to you and many other foundations
March 15, 2014, 10:302790Liza Pukhalska, born in 2021 - Bilateral cleft palate
Fundraising stopped! The money for the operation has been collected, thank you!
February 1, 2023, 14:552790$7,300 for Children's Village project goals
Solar collectors for Happy Homes and swimming pool for special children at Kalynivka
August 5, 2018, 22:052786Yo - hooo!!! It has started working!
It's necessary just be unindifferent - and your best personal characteristic will make working many mechanisms in the world!
October 26, 2010, 16:452780July 2013 Report on the Works done at the Chernigov Child’s Home
Construction activities on the second Happy Home are in progress; the third bead weaving group was opened
August 13, 2013, 18:002779Hearts for Orphans in Williamsburg provides life skills for Ukrainian teens
Nancy and Steve Hathaway created Heart for Orphans after adopting children from Ukraine and seeing a system in need of help.
February 6, 2018, 16:002777Dmitriy Tarasov, born in 1998 - Hodgkin's lymphoma
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Dima is currently at home. The next tomography will show further actions
March 19, 2014, 15:302776Harbor Springs man helps fight abuse and human trafficking in Ukraine
Now, the former Harbor Springs resident lives in Transcarpathia — a southwest region of Ukraine — where he and his wife, Valeriia, work with the Committee for Sexual Protection of Children in Ukraine
September 19, 2007, 0:302775Save a Child: Julia Lyaschova, 18-years-old girl suffers from generalized myasthenia. Let’s raise money for her operation.
Thank all sponsors. With your help we've gathered the necessary sum for surgery. Wish Julia luck
March 15, 2010, 18:002775The City Should Know Its Heroes: the "Aleksandrovsky Prize" has been awarded in Zaporozhzhye
The world is not without kind people, and neither is our city of Zaporozhzhye. We have a large number not only of various charitable organizations, but volunteers, kind people and real heroes, who are ready to help others at any moment
October 14, 2013, 11:002774Vakulenko Vanechka: the main phase is behind, shall we help him to overcome his disease completely!
Please, help Vanechka to overcome his illness completely! His parents and a new friend need him!
February 23, 2010, 22:002774The Struggle Endures! Dasha Rudenko and her dear ones are asking for help
Our daughter still needs all your help and support. Many thanks to all people who are attracted to our dear child!
December 4, 2015, 11:302772Sasha’s got a family
Alexander has recently moved into the Family-type Children’s Home
December 13, 2010, 16:00277215 Myths About "Special" Children
What are the myths that compel the parents of special children to put them in an institution, and discourage potential adoptive parents from adoption?
February 20, 2013, 11:302765Children's Village expands borders; it’s time to build Happy Home #6
8 orphans including with disabilities will receive loving parents and a beautiful home, but we need help with this project
July 1, 2018, 17:002762Review: The Grace Effect
Christianity, Adoption, and Sociology. Three of my favorite subjects. And they’re all wound together in one book, The Grace Effect . You know I was looking forward to this review!
November 17, 2011, 16:552762Red beard could save orphans
Youth pastor hopes to raise $10,000 to build orphan home in Ukraine
June 18, 2007, 5:102760Just a story
Sergey is my nodding acquaintance, as they say. But even a brief conversation with him is enough to understand that he somehow differs from various acquaintances and friends of mine
December 21, 2011, 23:002758From the City to the Rural Life
In July 2015, our family moved from Zaporozhye to the country and organized a family-type children's home with 10 children. In this article, we will share our first impressions of our rural life.
September 1, 2015, 13:502757A Child Needs a Family: Bogdan G, born in 2016
A little prince with the appearance of a king, file number #0279975.
May 17, 2016, 10:302757Oleg Grigorov, born in 2009 - Rhabdomyosarcoma of the orbit of the eye. Relapse.
Fundraising has been stopped due to the fact that the child has died. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
November 18, 2020, 17:552756Stork who lost his way (Russian tale for adopted children)
December 18, 2006, 0:002753Make their dream true!
Sometimes it does not occur to us, healthy people who can be engaged in all kinds of activities that simple walk on the street may become a huge event in life for people with restrict possibilities
July 2, 2010, 14:002753We are starting to build another “Happy Home”!
There will be another family - type orphanage in the Zaporozhye region for orphans with special needs
March 9, 2016, 12:052753Coming to America - story from teen-age adopted child
September 20, 2006, 0:002751Denis Chalykh, born in 1988 - cystic fibrosis, mixed subtype
"My dream is to create a family and to have children! And my biggest dream is for a cure to be finally developed for my disease, so that nobody else would ever have to know what cystic fibrosis is like!"
December 2, 2015, 17:152750Before Russia's ban, Wisconsin family aided others in adopting orphans
Documentary airing on Al Jazeera explores how parents build relationships with children adopted from faraway lands
January 13, 2014, 12:102748The February Report of the Works Done in the Chernigov Children’s Home in Kalinovka in 2014
Last month we completed the construction works to build the second Happy Home. Thank you for your help!
March 13, 2014, 14:002747Ukraine's President opens Children’s Town
November 20, 2006, 0:002747A child needs a family: Alexander - born in 2013
Sasha is a touching and cute baby! (application form No. 0277753).
May 7, 2021, 16:032745Old Union C of C collecting items for Ukraine orphans
September 12, 2006, 0:002740Woman called to help Moldovan orphans sleep, perchance to survive
February 27, 2006, 0:002737Five Years with “The Children of Zaporizhia”
These five years were special for me. I have no regrets about joining “The Children of Zaporizhia” team and spending five unforgettable and wonderful years there!
September 16, 2011, 13:302736'The Heart Gallery' helps kids find homes
November 8, 2006, 0:002734The miracle of international adoption
The story of two Ukrainian orphans, who have found their family in the USA
September 1, 2010, 13:002733Local family has ties to Ukraine through orphanage
Ukraine crisis hits home for one local family
April 8, 2014, 11:002733PET scan in St. Petersburg is needed once again; Alyona Volosevich needs your help!
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Alena completed her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to family and friends. Blessed memory of a tender angel!
January 23, 2014, 18:002731A Child Has a Family: Vitalik S., born in 2001
Vitalik is now on his way home with his new foster parents. He as well as his new family are all sure that the boy won't come back to the orphanage anymore!
March 15, 2013, 11:302727Little girl who died just two weeks after being diagnosed with bone cancer inspires kind acts all over the world
Strangers started a Facebook group called Maddy's Mighty Minions to spearhead a pay-it-forward campaign in her memory
June 19, 2015, 18:302720The tragedy of orphanages
Orphanages are costly and can cause irreparable damage both mentally and physically for its charges — so why are they still so ubiquitous? Georgette Mulheir gravely describes the tragedy of orphanages
January 26, 2015, 15:002719Our Humanitarian Trip to Slavyansk
On August 30rd, 2014, together with the church volunteers, we visited Slavyansk and handed over humanitarian aid to the out-migrants with children and to the Slavyansk Psychoneurological Group Home
September 10, 2014, 13:102713Adoptive Parents Await New Baby
A Minot family is anticipating the arrival of a child from Ukraine. She is a happy, four-year-old with Down syndrome, and her family couldn`t be more excited. "We feel called to this" says Paula Burckhard, the expectant mother.
July 6, 2009, 10:002713Help to arrange a recreation area for children with serious disorders!
We wish to arrange a shade structure and a ret area nearby the Happy Home 2
August 2, 2017, 13:002713A New Challenge of Svetlana Panasenko
The girl needs bone-marrow transplantation. Time is running out for her. She needs your support.
June 21, 2010, 10:002712News – Arthur Kerimov
Arthur needs 460 USD for his rehabilitation in September.
September 10, 2016, 21:002711International Day of Cystic Fibrosis – Listen to Us and Learn About Us!
The main goal of this day is to spread the word and teach people about cystic fibrosis. On this day we want people to learn how we can improve the lives of those afflicted with the disease.
September 8, 2016, 12:592710Anastasia Makarenko, 10 years old - Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Fundraising is closed! At this stage, the operation to restore the spine has been postponed. The collected funds are used to conduct examinations of the girl.
September 24, 2019, 15:002710The December Report of the Works Done in Chernigov Children’s Home in Kalinovka in 2013
Pre-Christmas fuss – Christmas trees, holiday parties, presents, and guests – surely, could not leave Kalinovka aside
January 12, 2014, 11:502706«Profile» edition: You won’t ever be found
Experts who couldn’t help rejoicing over reduction of the number of orphans in the country not long ago are alarmed now. Ukraine is said to be cutting down adoption programs in all regions. The number of children becoming “artificial” orphans is growing
August 5, 2011, 12:002703The Hostages of the Orphanages
On the eve of the Children’s Day the state officials might once again remember their promised intentions to reorganize the current state orphanage system and move from institutionalization to a family-based care
June 20, 2013, 11:302700Telethon raises US$50 million for children with cancer in Ukraine
January 3, 2007, 0:002693Normal people: Marian Kurtovic
A professional chef told us why he dedicated his life to feed the children with cancer
February 6, 2014, 14:102690Charity boxes a success
November 20, 2006, 0:002687Vladislav Taran: "We are still in great need of your support!"
This family still needs our help to purchase the drugs. It's been a huge journey already, a lot of effort was invested in fighting off the disease but the battle for Vladislav's life must go on!
June 27, 2013, 23:002687Come New Year's Eve! Residents of the Children's Village summarize year’s achievements and make their wishes.
A few words about how wisely to congratulate children with the heightened need for love and attention
December 14, 2017, 10:302687"Hospitable Zaporozhzhye" – Support out-migrants and their children from Donetsk!
The amount of appeals for help from displaced people with children from eastern Ukraine to the "Happy Child" Foundation is increasing. Everyone of you can help purchase medicines, diapers and other essential things
July 30, 2014, 16:002686Gift boxes hold special meaning for teen
December 15, 2006, 0:002684A Child Has a Family: Maxim G., born in 1998
Maxim has his loving parents now!
September 27, 2013, 12:302683Lubomyr Husar: “…We don’t want to send our children abroad, don’t want to lose them. But is it really better to put a child to death in Ukraine?”
Unfortunately, international adoption is often the only hope to find a family for elder and disabled children. His Beatitude Lubomyr Husar shares his thoughts on orphans’ issue, orphanages, domestic and intercountry adoption
October 3, 2013, 12:302682Children’s charity Whizz-Kidz launches free app to help thousands more disabled children
The children’s charity Whizz-Kidz have launched an iPhone and Android app to support its mission to transform the lives of disabled children
June 17, 2013, 11:002677Opening Ceremony at the New Hope Production-and-Training Center
In July the Center got a license of the Ministry of Education of Ukraine to provide training services for the specialty “Cattle Production”, and thus became the first non-governmental vocational school in Ukraine
October 16, 2012, 15:502677WHAT DOCTORS DON’T LEARN ABOUT DEATH AND DYING
Dying and death confront every new doctor and nurse. In this book excerpt, Atul Gawande asks: Why are we not trained to cope with mortality?
January 12, 2015, 16:452676The volunteers from Zaporozhzhye bring smiles to children from the Chernigov orphanage
The representatives of the "Child's Smile" foundation arranged master shops for the children
February 11, 2014, 10:302675SOS Children’s Village to open soon despite setbacks
The Day reported in 2005 about the launch of the project to build a SOS Children’s Village in Kyiv oblast. As it was the project took four years
August 21, 2009, 7:002675One more Happy Home has been constructed in the Zaporizhia oblast
A few years ago there was a local clinic in Lyubymivka village, Mykhailivskyi district, where the house is. In spring 2016, the construction of the 5th house started on its place. The main goal is to give orphans, including disabled, the family.
August 15, 2017, 19:002674Successes of Aaron Kiyan
Our son, with the help of past rehabilitation, began to sleep at night and understand his parents. Now is the best time for new rehabilitation courses.
November 14, 2017, 18:002672Ukraine orphans visit U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Nine Ukrainian orphans are visiting Alabama for two weeks through efforts of the Bridges of Faith ministry near Montgomery, founded by Tom and Larissa Benz, a Ukraine native
April 5, 2012, 11:302670Help Us Rent a New Office for Happy Child!
Thanks to our many successful projects, you are familiar with our charitable organization. But you probably do not know about our present dilemma: cramped, poorly configured office space!
December 20, 2011, 21:302668The Westmorland Gazette: Saxophone plea for music mad orphan in Kendal"
EVERY child deserves a gift at Christmas and generous Westmorland Gazette readers could this year make the dreams of one little boy come true
December 8, 2011, 16:002668Denis Vecherniy, born 2007 - Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, relapse
Collection suspended! Denis is on maintenance and pain therapy.
July 14, 2022, 20:202668Gaithersburg woman helps kids with Down syndrome find homes
When her first child was born with Down syndrome, Andrea Roberts was grief-stricken. Then she fell in love with her son Reece, now age 7. Now she works to help American families adopt children with Down syndrome born in foreign countries
July 1, 2009, 10:0026642 men make service a real part of lives
They were wide-eyed 21-year-olds fresh off LDS missions to Ukraine when they hit up family, businesses and acquaintances for donations and flew right back to Ukraine to buy food, medicine, clothing, toys and candy for needy orphans
May 25, 2007, 5:102661Wingate couple give this Ukrainian village its hope
September 12, 2006, 0:002661This was probably one of the most difficult hikes to the top of Hoverla in the club’s history, but they made it!
The reward for their commitment and endurance was the beauty and unforgettable memories!
July 9, 2016, 13:552661Couple adding to foster family
The casual observer would never know what a miracle the girls, who were once Ukrainian orphans, are to their adopted parents, Tim and Lynn Loecher of Brandon
August 29, 2012, 13:302660A One-Day Trip to Sevastopol
Twenty-two almost courageous children from a small village of Prishib made a trip to Sevastopol
April 11, 2014, 11:302654Sioux Falls couple ordered to return Ukrainian orphan
A circuit court judge on Thursday ordered a Sioux Falls couple to turn over a Ukrainian orphan after deciding that claims he was abused
September 9, 2014, 17:402649A Child Needs a Family: Stanislav, born in 2001
Stanislav is 18 years old now
October 29, 2016, 14:252649Additional staff for children in Tavria (Kirovo) House for Disabled people
"Happy Child" hired two caregivers, who will provide better living conditions and development for these children
January 11, 2017, 20:102648The Report on the Works Done in Chernigov’s Child’s Home in August 2013
Roofing of the second Happy Home was completed in August; in addition Kalinovka was visited by 19 volunteers from three different countries: France, the USA and the UK
September 6, 2013, 11:302644There’s a reason for joy: Up-to-date news about Anya Z.
This is a real phenomenon: when I meet children in orphanages I used to meet before, they never recognize me. But Anya did
October 25, 2011, 15:002644Michail Rudenko, born in 2012 - portal hypertension
The fund-raising campaign is closed. Thanks to you, our kind donors, Michail will undergo his surgery in a Moscow clinic soon
April 12, 2014, 7:302642The Gadsden Times: Eclectic, Ala., couple adopts teens from Ukraine
"The adoption was a choice," Mark Osgood said. "But once you choose, there's no turning back."
January 27, 2012, 12:302642David Walliams swim in river Thames makes a million for charity
Clambering exhausted but triumphant from the water, the comic actor has completed his epic eight-day, 140-mile journey
September 14, 2011, 13:002641Ukraine President outlines child protection priorities
Victor Yushchenko outlined child protection priorities during the meeting With Love and Care to Children in Zhytomyr
March 14, 2007, 8:302641Kiril Leskov: “Your Support is Urgently Needed!”
There are only two days left before June 17th and Kiril’s parents cannot raise 625 US dollars for his surgery. Help this sweet little fellow, please! He won’t make it alone
June 15, 2013, 11:002637Young children available for international adoption for health reasons
A while ago we came across a document issued by the Health Ministry of Ukraine that contains a list of medical conditions which make children available for international adoption
January 30, 2013, 11:052636Zaporozhye regional charity organization “Right to life for children with special needs”
A unique institution for unique children — it's possible!
June 22, 2012, 11:302636Ira Karichkovskaya, 1 year old - cleft lip acute leukemia
Treatment is not over but we managed to raise enough money for medicine and food for small Ira
August 4, 2010, 18:302631Who is going to Ashghabat, or the Year of children's crafts
There was something odd about the all-Ukrainian conference on children's rights protection under chairmanship of the President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovych that took place in Kiev on 4th December
January 6, 2013, 13:102629Brigham man’s Ukraine mission
November 20, 2006, 0:002628Inna Dragun, born in 2002 - Metastasized lung carcinoma
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Inna has finished her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to family.
February 6, 2019, 17:302628The June Reports on Our Works Done in Care Homes for Children with Special Needs
We’d like to express our gratitude to each and everyone who in June provided special children and adults with pecuniary gifts and good mood, which is priceless. We do appreciate it!
July 8, 2014, 19:302627To Survive Till Spring
February 17, 2005, 0:002625Two good news
The treatments of Pashnev Andrej and Ivanchenko Kolya are continuing thanks to our great donor – Ihor
November 30, 2010, 16:302625Children offended by adults - about situation concerning adoption in Ukraine
October 28, 2006, 0:002623The April Report on the Works Done in Orphanages for Children and Adults with Special Needs
In April the Kalinovka residents attended a concert in Zaporozhzhye, opened the hiking season and started making soap
May 25, 2015, 16:402623MOMARAMA: 'Always room for one more'
This extraordinary American couple have traveled to Russia and Ukraine and saved children from life in an orphanage
February 22, 2012, 11:302623Deti.zp.ua has new PayPal account
Thanks for collaboration with American charitable organization Eleanore’s Kids now we have an opportunity to receive donations with credit or debit cart or with PayPal system from all over the world.
April 21, 2011, 15:002622Thinking on rational charity...
Actually there are so many pitfalls in such a simple act as charity… And such a big wisdom is needed from all the members of this process to make charity a real boon!
January 4, 2012, 19:202619Little Nikita is Not Giving up, So Everything Will Be All Right!
USD 45,000 are still to be raised. For us, it is a huge amount and we will just not be able to cope on our own
November 25, 2014, 19:002618Donation box that can save lives
Recently 3 companies made a great contribution to the foundation “Happy Child”. For detail read this.
October 18, 2010, 17:002617The UN Special Rapporteur on observance of the children's rights in Ukraine
November 30, 2006, 0:002612Ekaterina Khimenko: a Difficult Way to Recovery
Little Katya needs urgent help again! The doctors gave the girl three weeks to recover from an apoplectic stroke. And her mother’s task for the given period is not an easy one: she has to find money for Katya’s further treatment
January 23, 2013, 12:002609Alum fulfills calling in Ukraine, finding homes for children
One Baylor alumna is closing orphanages in Ukraine by helping children find families among Christian couples interested in adoption
October 16, 2012, 12:30260612-years old Nastya Sizonenko can perish from the bleedings at any time. She needs soonest medical evaluation and treatment in Germany
The life of 12-years old Nastya Sizonenko is in danger. Even small donations of many people can help to fight Nastya with her illness
September 24, 2008, 8:002605Should One Feel Ashamed of Being an Employee of a Charity Foundation?
Helping the needy is a really complicated endeavor which requires both great human and financial resources. It is extremely difficult to execute effectively strictly on a volunteer basis
August 16, 2011, 0:002603Single foreigner to be able to adopt Ukrainian orphans?
President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko vetoed the law, submitted for signature, concerning adoption of Ukrainian children by foreigners
July 9, 2007, 5:002603Ukrainian Orphan Treated For Severe Burns At Boston's Shriners Hospital For Children
Ihor Lakatosh ended up with burns over 30 percent of his body. Now, Ihor is being treated at Boston's Shriners Hospital for Children, where he faces months of surgeries
September 14, 2012, 11:302601PACE reporter: They do steal children in Ukraine
September 6, 2005, 0:002600The November Report of the Works Done in the Chernigov Children’s Home in Kalinovka in 2013
Three kids have been adopted, the works on the front of the second Happy Home have been completed and we have visited a theater. Thus, November could be called one of the most successful months of this year for our foundation in Kalinovka
December 11, 2013, 18:302598Ukrainian orphans cared for through volunteers, faith
Orphans from the Ukraine have been housed in hopes of being adopted. At a cost of about $65,000 per group, the center has hosted six groups of children from the Ukraine. While funds are never guaranteed, faith — and a lot of prayer — holds this operation
June 28, 2012, 11:052595It's been one year
It's been one year! One year ago today we met a little boy who is missing most of all four limbs. Today we celebrate a year with him!
September 4, 2013, 14:002594Eva Fomenko, born in 2006 – Portal hypertension
Finally Eva finished her treatment. We’re grateful to you for your support!
November 16, 2011, 15:502594Yushchenko’s wife collects money for children’s hospital
Charitable Fund “Ukraine-3000”, headed by the Kateryna Yushchenko the wife of the President of Ukraine, managed to collect UAH 250.228 million during TV-marathon for the construction of a new children’s hospital near Kiev
February 3, 2007, 0:002592To Runaway to Save Children’s lives
Arthur and Olga Haytyan have six little children. This family had to flee from their own home in order to survive. In Zaporozhzhye they found a haven in the church and in the hospital. They do need help!
September 5, 2014, 11:10259217 things Stella Young wanted you to know
Stella Young, who has died at the age of 32, was a passionate, provocative and funny activist for disabled people. Here are 17 things she wanted people to know
December 24, 2014, 16:202591Resume of the International Children's Day Action on DNEPROSPETSSTAL
The decision was made that all funds raised should be transferred to the Oncology-Hematology Ward of the Zaporozhye Region's Hospital
June 11, 2007, 5:102588A Child Needs a Family: Arthur Y., born in 2002
Arthur has finally found his loving parents. He lives abroad now
September 11, 2012, 11:202583Business on generousity in Zaporozhye — a small experiment by Subbota Plus newspaper
Common people often respond to charity pleas. But they don’t know where their donated money really goes
January 17, 2012, 13:002582My visit to Detske Dom Vladimarovka
I was, and continue to be, amazed at the wonderful experiences I have in Zaporozhye visiting the orphans. If a fellow American were to ask me if they should go, I would say, definitely yes!
December 7, 2012, 12:502580Please be so kind to pray for the health of Alexey Grishin
Recently, everything was fine, Lesha finally got to his home for the first time. Mom and Dad did their best to protect him, but the trouble has come again without warning.
January 19, 2018, 17:252577"I just work as a magician!" - A Wooden Fairy Tale
People start to slow down their pace when they pass by the building on Khakaskaya Street 7 in the Osipenkovskiy neighbourhood of Zaporizhia. This beautiful front garden turned wooden town takes everyone’s breath away.
May 26, 2011, 12:002577Yehor Bespalyi, born in 2017 - Severe cystic fibrosis
To be home with Mum and Dad is possible! It’s up to us to help Yegor!
July 4, 2018, 9:002577Groups Align to Make 'Ukraine Without Orphans'
By the year 2015, Ukraine will be a country without orphans, according to the vision of a newly established alliance known as Ukraine Without Orphans
December 13, 2010, 17:002574Let’s save two children. UAH 35,314 can help
Do not be afraid, these kids are not dying. It is just that the family-type children’s home of Liudmila Zakharchenko from Dnepropetrovsk is able to accommodate two more orphans, but it requires some additional construction in her house to be done. So why
April 11, 2011, 19:302574Zaporizhya orphanages are turning children into orphans
The orphancy issue has never left the list of urgent problems. The absence of parental care often leads to personality destruction, difficulties with socialization and consequently increase in crime and social strain in general
November 18, 2011, 0:502568Bags with Life Inside
I already have an entire collection of bags and totes of this kind at home. They flow to Moscow from all over Russia. And there, someone known as "a dependable person" takes them and brings them to us. Brings them to us across the miles and country border
December 29, 2013, 12:002568Find yourself a child!
Photo exhibit “Seeing With Your Heart” displays 50 pictures of orphans who badly need parents
July 9, 2010, 16:002568Links between poverty, child labour, other forms of exploitation discussed at a UN-sponsored conference
National Governments in many countries took a comprehensive approach to the protection and promotion of the rights of children
October 27, 2008, 11:002567Ice-Cream Leftovers versus Love and Care
February 22, 2005, 0:002565We ask for help in creating a sports team for internally displaced orphans from family-type children’s home!
Here are very talented and talkative children who are taken on the task of raising by adoptive parents from orphanage.
November 10, 2017, 19:002565Easter preparations of the children from the Hematological Department
Christ is Risen! We invite you to take a look at the photo album of our children’s handicrafts at their work therapy which are carried out by Gorelova Tamara Alexandrovna.
May 19, 2011, 22:002556A Person with High Need for Love
An inspiring life story of a former pupil of the psycho-neurological boarding school: reflections, personal experience and conclusions.
February 5, 2018, 20:302555Canadian families open doors for ailing children of Chernobyl
August 8, 2006, 0:002555The Mediapassport Project is a Chance for Orphans to Find a Family
The Mediapassport - a social project aimed at the family placement of orphans, was presented in the "Vesti - Inform" press center in Zaporozhzhye, September 24th. Start of the project is coincided with Day of Adoption
September 27, 2013, 12:302554Hibbies still supporting good cause
October 25, 2006, 0:002551Lost in transition – why we need special palliative care for teenagers and young adults
There is so much discussion and focus on transition from children’s to adult services at present, which is great, but in many areas of the UK there are not age-appropriate services available to care for these young adults
June 27, 2014, 11:302547A Ticket to the Adult Life: a Social Hotel for Orphans to Open in Zaporozhye
Currently a building is being reconstructed in Zaporozhye to become a social hotel helping orphans to “stand on their own feet”
September 18, 2013, 11:502547The April Reports on our Works Done in the Children’s Home in Kalinovka in 2014
Visiting exotic animal’s exhibition, Khortitsa Island and then having fun at the circus brightened up the children’s daily routine last April
May 21, 2014, 14:002546We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We wish peace and love to you and your families, and sincerely thank you for your open hearts and trust to our charity foundation!
December 25, 2014, 19:102545Romania: Colorado Couple Trades Retirement for Destitute and Abandoned Youngsters
January 24, 2007, 0:002543From Ukraine with love: An adoption story
After 13 weeks in Ukraine, 24 hours of travel, and three flights covering more than 5,000 miles, Brett Blacet arrived in Ohio with his four children.
September 16, 2017, 16:002540Six out of ten: Ukrainian doctors save less than half of all children afflicted with cancer
November 30, 2006, 0:002538Ukraine’s parliament rejects joining Convention on children protection
January 3, 2007, 0:002538Computer class of hope
The aim of the charity auction in Lviv, Ukraine, was to collect money to set up a computer class and purchase computer programs for specialized school
March 4, 2007, 2:302535Step by Step
On May 15-17 the second training on working with complex behavior of children and adults with special needs was held on the basis of the Kirovo orphanage
May 29, 2015, 12:002535Wisconsin family grows through adoption
For those thinking about international adoption, the Kingsleys advise talking to others who have completed the process.
March 10, 2019, 21:002531Confessions of Russian adoptive parents
December 4, 2006, 0:002531Adoption middlemen will be licensed
September 6, 2005, 0:002530Let’s help this girl to have her tomorrow…
There is almost no time left for Darina’s bone marrow transplant surgery in Italy! The only roadblock for this life saving surgery is 11, 000 euros! Let’s give this lovely girl a chance for tomorrow!
October 20, 2011, 19:502529Lviv developer Nravo adds free-to-play children's games to its product line
Four years ago Lviv-based mobile game developer Nravo made only adult games
July 20, 2015, 14:502528How an American Couple Snuck the Last Adopted Orphan out of Crimea
Kristine and her husband James were just days away from bringing their adopted daughter, who decided to rename herself Melissa, home from Crimea when Russian troops poured onto the street
July 17, 2014, 13:002523Clear Lake couple adjusts to life after adopting three Ukrainian siblings
Brandon and Kelsey Hrubes never imagined their lives the way they are now.
July 22, 2019, 10:002521The March Report on Our Work in the Children’s Home in Kalinovka in 2014
Adoption of Sergey who has dreamt about a family of his own for almost 17 years and our regular staff training were the key events which took place in Kalinovka last month
April 17, 2014, 22:502519Child row upset Belarus-Italy ties - Italian couple still refusing to return Belarussian girl
September 22, 2006, 0:002518Holter Heart Monitor: Save a Child’s Heart
Please help collect the funds required to purchase a piece of equipment that will enable early diagnostics of the cardiovascular system abnormalities in children. May the children’s’ hearts beat for longer! Total cost of the equipment is 3,920 US dollars
April 30, 2013, 10:302518Makar Volobuyev, one year old - Embryonal carcinoma
Fundraising is closed! We express our gratitude to all the sympathetic and kind people, for helping the kid. The collected funds are sufficient for the final two chemotherapy blocks. We expect good news from the doctors.
February 21, 2016, 14:402517Mom Makes Disney Princess Wigs For Kids With Cancer
Holly Christensen, a mother of three and former oncology nurse in Alaska, crochets flowing wigs out of soft yarn for children who’ve lost their hair to chemotherapy in their battle with cancer
November 17, 2015, 12:552516There is no time to be lost!
Just a need of $ 1519 prevents Svetlana from having her first medical checkup and meeting with the doctors of the clinics
July 8, 2010, 19:302516The latest up-to-date news from Moscow about Svetlana Panasenko
Svetlana is now in Moscow and urgently needs our support for her treatment to be continued.
August 6, 2010, 18:302515Home for orphans - 3
Friends, we have a chance to help another ten young citizens of Ukraine, give them a home and a family. Let everyone will open your heart and help collect USD 800 for realization of the main dreams of kids warm and cozy, and most importantly - your home!
March 22, 2016, 13:102515Stop Kharkov Deforestation! (Appeal to the world)
The citizens of Kharkov, call the attention of the global community to the barbaric and cynical actions of Kharkov city authorities directed both on extermination of the city green belt and on violation of basic human rights
June 22, 2010, 13:002515The child found a family: David Z., born in 2004
New loving parents took David into the family
July 31, 2016, 12:012500About Fathers’ Day, passportization, and harmony
August 21, 2006, 0:002498Kyiv is the best city in the world!!!!
On November 21st-22nd the Klubok touristic project arranged for twenty two children a fascinating trip to the capital city of Ukraine
December 5, 2014, 12:002494The equipment for hospitals: the way to save children’s lives
Why the fund raises money to buy hospital equipment? This is the obligation of the government to provide it!
July 10, 2012, 12:002493The First Stage of Treatment is 231,000 euros!
The only way for Katya Radeva to defeat an insidious disease is to continue expensive treatment abroad. Parents are not able to pay the bill on their own. Let us help Katya to win!
December 29, 2013, 11:502492Christian Telegraph: Ukrainian Churches of different denominations prayed for orphans
Thousands of Churches of different denominations participated in the Prayer for Orphans Day, which was held on November, 6, reports the Christian Telegraph in reference to the Ukraine without Orphans Alliance press center
November 17, 2011, 15:552488Yard sale generates big money for Ukraine orphans
A yard sale organized by a group of people who regularly raise funds for Ukrainian orphans generated about $7,200 that will help provide the basic necessities of life for some of the orphans
August 10, 2007, 2:152483Born abroad, adopted teens find home in multiple lands
Many children who were adopted from Eastern bloc nations and raised by American families are reconnecting with their places of birth
February 2, 2012, 13:302480Doc eases struggle of foreign adoption
Even a short list of the issues people adopting children from foreign countries face is pretty formidable
August 15, 2007, 0:152479A Child Has a Family: Sasha born in 2015 and Mikhail born in 2014
Sasha and Mishenka was adopted!
July 30, 2017, 15:452478Like a real family
SOS villages, a new institution for upbringing orphans, is launched in Ukraine
June 4, 2010, 17:352474The child needs a family: Alexey - born in 2011
Alexey - Cheerful and sporty! (application form No. 0269488).
March 5, 2021, 9:042474Russian Orphan Teo Caught as Putin Blocks U.S. Adoptions
On Dec. 28, imminent placements of 46 orphans with U.S. families halted as Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a measure banning adoption by Americans
January 3, 2013, 12:302472Nonsensical Debt...
A vital apparatus at the 5th Children’s Hospital was in an urgent need of repair. A company has fixed it on credit. But debts must be paid…
August 2, 2012, 0:302472MDJOnline.Com: Christmas Tour of Homes to raise funds for nonprofit
Celebrate the child this season at a Christmas Tour of Homes on Dec. 10 and 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. benefiting Engraved Orphan Ministry, a nonprofit organization that helps orphans locally and internationally
December 5, 2011, 13:502470The Sworn Enemies of Charity
Summer time is the sworn enemy of volunteers and charity foundations (as well as sick children who need help). Usually charitable contributions dramatically decrease during this period of time
August 24, 2011, 0:002467Help protect the staff of adult Haematology Unit from toxic chemicals!
Haematology Unit of the Regional Clinical Hospital is in urgent need of an exhaust fume hood for handling toxic chemicals
June 12, 2012, 11:002465How to make donation for orphans and sick children of Zaporozhye region
August 21, 2012, 0:052464Denis Boldenkov – acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Bright prospects of a young family with two kids were broken with a terrible diagnosis of their older son: "leukemia". Nobody can be ever prepared to this, so now they really need our help!
April 5, 2011, 21:002464Americans adopted 22 Armenian orphans last year
Americans adopted 22 Armenian orphans in 2011, says statistics provided by US Intercountry Adoption service at US Department of State
March 21, 2012, 19:002463Ukraine Country Report
March 25, 2005, 0:002463PHOTO-REPORT: Volunteers from Zaporozhye presented a holiday to little patients of the local children’s hospital
The children who missed "The day of knowledge" danced and sang together with the volunteers
September 18, 2013, 11:302460It’s All in The Timing
Children suffering with cystic fibrosis urgently need medical devices and special nutrition!
March 19, 2013, 11:302459Changes in Ukrainian Law (intercountry adoptions)
November 30, 2006, 0:002458IKEA Turned Children’s Drawings Into Real Plush Toys To Raise Money For Charity
With IKEA’s help, 10 lucky kids’ drawings have left the realm of fantasy to become real, tangible soft toys that IKEA will sell around the world as part of its Soft Toys For Education campaign
November 17, 2015, 13:002453Orphans Return to Ukraine with Hope for Adoption
November 20, 2006, 0:002453Children of War
Kids in Ukraine are paying the price for a conflict they didn't create
October 20, 2015, 13:552451A Chance for Tomorrow. Thank You for Your Invaluable Contributions!
Now, for at least 2 months our young friends Lilya Golopyataya, Arina Lukashova, Victoria Butenko, Olga Horlikova and Margarita Shkurenkova will be provided with necessary medications
November 5, 2012, 13:002449Artificial “orphan-making”
At present Ukraine is confidently returning to the status of the “Orphan country”
October 19, 2011, 13:102448Impressions from the Trip to the Carpathians
Our trip to the Carpathians started on May 9. Twenty nine travelers had a chance to go up to the Zvenivsky range, Rosohatska meadow and enjoy the wonderful views
June 6, 2014, 11:302447Photo-Report: Children with Special Needs Learn to Not Give Up Living
Based on the initiative of parents-members of the “Right to life for children with special needs” regional charitable organization, their kids will be able to attend a new integrated school alongside healthy children
June 12, 2012, 20:302442Support Mom and Dad’s Little Helpers, Please!
The eternal truth is – every child needs loving and caring parents. Please help this foster family enlarge their house so they can welcome more orphans into their home!
September 27, 2013, 11:502442Boys no Longer in Vogue
September 6, 2005, 0:002438The Letter from Mom of Children with Special Needs
A true story of a former charity foundation employee who six years ago became a real mother for a number of special kids in the Kalinovka orphanage
June 19, 2014, 21:002435The DAY weekly digest: Children’s adult-like problems
Ukraine recently marked Children’s Day and practically all political figures and statesmen visited children’s institutions. At present, there are some 103,000 orphans and children denied parental care in Ukraine
January 15, 2009, 9:002432Find us on Facebook
Charity fund Happy Child now have own group on Facebook. Stay connected with us
September 14, 2010, 13:002432In remote Russia, 'Murziki' bring cheer to orphans
"I've found that interacting with these children charges me with the energy to keep going," says Mr. Pyatov. "It's enough to look in their eyes to realize that not enough is being done."
May 1, 2007, 4:102429Grown Up Children Also Need Care!
We really need your support to manage the salary of a weekend educator for the grown up orphans in the Kalinovka orphanage. We greatly appreciate your cooperation!
September 10, 2014, 12:002424A Day Out on the River
If you would like to help organize small “miracles” for these special people – please donate a few dollars to HelpUs”
November 4, 2015, 14:302424Happy Helicopter Day
Logan's birthday was Tuesday. He said repeated "Happy Helicopter Day - Di (give) me boat"
May 7, 2013, 14:002424Marta Shulga, born in 2019 - Dandy Walker Malformation
Fundraising has been suspended! The required amount for rehabilitation has been collected. Thank you friends!
November 10, 2020, 20:512423Help Us Make Our Great Dream Come True!
The building plan of the “Happy Home-2” in Kalinovka is almost completed. We again need your kind support to make this fairy tale dream of little orphans come true!
June 11, 2012, 12:002420The DAY weekly digest: “I want my mom!”- Kyiv hosts all-Ukrainian foster parents forum
The forum was organized on the initiative of the Ministry for Family, Youth, and Sports (Minsimii) and supported by President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine. It gathered some 500 children and parents from all over Ukraine.
January 14, 2009, 9:002409A child needs a family: Anton - born in 2009
Anton is a smiling and sociable guy! (application form No. 0060635).
March 31, 2021, 12:212407www.deti.zp.ua website underwent the DDOS attack of hackers for the second time
Our site was underwent the strong DDOS attack again. As a result dozens of children could not receive the necessary help during several days. We do everything possible to restore the work of the site.
March 9, 2010, 15:002403Zaporozhzhye Children's Hospitals Need Heaters. Winter is coming soon!
Children's hospitals received an order from their superiors to come up with a plan to provide a backup heating during the winter period in case there are any irregularities in gas supply and implement this plan
October 13, 2014, 13:002402Help Aaron to See the World!
Mom of Aaron Keyan is again asking us for help in raising funds for another important and necessary trip in March. Help this child to see the world the way we see it!
March 11, 2014, 12:102398The First Non-State Run Technical School for the Orphanage Graduates and All Those Who are Interested Opened its Doors in the Zaporizhzhia Region
The school specializes in teaching orphans the ins and outs of their chosen profession in conjunction with social adaptation (social and personal skills) based on Christian values
August 30, 2012, 11:302390Foster Families: Good or Evil?
One more story about the challenges of family child care in Ukraine
July 16, 2012, 10:002389Local couples make international adoption their "Plan A"
September 11, 2006, 0:002387Morgan prepares supplies bound for Ukraine
January 8, 2007, 0:002384Tiomka and Dimka dream to breathe freely
These days our boys feel poorly and doing worse than before.
March 19, 2016, 18:552384“Happy Child” won a grant of "Ukrgasbank"
Taxation of donations and fraud made bankers and philanthropists launch the "Bank of Good Deeds" project
April 19, 2013, 11:502383There are practically no orphans left in Zaporozhye boarding schools (orphanages), but budget millions continue to be allocated for them
Only one out of twenty children in boarding schools is an orphan
August 6, 2020, 14:002383Over 15,000 books for children collected in Lviv
Project “Give a Child a Book as a Gift,” organized and carried out by the NGO Publishers’ Forum
June 4, 2010, 16:35237950 Euros from a Bulgarian Racing Motorcyclist...
A short commentary about a person with a caring heart
November 22, 2011, 22:302376Tomenko: Adoption of Ukrainian children is a business
November 30, 2006, 0:002376A child needs a family: Rodion - born in 2011
Clear sun Rodion! (application form No. 0352819).
March 26, 2021, 10:062375A Cozy Sweet Home and a Lot of Kids in it - is it a Dream or Reality?
Oksana and her children are desperately in need of funds for the restoration of their house after a fire. Without suitable housing, Oksana will not be able to give orphans warmth of a family home! Let's help fulfill her dearest dream of a warm house
October 25, 2013, 13:302374EU proposed to develop efficient instruments in Ukraine to manage and finance social sphere
Chief of the technical assistance department of the European Commission Delegation to Ukraine Laura Garanian said this at an international conference, which was devoted to social problems in Ukraine
October 3, 2007, 0:052374Two thirds of Ukrainian families want to adopt a child before the age of three
Only 6,5% of Ukrainian adoptive parents candidates are ready to adopt child older than 5 years old
August 20, 2009, 7:002371Only good news or chronicles of residents of Kalinovka and other special children
Good people and good deeds, which make the lives of children with disabilities better!
September 4, 2018, 22:152361Fighting 'generators of disability'
Rosenthal and his colleagues traveled to Ukraine to document and expose the treatment of the disabled in institutions and to train local activists
June 14, 2013, 12:002360It was so long ago...
It was so long ago - a two-year old white-haired and white-skinned little boy, sitting on his mother's lap in the hospital courtyard. "He needs a bone marrow transplant, that's 65 thousand dollars"...
January 19, 2015, 19:002358Help our children's village bloom!
In October 2018, we want to plant hundreds of trees around our Happy Homes for orphans. Anyone may help!
August 4, 2018, 22:052356The child found a family: Nikita, born in 2003
Nikita has found a loving family!
October 26, 2016, 19:202353In Lawsuit on Adoption, Focus Is on Disclosure
Scores of complaints have been made in recent years against adoption agencies by people claiming they were inadequately informed or ill-prepared for problems their children turned out to have.
July 20, 2011, 7:002351Make a Present of a Buckwheat Package – Help Children to See the World!
Trips to the Carpathians; tent camps on Khortitsa Island, on the Arabat spit and in the “children’s village” await Zaporozhzhye children this summer. With your assistance, our “Klubok” tour will be able to realize these dreams
June 5, 2014, 12:002346Mark Zuckerberg says he's giving away 99% of his Facebook shares — worth $45 billion today
Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that he's giving away 99% of his Facebook shares — valued at $45 billion today —during his lifetime
December 2, 2015, 16:002345Boy looking to give back to orphanage he once lived at
Twelve-year old Mathew Broadley has a lot to be thankful for and is now paying it forward, as they say, by giving back to a Ukrainian orphanage he once lived at
November 4, 2012, 12:302341A Child Needs a Family: Arthur D., born in 2001
Arthur is 18 years old now
August 14, 2016, 19:152339Small Steps towards a Big Dream
Roofing works in Kalinovka have been completed, the construction is in progress, and this year we plan to open our second Happy Home
September 12, 2013, 11:302336Harvard Business Review: The Cure for the Not-for-Profit Crisis
There is a crisis in the not-for-profit sector. Since the great recession began, donations to the largest charities in the U.S. have dropped by billions — down 11% in 2010 alone, according to a recent report from the Chronicle of Philanthropy
November 14, 2011, 13:352334Ukraine's President met with Health Minister
November 20, 2006, 0:002333The Makiev Twins – Forward only, Not one step back!
This family needs our support. Together we can save the boys!
June 27, 2012, 13:302331A child needs a family: Egor - born in 2013
Egor is a sweet and modest boy! (application form No. 0346195).
March 26, 2021, 10:042330The DAY weekly digest: Crime, repentance, and reconciliation
Restorative justice as a way to reduce the number of children in prisons
January 22, 2009, 9:002329Ukraine Couple Establishes Family-Based Orphanage(Video)
A story about family-based orphanage in Ukraine
September 27, 2010, 16:002324Misha Syagalyuk, 7 years old - Malignant poorly differentiated tumor
Fundraising is closed! We express our sincere thanks to all our helpers, especially Yuri and Marina for a significant contribution to the further treatment Bears. Now he will be able to receive the necessary treatment in Ge
October 17, 2016, 18:002324From Ukraine to Sidney: Woman’s life path leads her to volunteering in area
During her time in Sidney, Egly has worked with several different programs including the Boys and Girls Club of Richland County, Meals on Wheels, RSVP, and serving at the Rchland County Health Department.
June 18, 2018, 17:002320The Breath of Life
Repair of the ventilator and procurement of the new monitors for the intensive care unit for newborns of the Regional Children’s Hospital
November 28, 2013, 11:002318To Help Children's Homes or Orphans?
I am writing this article for those who once having had desire and opportunities to help others disinterestedly, typed "charity" or "volunteering" in the search box
July 15, 2013, 18:402312President of Ukraine spells out social agenda
Victor Ushchenko suggested raising stipends to orphans to $200/month
July 31, 2007, 3:152310Zaporozhzhye Regional Children's Hospital Needs a Portable Ultrasound Machine
The fund-raising campaign is closed. The details are in the article. For the time being there is somewhat less than one such unit is available. The amount in dispute is 31,000 USD
February 24, 2015, 11:302289Southern Colorado Family Hopes To Adopt Girl With Special Needs
An orphan in the Ukraine is clinging to life Thursday night. Now her survival is dependent on a Southern Colorado family, who is trying to adopt a little girl. The Family needs help adopting the girl
October 13, 2009, 10:002285Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua for 2017
January 16, 2010, 17:002282Christian Telegraph: Ukrainian Pastor to cycle all over the world to support orphans
Gennadiy Mokhnenko, Pastor of the Good Changes Church in Eastern Ukraine and founder of “Republic Pilgrim,” a children’s rehabilitation center presented a new project to support orphans
November 29, 2011, 19:302282Karimov Arthurchik needs our support again. All of us are the only one reliable support for the little hero
All parents are real fighters. And our children with infantile cerebral paralysis are real heroes. Because their childhood is injections, hospitals, stretches, exercises through the pain. It is obligatory to do exercises. It is not possible to be without
January 22, 2018, 17:452278Pardon Not To Execute
The Ministry of Health of Ukraine wants to save money and purchase an ineffective and insecure medicine for people diagnosed with cystic fibrosis…
February 1, 2013, 12:302277A Big Problem to Solve
Katya Petrova's mother has to solve a complicated problem once again. In just three months she has to manage raising 14, 920 hryvnyas (1, 863 US dollars) to buy some vital medications for her daughter
June 26, 2011, 20:002276Sophia Bulgak: Sunny days are so rare in winter; there’s no light when I look through my window
Sophia needs our help very much
February 11, 2011, 10:002275Ukraine’s Forgotten Children
Kate Blewett uncovers the disturbing fate of children in Ukraine abandoned to state care
June 19, 2012, 13:502271A Big Rehabilitation Center for Children with Cerebral Palsy will be created in Zaporizhzhia
The Regional Children's Hospital is in the list of the objects which are planned to be renovated
March 5, 2014, 12:302269Victoria Ivashchenko, born in 2016 - Diabetes
Victoria is a gray-eyed miracle. Although this five-year-old girl suffered a lot, she still believes she can cope with a sweet disease and live a long and happy life!
March 4, 2021, 11:452268Women's group sewing for orphans
September 12, 2006, 0:002266To ease the way to recovery…
We need help to keep the project of psychological support to sick children running!
September 12, 2012, 10:002265Help reasonably
Charity is now in vogue. Magnificent and demonstrative actions have become usual. It is hard to imagine that someone is engaged in philanthropy unselfishly or even can turn it into their main occupation. But there are such people in Zaporozhye
November 19, 2012, 12:002264The Circle of Friends of "Helpus" project
Adults who are in trouble also have the right to life. And we are able to ease their pain and suffering. We can do little by ourselves, and only being a team, we will find a way out of a seemingly hopeless situation
April 2, 2014, 18:202261“UFO Ukraine” helps keep children warm
Thank you to “UFO Ukraine” for the three space heaters provided to orphans in the city of Kalinova and children with disabilities in Kirovski.
February 7, 2016, 14:252260Faith Time: Roads of Hope
Dr. Joe Savage joins us to talk about helping orphans from Ukraine. Here's a look at our conversation:
November 16, 2018, 17:002259Ukraine’s Cabinet to allocate money for sick children
January 3, 2007, 0:002258How God Works! – Meet Illya
Heart for Orphans (H4O) ministers to the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of teen orphans in Ukraine by providing a refuge and permanent hope in small, Christ-centered, family-style homes
December 8, 2011, 16:102257In eastern Ukraine, mobile psychologists bring relief to children
The children who came out of Debaltseve’s bomb shelters had changed. “We thought they wouldn’t recover for a long time – if ever,” says Zoya Ovcharenko, headmistress of the town’s only operating kindergarten
June 19, 2015, 16:302255U.S. to create national cord blood bank
October 17, 2006, 0:002255Sveta and Oleg’s story
It’s difficult to say who this story is about: a boy with only one arm or his mom. Both of them are heroes and both of them deserve immense admiration and respect
June 13, 2012, 11:502253Help Me Conquer Leukemia!
On June 7th Mark is to start his next chemotherapy that requires approximately 250 US dollars. His single mother can’t cope with it alone with her monthly income of 187 US dollars. Help Mark, please!
May 28, 2013, 13:502250Why do we need to help those who can no longer be helped?
I work with children who can not be cured. I sit at night on the weekend and I write because I'm scared, all of a sudden someone really might wonder - if a child can not be cured, it can not be helped?
February 20, 2014, 12:502242A Child Has a Family: Khristina P., born in 2002
Khristina's dream came true - she now has a loving family!
July 25, 2014, 14:102236Hypothetical letter of a newly-adopted older child
September 20, 2006, 0:002235The Research of the Public Opinion Concerning the Foster Families in Ukraine
The 19% of the Ukrainian families are ready to adopt a child upon condition that the government will provide the social psychological and financial support.
May 15, 2007, 4:102231You are my precious air – without you I cannot breathe!
“You are my air.” “Without you I cannot breathe!” “I cannot imagine life without you.” “We are now inseparable.” – these are not simply words, but phrases that describe the lives of people with cystic fibrosis.
April 29, 2016, 15:002227Under the roof of the family home
The slogan of past times `Every child is our child" is not reality in many cases but just a wish
October 31, 2011, 16:552226A Child Needs a Family: Yaroslav B., born in 2015
A talented dancer and musician, file number #0272925.
May 13, 2016, 11:302222A message in motion
A group of cyclists came riding to a Southaven church this week bringing a message to all willing to hear about a global need for “the least of these
July 4, 2018, 17:002220Masha Zozulya, born in 2013 - Wolff-Hirshhorn Syndrome
The collection is stopped! The funds have been collected, thank you. The rehabilitation course is scheduled for May in the city of Kharkiv.
September 30, 2022, 13:252219Reflecting on life with cystic fibrosis
Natasha Onufrievas reports on frank discussions with her daughter Alice about life with cystic fibrosis.
July 26, 2019, 21:302214Help Yaroslav Save His Mum
At the age of 29 all your plans and hopes are crushed by this terrible disease and health problems of your child. Please help Oksana to undergo the full course of treatment and return to normal life!
June 26, 2013, 12:002211First Lady meets orphans
December 7, 2005, 0:002210An American volunteer climbed to the top of Hoverla with children from Zaporozhe!
Denver Broiler, a programmer from Pennsylvania, led the expedition.
June 29, 2016, 21:452206President strengthens protection of rights of orphans and children deprived of parental care
President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the decree on priority measures to protect the rights of orphans, children deprived of parental care, and persons from among them.
January 15, 2018, 16:002205Above the Sky
How an ordinary care-taker from the orphanage in Kalinovka came to be in wonderful England for a week
August 12, 2014, 10:002205The Happy Child Charitable Foundation with support of the Democracy Grants Program of the US Embassy in Ukraine launches a project to provide legal support to orphans and foster families in Zaporizhzhia region
On Children’s Day, we signed a project agreement “Legal support of deprived children in Zaporizhzhia region” with the US Embassy in Ukraine
June 20, 2017, 14:402197Because She Deserves!
Margarita, a very special girl from a special orphanage, now lives in America
September 2, 2015, 14:302197Life in Our Hands
Kristina Voitovich URGENTLY needs to buy expensive Vifend antibiotics and take a treatment course that will cost 6,255 US dollars! Kristina’s life is in our hands
June 5, 2013, 17:502195"40 Glances from the orphanage": the photo project of a Crimean blogger
A Crimean photo-blogger Sergey Anashkevich made a series of portraits of orphans
February 7, 2014, 11:002191The Report on the Works Done in Kalinovka Children’s Home in April 2013
In April we had a Cleaning Day in Kalinovka and reconstruction of the second Happy Home was continued – the pavement and the steps are ready now
May 21, 2013, 15:302188A Boarding School with not a single child has been funded for 17 years in the Zaporozhye region
"Prav.Da" is trying to examine how it is possible to finance an orphanage with no children for 17 years and why regional authorities spend millions of our hryvnias for repairs of establishments which they later will close
December 2, 2013, 13:002183Pavlenko: Only one in three adult orphans have tent
According to him, as an option the President proposes to expand the network of social hostels
September 4, 2012, 10:302177Lets All Help Collect a Huge Amount of Money for little Mira!
The clinic in Spain gave a positive diagnosis. Sant Joan de Deu is ready to examine and treat Miroslava. The only problem that worries his parents is the cost of treatment – 57,000 Euros is needed!
October 6, 2015, 20:502174'40s-flavor benefit set for orphans. Funds to help street children in Ukraine
December 25, 2006, 0:002167Pastor takes polar dip for charity
Pastor Rod Guptill swims back to shore after taking a polar dip on Feb. 20 following Sunday morning services at the Woods Harbour Wesleyan Church. The pastor took the dip as part of a fundraising challenge in support of a Ukrainian orphan. Kathy...
March 22, 2011, 21:002164Valeriy Panyushkin: Another Society
Why is there a bunch of people ready to support and defend disabled people on Facebook, and there is absolutely nobody ready to step up and carry a girl with cerebral palsy from the plane?
December 3, 2012, 16:152160A Child Needs a Family: Lev K., born in 1999
Lev reached the age of majority
June 24, 2015, 17:202160Miroslava Svetlichnaya, born 2011 - Right-sided deafness V degree
The required amount has been raised, thank you so much for your help!
September 4, 2020, 22:072157News and Needs of the Happy Home-3
Fourteen inner doors are to be installed in the Happy Home-3 for orphans; besides, money is needed to pay for the facade and interior works
July 21, 2015, 13:002156Let’s Help Alexander Fight for His Vision!
This winter Alexander caught chickenpox. This resulted in a drastic loss of vision. He urgently needs an examination in a Russian clinic. Let's do our best to help Alexander recover from this ordeal!
March 22, 2013, 23:002156We’ve conquered the illness! You will be able to do this, too!
On Saturday, there was a meeting of children who completed their treatment courses for oncological diseases more than three years ago, and I want to share with you the joy I feel after this meeting
June 30, 2011, 7:002155A wonderful foster mother and her children need your help!
We appeal for support everybody who is able to help this family with money to buy and install 2 radiators and 2 windows. They need 380 USD for living without fear in a warm house this winter.
December 8, 2016, 22:452152Yanukovych thanks those helping to orphans on St. Nicholas' Day
The president said this in the greetings posted on his official Web site on Wednesday
January 16, 2013, 12:002150News of the Karpachov brothers
The elder brother Cyril is eager to share about the events happening in their life.
July 6, 2017, 18:302147New York Army National Guard Soldiers deployed to Ukraine visit local orphanage
Yavoriv, Ukraine - New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine (JMTG-U) spread a bit of holiday cheer by visiting the Krakovets Educational Rehabilitation Center on Dec. 27.
January 11, 2018, 16:002146Arthur Kerimov: “Help me conquer seizures, please!”
This two-year old boy still needs your support very much. The only way to conquer Arthur’s seizures is with expensive medications. Let’s combine our efforts to show Arthur that he is not alone!
October 9, 2013, 17:502146Zaporozhye Regional Children's Clinical Hospital is a loyal friend and partner of the charity fund "Happy Child"
Friendship and loyalty are around the clock and time-tested notions, and as time shows, we are always welcome here.
November 6, 2017, 15:002143Raising money for kids - man bikes across Europe for cause
August 1, 2006, 0:002143President of Ukraine speaks about orphans
December 7, 2005, 0:002140Aid program for children with cerebral palsy
The idea of creating this program is to tell about children with special needs, to show their difficult path to a fulfilling life.
July 24, 2018, 16:002140UK Couple Helps Ukrainian Orphans
August 21, 2006, 0:002139A tender foster mother from Odessa and her 11 children with different diagnoses need your help!
“In our hometown we can’t get anywhere. When the drivers of the buses see us, they just don’t make a stop. We can wait for 1 or even 2 hours…”
January 18, 2017, 23:002139The Help Center for Special Children in Orekhov
In September 20th, 2013 was founded the «Orekhov territorial center”. On 25th of December thirteen children for the first time celebrated Christmas holidays there
February 20, 2014, 18:202138South Charlote News: Ukraine to Monroe: A journey of love
Family overcomes technicality to bring boy to their home
November 16, 2011, 12:002135UNICEF report made public, including concerning Azerbaijan
October 25, 2006, 0:002133Local group helping Ukrainian missionary
September 12, 2006, 0:002125Kyiv Post: On World AIDS Day, a dose of good news
Ukraine marked the World Day against HIV/AIDS on Dec. 1 with a bit of good news
December 2, 2011, 13:002125Children Question the Parliament
March 25, 2005, 0:002125City woman, 94, has made 100s of caps for Ukrainian orphans
An elderly woman happily knitting while watching TV might not strike you as anything out of the ordinary. It seems like a common hobby among those of a certain age
August 7, 2012, 12:002124A breath of freedom — the dream of people with CF
How is life with cystic fibrosis (CF)? It is a struggle for every breath.
March 1, 2019, 22:002122Why Ukraine’s internally displaced have given up hope of returning home
Hundreds of thousands have been displaced by war in the east, with those who venture back saying ‘bandits have taken over’
December 24, 2014, 15:202122Little Maximka could continue treatment in December only with help of good people
Every 2 months Maxim needs to undergo a course of medical treatment in Moscow, and the next one is already in December 2009. We are asking our honoured donors to help us to collect money for this course because treatment cannot be interrupted in no way
November 20, 2009, 11:002121After repairs to main building, children of Pokrovsk orphanage prepare for grand opening
POKROVSK, Ukraine - Everybody was busy on Oct. 15 at Pokrovsk orphanage, getting ready for the grand re-opening of its main building, renovated by the UN Development Programme thanks to funding from the government of Japan.
October 22, 2017, 16:002121Spreading Good Deeds
April 10, 2005, 0:002116Irina Gavrisheva, volunteer from the Zaporozhye, received the Voice of Charity national award posthumously
The Voice of Charity diploma and the memorable sign were given to Ira’s father, Aleksandr Gavrishev at the International Conference of the Ukrainian Philanthropists Forum held in Kyiv
February 24, 2016, 22:252113Children found the family: Daniel, 2011 birth, Andrew, 2012 birth and Timothy, 2012 year of birth.
The brothers have found loving and caring parents!
November 25, 2016, 18:002110Ukrainian orphans celebrate with host families
Fourteen orphaned children from Ukraine continue to be showered with love and gifts
January 8, 2013, 12:302108To Stay Alive Before You Die
One more child is coming back home from abroad to die in Ukraine…
October 1, 2012, 19:302108Viktoriya Khimich, born in 2014 - Cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesis, double hemiplegia.
The main symptom of cerebral palsy is irreversible brain damage, but this does not mean that nothing can be done. You need to strive to ensure that the child is as independent as possible.
September 11, 2021, 15:202107Evgeniy Ryaboy, psychologist: “The best way to support a child with cancer diagnosis is to be simple and sincere in your communication”
Here is the interview with Evgeniy Ryaboy – the person, who provides psychological help to the children of our Hematology unit
July 26, 2012, 11:002107Orphaned children celebrate Christmas in Kyiv
For the seventh year in a row, orphaned children celebrated Christmas and New Year’s at Kyiv’s Premier Palace Hotel on Jan. 9, joined by their guardians, charity workers and some distinguished guests.
January 16, 2019, 17:002104Our Goal is Only a Heartbeat Away!
The construction works on the second family-type “Happy Home” in Kalinovka have been actively proceeding and we look forward to opening the doors of a new sweet home for little orphans later this year!
November 4, 2013, 12:002102Strength is drying up...
Straight from the operation room Dima Lyaut was taken to the intensive care unit due to an allergic reaction to some antibiotics. We hope for your kind support in raising 188 US dollars for Dima’s coming CAT scan
June 26, 2013, 15:502086A Child Needs a Family: Aleksey D., was born in 2006
Aleksey now has mom, dad, and many sisters and brothers
December 9, 2010, 19:302079Full House: Single Mother of 9 Adopts 4 Children with Down Syndrome
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Awareness Day right here in Northern Michigan.
March 21, 2019, 21:302078Other schools pitch in
January 3, 2007, 0:002074PaNow.com: Saskatoon mom raises insurance fairness question
A Saskatoon mom is frustrated that employment insurance only allows 35 weeks of parental leave for adoptive parents
January 31, 2012, 20:352074“I want my mommy...”
October 11, 2005, 0:002069The Smallest Patients of the Zaporozhye Region Need Your Help!
The Intensive Care Unit of the Zaporozhye Regional Clinic for Children urgently needs components for an artificial lung ventilation apparatus and sensors for oxygen saturation monitors
April 5, 2013, 14:552069Ukraine could destroy 3.7m polio vaccines despite risk of major outbreak
Unvaccinated children at risk as healthcare lobbyists claim UN-donated vaccines are unsafe in spite of assurances from World Health Organisation
October 8, 2015, 15:202069Ukrainian Minister for sports and family quits PM’s team
October 25, 2006, 0:002067President of Ukraine criticizes child policy
December 7, 2005, 0:002064Biz network aids children
More than 100 people attended the Jewish Business Network fund-raising event in Vancouver
March 14, 2007, 2:302057The biggest problem for parents of a child with special needs? Other people
Joanna Moorhead meets mothers who have inspired a new Mumsnet campaign to change people's attitudes towards children with disabilities
October 7, 2015, 12:202057A child needs a family: Ilya - born in 2008
Ilya is a cheerful and mischievous boy! (application form No. 0287784).
March 26, 2021, 10:052057Three-Year Battle with Cancer...
Dima is still fighting with cancer. The next step is an MIBG scan which should take place in Moscow. The family urgently needs to raise 830 US dollars by January 30th!!
January 23, 2014, 15:202054The Chronicle of Philantropy
The report is based on ideas to increase charitable giving that were offered by influential nonprofit leaders and other executives
December 11, 2011, 22:102045Humanitarian aid shipments to Ukraine require cooperation
September 12, 2006, 0:002044Captain
The story of how dreams come true... About a former orphan Oleg from the village of Kalinovka who recently found a loving family
July 15, 2014, 13:002036Zlobina Tatiana, saving on every breath
The price of each breath is too expensive. Tanya from despair makes a choice in the direction of economy.
July 13, 2017, 8:002036The most expensive reward – Dimka Anikeeva’s smile
Our Dima really believes in God that he his serious illness will be healed, but unfortunately this is not possible…
May 10, 2016, 15:002036Newlyweds Ask For Blood Donation Instead of Gifts
Instead of asking their guests to spend money on a gift registry, a newly-married couple only wanted their friends and family to give a gift for free -- their blood -- to the Virginia Blood Services in Richmond, Va.
June 27, 2014, 10:302035An Angel of Good has come to us!
On the eve of our 12th anniversary, we received the best symbolic gift any charitable organization of Ukraine can imagine.
May 15, 2019, 15:202035Fifty family-type homes to open in Kyiv region in 2012
Head of Kyiv Regional State Administration Anatoliy Prysiazhniuk has promised that 50 new family-type homes will open in Kyiv region this year
February 28, 2012, 11:152033Children Need Care, Youth Need a Policy
October 26, 2005, 0:002029Ukraine Today: Orphanage staff struggles to cope with Ukrainian children traumatized by war
Hundreds of orphans from Donetsk have been evacuated and placed in the care of staff at this summer camp in eastern Ukraine. Staff says they need bigger workforce and supplies at the orphanage
October 8, 2015, 15:002027Real foster mother: director of child care center helps orphans find their new families
She saved 69 children from forced exportation to Russia, opened a regional child care center on Ukraine-controlled territory. And continues to do what she was doing in Luhansk. She takes care of orphans and looks for new families for them.
April 1, 2018, 18:002027A Rare Day in the Life of Kalinovka
On 10 March, little and adult residents of Kalinovka made another visit to Zaporozhzhye
March 22, 2015, 21:002022What does the future hold for Ukraine's children in care?
Kyiv wants $2 billion from the EU to scrap its Soviet-era orphanages.
March 18, 2017, 16:002021Diana Grin, born in 2013 – Portal Hypertension
The fund-raising campaign is closed Diana’s surgery has been cancelled as her physicians have decided to try some more medicine. Let’s hope the girl will get better soon!
July 7, 2015, 13:502021Ekaterina Khimenko: “There is JUST ONE Day Left to Raise 600 US Dollars!”
Thank you very much for your kind support! The money has been raised!
March 26, 2013, 18:002021Not forgotten White Rock woman returns to aid Kiev youth
February 22, 2005, 0:002020Marchuk Victoria, 26 years old - the upper limb anomalies
Fundraising is closed! Due to the lack of relevant information about the needs of the child
August 10, 2016, 10:302020Vote to save Olya’s life
Without an operation – Olya will not survive. We need to collect money for her treatment as soon as possible.
February 4, 2016, 18:302016The European Commission allots funds for implementation of the social projects in Ukraine
September 12, 2006, 0:002015Children's ombudsman sees positive trends in adoption of orphans in Ukraine
There was a positive trend in 2011 regarding the upbringing of orphans in family-type orphans or foster families
February 6, 2012, 22:002013Kobzov Circus is a Real Wonder!
320 children who participate in the Klubok tourist club and their parents attended the Kobzov Circus on 17 March 2016
March 23, 2016, 16:002010The First Step
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. We are starting to build the first home ever for children with special needs in our children’s eco village. Let’s make this step together!
July 22, 2013, 18:002008The Apex Herald: Auction will help fund adoption proccess
When Mr. and Mrs. Danny and April McLaughlin invited Lidiya into their home—a young Ukrainian orphan who previously had never known what it was like to be loved by a family, they did not anticipate getting as emotionally attached as they did
November 21, 2011, 18:302003Campaign “More than a Tourist” for Children from Zaporozhye!
The season of hiking trips and tent camps for Zaporozhye children will last from March to October 2016. With your support, our Klubok tourist club will be able to turn those plans into a reality!
February 20, 2016, 22:242001Ukrainian orphans art. Drawings.
February 25, 2011, 21:001999The large family of Kuzmins - displaced persons from the Luhansk region need your support!
Many thanks to everyone who has supported the Kuzmin family! The family currently (January 2015) receives some state help and their child is also provided with insulin by the state programme
December 24, 2014, 14:401996The Construction of the Happy Home-3 is in Full Swing!
We are tiling the walls of the future Happy Home-3 which will open its doors to a foster family of children with special needs. We really need your financial support to complete the roof and interior works!
May 16, 2014, 18:001991An Embroidered dreams: Social project for Ukrainian children with disabilities
Children with disabilities and their families, all internally displaced persons from eastern Ukraine, attended the event
May 18, 2015, 14:001989Aleksey Voloshin Needs Our Help Again!
The balance for Aleksey’s treatment on the accounts of our foundation is 840 US dollars, but it is not enough. The family needs about 6,000 US dollars more
December 4, 2015, 10:301988Little Yegor Linkov and His Grown-Up Challenges
Yegor’s parents are sincerely thanking all the guarding angels who help to save the life of their little son.
July 22, 2017, 17:501985The Reverse Side of Childhood
A few days ago, we visited one of the orphanages in our area. And I want to share with you some of my impressions. Purposely I do not call a specific place: each orphanage has its own skeleton in their closet, but there is something common about them all
June 17, 2013, 12:50197910,000 new orphans in Ukraine every year
The Ministry of Social Policy, along with public organizations, is preparing a strategy of its work with families in crisis, which will help to prevent the removal of children from families and the deprivation of parental rights
April 20, 2012, 14:051979Youth pastor shaves $15,000 beard
Two Ukrainian teenagers at a state-run orphanage have killed themselves, while two others have attempted suicide
July 18, 2007, 5:151976“Sudden Happiness”
We held a flash mob in support of children with cystic fibrosis (CF) – Inhale-Exhale-Inhale. We do not realize we have CF until we get sick and start having a painful cough.
September 1, 2016, 14:151974The Magic Trunk
The Magic Trunk is a clothes and toys exchange program which has been functioning for 5 years. Kind people bring clothes and toys to our office which we redistribute to those in need. Thank you to everyone who is not indifferent to the suffering of others
January 24, 2017, 10:301974From the country side to the capital or summer in the middle of winter
Fun adventures of the Club in Kharkiv
March 9, 2017, 21:001973Ukrainian orphans go to Turkey
December 7, 2005, 0:001971The Zaporozhzhye Region Opens Its Doors to Children
On December 16, the Happy Child Foundation and Hope and Home for Children Held a Charitable Business Lunch
December 23, 2014, 12:501969Centre for struggling mothers aims to break the cycle of child abandonment in Ukraine
Unlike many other children in Ukraine, Marynka avoided the fate of being sent to an institution, thanks to the support of the mother-and-child centre in Fastiv
July 31, 2007, 6:151969Kids get to grips with ammunition: life on the frontline in east Ukraine
As ceasefire takes hold a lock of heating and broken windows slowly become things of the past
November 17, 2015, 12:501968Margaritka Shkurenkova pleases us with her health
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Daisy finished her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to her family, strength to survive the irreparable loss.
January 27, 2017, 9:001964Scouts of Zaporozhzhye - the regional children's scout organization
This organization was founded on January 15, 2001. In 2008, the members of the organization joined the National Organization of the Scouts of Ukraine
February 24, 2015, 19:201962Ukrainian community asked to help homelandrebuild
September 1, 2006, 0:001961Polio Paralyzes 2 Children in West Ukraine Outbreak
Two children in western Ukraine have been paralyzed by polio, in the first cases of the disease seen in Europe in five years
October 7, 2015, 11:501960Little Cancer Patients from the Hematology Department Need Bathroom Sinks!
The reconstruction of a new accommodation of the hematology department is almost completed. The Children’s hospital needs your financial support in purchasing bathroom faucets and sinks!
December 8, 2014, 14:201957The child needs a family: Valery - born in 2006
Valery - A kind and deep boy! (application form No. 0389750).
October 4, 2021, 14:301956Maryana Klimenko, born in 2003 - Ewing's sarcoma
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Unfortunately, the girl failed to win the two-year battle with the disease. On October 4, 2021, Mariana passed away.
January 29, 2021, 22:131953Time to Reflect on the Results of Our Activities
Together we are strong and we cope well with doing wonders, extending time for joyful and fulfilling life!
February 12, 2016, 15:451952Local magician to perform in Ukraine
The 17-year-old illusionist will fly out Dec. 26 to perform his magic show for two weeks in Ukraine. He’s going as part of the Foreign Angels Charities service project
December 13, 2017, 11:401951Victoria Stadnik urgently needs an expensive operation
To save the life of Vicki we need to collect $680
August 26, 2016, 14:301950What is cystic fibrosis?
In this article you will find answers to the following questions and topics: What is cystic fibrosis (“CF”)? How do you live with CF? Chemotherapy and CF. Treating CF. All the literature and resources presented on this page are in PDF format and are here
June 28, 2016, 20:001949Hospitable Zaporizhzhia in Action!
We are grateful to everyone who is supporting displaced families from Lugansk and Donetsk. The families still need your help with food, washing agents, medicine, clothes and shoes
November 22, 2014, 19:001949The Philosophy of Life with Cystic Fibrosis
Children diagnosed with cystic fibrosis are often much more ambitious than their healthy peers. These brave kids cherish every single day and every breath they take
November 30, 2015, 17:301947Help to Save a Child's Hearing
A girl from the Kirovo orphanage needs your help
December 21, 2015, 23:551946Eva Mamotenko, 2 year old - Burns, 35% of the body
Fundraising is suspended! Thanks to our dear mates, the required amount collected for the immediate treatment
September 6, 2016, 21:451945Through an Orphan's Eyes
Peter O'Donnell, a man who had started his life in a Catholic orphanage, went to a summer camp for Ukrainian orphans with the love and message of hope that is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
January 28, 2010, 15:001945Music opens the heart
On Saturday, October 17, 2015, 11 young pupils of The Zaporozhye School of Arts №3, Hortitsky district, gave a wonderful concert for pupils of The Kalinovki & Orlovsky Neuropsychiatric Boarding Schools.
October 21, 2015, 16:301945Hungary & Ukraine inaugurate orphanage amid concerns
The first ladies of Hungary and Ukraine have inaugurated a rehabilitation center for orphans, backed by the Catholic Church, in a Ukrainian village as part of broader efforts to improve the lives of those sometimes referred to as "Ukraine's forgotten chi
June 13, 2018, 13:301943Kyiv Mayor passed a new program for stray kids
September 22, 2006, 0:001941A child needs a family: Edward - born in 2007
Edik is a handsome man with a fashionable hairstyle (questionnaire No. 0059294).
April 26, 2021, 19:551937A hiking trip to Vasylivka with kids turned to be exciting
On March, 25 – 27th 2016 «Klubok» touristic club had a three-day trip in Zaporizhya region
April 4, 2016, 22:351934Trofimenko Katya – again surgery. Again we apply for help!
On Thursday Katya will have another surgery on metastasis removal from interpleural space. We need money for the operation and medicines. The total sum to be collected is about $ 2000.
March 4, 2010, 22:001933Help the foster mother of children with severe pathologies in the fight against severe illness!
The heroic story of Natalia Prodanova and her amazing family continues.
March 10, 2019, 17:201929Happy Home-3: from Dream to Reality
With your help our house with no windows and no doors turned into a cozy home for 10 children with special needs
September 29, 2014, 15:001928Relatives of local couple adopting 3 from Ukraine
What could be better than hearing the news from your children that you are about to become a grandparent again?
September 27, 2015, 14:301928Leskov Kirill needs urgent trip to Moscow
The approximate amount of 3 820 USD is needed for examination. Your dollar can save the life of a child.
April 10, 2017, 14:151926International Adoption Info
The information proposed below will help you understand how adoption in Ukraine is processed, which children are eligible for adoption, and where to start
May 13, 2013, 15:00192110 doors for Happy Home
We need to raise $500 for purchasing and installation 10 doors in Hapy Home-3. This will allow 10 Ukrainian orphans to have home already this Autumn.
September 28, 2015, 13:501920“Kangaroo” program for children with special needs aged 0 – 6 (program of the Zaporozhye regional public organization “Florence”)
“Kangaroo” program is created for children with special needs aged 0-6 and their families. The children have a possibility to visit the Center same as a kindergarten, meaning they can stay there in day care without their parents
October 25, 2013, 12:001918The Day weekly digest: How many are we going to be?
Thoughts about the population of Ukraine in the near future. 36 to 42 million by optimistic and 26 million by realistic estimates in 2050. How can we buck the trend right now?
July 3, 2009, 10:001915Retirement means more time for ministry. Smiths continue to serve as Friends of Ukraine
December 25, 2006, 0:001913The Chronicle of Philanthropy: Thank-You Note Prompts Unexpected Foundation Gift
Many foundations don’t accept unsolicited proposals, but sometimes a heart-felt “thank you” can lead them to break that rule
October 25, 2011, 0:001912Orsten's 3 new family members have arrived from The Ukraine
Swift County, and got to know the orphans through a religious exchange program 2 years ago and decided to add them to their family that includes 8 other children.
March 10, 2019, 17:001911Little Maxim urgently needs a liver transplant!
As soon as forty thousand dollars are raised Maxim Gladkov is going to undergo surgery. Your donation can certainly give this little fellow a chance for a new and healthy life!
December 21, 2016, 22:301911How will they breathe?
In the Zaporizhzhia Regional Tuberculosis Clinic for several years there is a need for new equipment. Outdated mechanical ventilation apparatuses are still used.
October 29, 2019, 22:301906Foundations from Zaporozhye and New York jointly help the Zaporozhye orphanage "Solnishko"
Thanks to cooperation between Maya's Hope and Happy Child foundations, seriously ill children from Solnishko babies' orphanage received about $100000 in aid
August 12, 2020, 16:001904A life nine hours long
What do we know of happiness? For somebody happiness means a car, a house or something of the kind, and for somebody…it means nine hours spent with their newborn baby before he dies. Strikingly, it happens…
February 8, 2013, 13:001902Avoca couple works to bring Christmas joy to Ukrainian orphans
A local couple is currently raising funds for orphans in Mariupol, Ukraine, to benefit children who have suffered in the wake of conflict between Russian-supported separatists and Ukrainian loyalists
December 13, 2017, 11:301898Why Are City Authorities from Zaporozhye Reinventing the Wheel in Foster Care?
One more time the Governor voiced his support of the existing orphan care system and lack of trust to foster and adoptive parents. So will we keep on wasting millions to support children’s homes rather than develop family types of foster care?
January 17, 2013, 15:001895Mazon families look at ways to help Ukrainian orphans
MAZON – There has been a wonderful coming and going of international children into the area the past couple of years, as six families in the local towns of Mazon, Verona, Seneca and Dwight have been hosting orphan children from Ukraine for Christmas.
October 21, 2017, 16:001892American family adopts five-year-old boy from Ukraine's conflict zone
Dima joins family whose adoptive parents have taken in eight children from across the world
November 4, 2015, 18:301889A Child Has a Family: Evgeniy Y. (b. 2004) and Aleksey Y. (b. 2005)
Hooray! Evgeny and Alexei has taken into custody
November 1, 2016, 11:451887Cyclists finish North America trip to highlight Ukraine struggle
The 10,000 bike ride raised over $10,000 for victims of the war in Ukraine.
September 19, 2018, 17:001887Under Hatches due to Circumstances
Viktoria Butenko has to stay in the Intensive Care Unit as she is not able to breathe on her own if she leaves the hospital. She urgently needs oxygen
July 22, 2015, 13:001887Maxim Fitiskin, born in 2008 - Cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia
Fundraising is suspended! The amount required for rehabilitation has been collected! Thanks friends! For family reasons, the trip was postponed to August.
March 31, 2021, 15:211887Good News about Happy Child Children's Village
Hurrah! On New Year's Eve, we received a grant for the sum of 400,000 UAH from the Ginger Fund. Construction of the first house in the children's village continues at a growing rate! Join now!
January 8, 2015, 15:001880Ukraine Business Online: 25% of Ukrainian families ready to adopt orphans
“We must overcome the fear of adopting older children”
November 15, 2011, 12:001878Don’t Sit at Home, Overcome Your Fears Through Travel!
A few days ago 30 pupils and 10 adults from the tourist club "Tangle" returned from an exciting journey to the charming and magical Carpathian City of Lviv. Radionova Oksana shared impressions about the trip.
March 12, 2016, 18:501875“Help Us Help The Children” camp in full swing
August 21, 2006, 0:001868The child needs a family: Ivan - born in 2012
Ivan is kind and friendly! (questionnaire № 0324616).
December 25, 2020, 10:081867In Ukraine, UNICEF tries to put children’s life 'back to balance,' says Rudi Luchmann
Rudi Luchmann, deputy representative of the United Nations Fund for Children (UNICEF), gives an interview to the Kyiv Post in his office of Kyiv, on July 29
August 12, 2015, 13:201866The Price of Egor’s Life
On December 14th Egor Organischuk is leaving for his scheduled surgery at the Burdenko Institute
December 11, 2014, 14:001865Children's ombudsman sees positive trends in adoption of orphans in Ukraine
There was a positive trend in 2011 regarding the upbringing of orphans in family-type orphans or foster families
May 16, 2012, 14:051864“Happy Child” appeals to everyone who helps orphans find their families
Please, join and help us to equip the “Happy Home” for foster families!
October 7, 2015, 13:001862The Hospitable Kravets Family
The family is still very much in need of your help such as food and clothing.
December 1, 2015, 18:301856Anyutka Dytlovaya’s Hospital Adventures
Anyutka not only scared her parents, but also the doctors treating her. With grief and fear she underwent a round of antibiotics.
September 3, 2016, 21:001854Tigran Davidov, born 2018 - Ependymoma of the brain
Fundraising is suspended for the duration of the war, but we will definitely continue it after the victory!
November 18, 2021, 18:211854How Americans give - and who is most generous
The Chronicle of Philanthropy yesterday published loads of data on giving patterns among American donors
August 22, 2012, 11:001853Ukrainian orphans cannot return home from Italy
Ukrainian orphan children cannot return home because of the bankruptcy of the Italian airline, the Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleksandr Dikusarov told a briefing, ForUm correspondent reports
August 27, 2012, 18:301850Children need a family: Vladislav (born in 2010) and Nikolay (born in 2012)
Vladislav (0278834) and Nikolay (0278840) are funny and mischievous guys!
March 26, 2021, 10:081850A Computer – To a Large Family!
Another large family received a computer from caring people
December 3, 2014, 11:001846Sensible charity is socialization through sports!
At Molochansk Special Boarding School in Zaporizka oblast, achievements in sports and socialization have been preparing pupils for adulthood. Now they hope caring people will support the program.
August 19, 2019, 10:301846Children need a family: Danil (born in 2007) and Mark (born in 2009)
Danil (0267204) and Mark (0267306) are good and sincere children!
March 26, 2021, 10:121843President opens Clinic for HIV/AIDS ill children
President Victor Yushchenko came today to a ceremony of opening the Clinic for children ill with HIV/AIDS at Kyiv OHMADYT children’s hospital.
June 2, 2008, 0:001837Inna Dragun - a fighter whose will cannot be broken!
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Inna has finished her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to family.
July 15, 2019, 22:301837Your mission is the gift. Really
A week ago I posted on the question, should you give your donors gifts? I got a big response via email
August 20, 2012, 11:001831Mark Bondarev, born in 2013 - Cystic fibrosis
Mark's outpatient medical record is more like a medical guide than a chart. All efforts of the family are aimed at combating cystic fibrosis and its complications.
August 27, 2019, 16:501831Every fourth leaver of children's homes becomes criminal in Russia
October 6, 2006, 0:001829Arlington tennis player makes most of second chance at life
Taras McCurdie was adopted as an infant in Ukraine and wants to ‘make every moment count.’
September 24, 2019, 15:001828Help Appeal to Our Donors Abroad
The latest tragic events and current stressful situation in Ukraine have significantly decreased the number of Ukrainian donors. Your kind international support for Ukrainian children is truly vital today!
March 31, 2014, 11:001825Expanding Horizons: Trips for Fosterlings of Psychoneurological Nursing Homes
On December 9th -10th, 2014, the "Helpus" organized an experimental trip to Kiev for 20 adults of the Kirovo nursing home of Zaporozhye region. Using pension savings, such trips can be arranged for patients of any nursing homes
January 15, 2015, 12:001823Wisconsin families host orphans for the holidays to find them forever families
Families in southwestern Wisconsin are hosting orphans from eastern Europe for the holidays, and hoping to find them families here.
December 21, 2016, 16:001816Alina Bogolyubova, born in 2008 - Bilateral sensorineural deafness
Fundraising closed! Hearing aids for Alina are bought! Thanks friends!
October 22, 2021, 11:151816Save Dima’s Life, Please!
Dima Lyaut urgently needs your financial support in buying three bottles of Irinotecan medicine at the cost 160 US dollars each! It’s life-threatening to stop his current chemotherapy. Your help can really save Dima’s life!
July 11, 2014, 18:201811Living with SMA yet happy!
To support the breathing function, Artem needs an oxygen concentrator and an aspirator.
May 23, 2019, 17:401801Little Maria needs your help very much!
In 2.5 months the Belarus Oncology Center should receive a pre-payment of USD 100,000 for bone marrow transplantation for Maria Sklyar. The family needs our support like never before
May 16, 2015, 9:001799“Happy Village” has found a Kindred Spirit from Great Britain
Dr. Pritchard has suggested a program of cooperation and sharing of experiences with “Happy Child” in the creation of family-style homes
October 6, 2015, 16:001795Children's sanatorium modernization
The reconstruction of the Zaporizhzhya TB sanatorium is nearly completed, but many urgent needs remain, mostly for modern medical equipment.
June 11, 2019, 21:301788Solar energy in children’s eco-village
Four Happy Homes for orphans got solar water heaters thanks to awards in “We are city” 2018
May 28, 2019, 15:501773Oleksiy Velky, born in 2015 - Cerebral palsy
Collection suspendedFunds for rehabilitation courses have been collected, thank you!
January 28, 2022, 21:011773Kyiv Post: "Azarov instructs ministries to develop program for orphans"
Ukrainian Premier Mykola Azarov has instructed Ukraine's Education and Science, Youth and Sports Ministry to draft a program for the professional training, complex social adaptation and legal protection of orphans
December 8, 2011, 15:501771Happy Home-3 Construction to be Continued in the Village of Ukrainka of the Mykhailivka District
Ceiling panels have been recently installed in the house. In future, up to 10 orphans, including children with special needs, will be able to find their family here
August 26, 2014, 9:001769A gift for Bodgan – wind, snow and cold.
Despite the inclement weather, we had a very successful charity bike ride!
April 15, 2016, 15:001769Patches
People should be aware of the fact that they have a right NOT to suffer from pain, be aware that there are ampules, pills and patches – and one can get them to control pain
January 15, 2015, 18:201768Olga Kruzhilina is struggling to prove herself and her disease that she is stronger
She still has 9 weeks until the end of her treatment. One course of treatment costs about 25,000 UAH for the Kruzhiliny family. This is a colossal sum of money for them.
November 29, 2015, 18:301768Polina Braitsara: “Learn to walk more confidently!”
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child!In December 2021, Polina Brytsara passed away. Unfortunately, the child's body was unable to cope with the consequences of the COVID-19 infection.
August 1, 2019, 13:501765Queensbury charity Take Hope opens orphanage in Ukraine
A CHARITY has been celebrating after opening an orphanage in Ukraine after an eight year project.
November 19, 2017, 16:001764Parents take drastic measure to get care for son
Within months of bringing him home, Sheila Trznadel knew that the boy she and her husband had adopted from Ukraine needed more help than her family could offer or afford
July 17, 2014, 10:001760The news by Kerimova Irina
Thank you for sharing all my happiness’s and disappointments
January 16, 2017, 11:001754A newcomer in Kirill Karpachev’s family
The bad news is that Kirill’s brother is also ill with mucoviscidosis.
March 29, 2016, 17:201754Ukrainian Refugees, Lost and in Limbo
Over a million people have been forced to flee their homes because of the war in Ukraine. Many of these internally displaced people have struggled to find a new life
June 19, 2015, 13:301748Donors from all over the world supported “Happy Home” for orphans of Zaporozhe
Another children’s home has been opened in the Zaporozhe region.
June 17, 2016, 20:001748Ilya and Veronica Shamray, born in 2011 - Cerebral palsy. Spastic tetraparesis
Fundraising is closed! Ilya and Veronika left for Kozyavkin's clinic to undergo a rehabilitation course. Thank you!
April 18, 2021, 19:551745Help the Happy Child to help!
Dear friends, our charity foundation is facing serious financial problems, so we really need your help!
November 18, 2016, 17:301743Tourist rally on Khortitsa Island attracted a record number of children
Klubok children's travel club has opened its 2016 season.
March 10, 2016, 23:591737Fighting disease to see our future!
Our Victoria Stadnik again needs your help.
December 7, 2015, 14:201736A New Call to Help Nikita Dudkin
Nikita is getting better, but still needs a lot of help
October 20, 2015, 13:451735Victoria Khimich. Active life of a small, but very persistent girl
Summer is an active time for children with cerebral palsy. It is necessary to undergo new examinations and attend rehabilitation courses before cold weather comes.
February 10, 2019, 19:001731Adventures in Zaporozhzhye
The "Happy Child" Charitable Fund and NGO "Public Control in Chernigovskiy District" under the "Ukraine Unitary" project arranged on January 23, 2015 a tour to the city of Zaporozhzhye for sixteen children from low-income and large families
February 6, 2015, 13:001722Ellis-Bextor reveals heartbreaking visit to Ukrainian orphanage
The singer has been made an ambassador for the Lumos charity co-founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling.
May 25, 2018, 18:001720Violetta Kim, born in 2015 - Sensorineural hearing loss 3-4 stage
Fundraising is closed! On additional examination of Violetta, the diagnosis was changed. Other hearing aids were recommended, much cheaper. The collected funds are enough for the purchase of devices. Thanks friends!
November 27, 2020, 14:211718Zaporozhye hospitals will receive new equipment in 2017
In January, the Happy Child Fund signed an agreement in Kyiv with the Embassy of Japan to Ukraine and was selected as the best project at the NATO Charity Bazaar
February 25, 2017, 13:301708It is Time to Gather Stones Together
On August 28-29th the Happy Child charity foundation is going to Slovyansk and its districts to support families with children and the elderly people. You are welcome to join our charity campaign with your food and financial donations!
August 20, 2014, 15:101708Children of Avdeyevka (+ photo, video)
On 26 February representatives of Christian churches and the Happy Child went to Avdeyevka and the nearby villages. There are still families with children living in the town which under constant shelling, with no water, electricity but with permanent fear
March 4, 2015, 12:001705Help Save the Girl’s Life!
If we raise EUR 15,500, we will help Liza to promptly start her treatment in Germany
January 26, 2015, 15:301704To open two more happy houses mattresses and bed linen are needed
Mattresses, pillows, blankets and bed linen are needed for 10 more orphans to obtain a family
March 22, 2017, 19:301703Igor Kovach, born in 2011 - Cystic fibrosis
Fundraising is suspended for the duration of the war, but we will definitely continue it after the victory!
November 27, 2021, 19:551702Happy Home-3 – One More Step Towards Zaporozhzhye without Orphans!
Internal works are going on in the third home constructed by the Foundation. For the children to move into this home in summer, we really need the support of volunteers and your donations to cover the cost of works!
March 25, 2015, 14:001701Ukraine files lawsuit with ECHR against Russia over abduction of children in Donbas
Ukraine has filed a cause of action with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on the lawsuit against Russia related to the events in Donbas in 2014.
October 27, 2017, 16:001698Believe in your dream!
This is a story about Seryozha who was dreaming about a loving family for sixteen years and whose dream finally came true!
May 15, 2014, 13:001693Help my Children Stay Together!
“What shall I do to become a magician for my own son?”- asks Danil’s mother
January 14, 2015, 15:001690Orphans and adoption: Ukrainian deadlock
Almost 12,000 Ukrainian children require adoption. But due to the nature of Ukrainian society and national legislation, many orphans continue and will continue to grow without parents. Moreover, about 25,000 parentless kids, once grown up, will become hom
April 1, 2018, 18:001689Surgeon Armarium is Urgently Needed for Children’s Hospitals of the City
This request is especially important considering the front-line position of our oblast
February 20, 2015, 18:001682Aleksey Voloshin is getting ready for his next set of examinations and tests – he needs our help!
The Filatov Clinic has given us a bill for consultations and care will cost 1 256,23 USD.
September 2, 2016, 19:001678Updated News and Needs of resuscitation department newborns ZRCCH
Help Received and Help Needed
March 11, 2016, 11:101677Egor Bezushko, born in 2020 - Cystic fibrosis
Yegorushka needs our financial support. In mid-April, the baby needs to undergo an operation to close the stoma.
March 26, 2021, 17:171674Living Till the Last Breath…
"If a person cannot be cured, it does not mean they cannot be helped” – this was a motto of a recent meeting in Kiev on development of the palliative care in Ukraine
October 26, 2012, 11:001670Darya Sukach: “The Struggle does on!”
Notwithstanding the earlier joy of victory against the cancer, Dasha enters the new battle for her life. The disease relapse caught the girl and now after the exhausting operation she stands before the 12 cycles of chemotherapy which she lacks money for.
February 2, 2016, 16:401666Please Help us Furnish the Happy Home-3 with all the Things Needed!
For the Happy Home-3 to welcome orphans as soon as possible, we need your support to procure interior doors, furniture, household and electronic appliances, lighting equipment
June 25, 2015, 8:001665Let There Be a Shower!
We really need your financial support in equipping the shower cabin of “Rekhovof” camp in Zaporizhzhia for displaced persons fleeing the danger and destruction of the war in Luhansk and Donetsk!
November 22, 2014, 18:501659A Special Day That Could Have Come
Arina Lukashova passed away on January 2. We were fighting hard, Arina was fighting hard, but the latest reoccurrence of her disease appeared to be stronger
January 15, 2015, 15:001659Misha Zavorotnii, born in 2018 - Organic damage to the central nervous system, childhood autism
Diagnosis: Organic damage to the central nervous systemA boy needs classes with specialists like air.
January 31, 2022, 15:351650How to Become an Orphan
When I met Lena in person, I had already formed an unfavourable opinion of her: it was only recently that I managed to find her eldest daughter a foster family
January 8, 2013, 13:301643Test of Daniil Arrows of hospital routine
The courage and resilience are not of child`s nature, because of the disease that has raised him this way.
July 4, 2017, 13:301642If the stars will meet on sport Olympus!
For the pupils of boarding-school of Molochansk great plans are on 2019.
April 1, 2019, 16:301642You Should Know: David Swank
Ukrainian orphans receive Goshen man's help
September 19, 2017, 16:001642How to become a charity fundraiser – six top tips
Being a fundraiser is not just about collecting donations – you’ll need to inspire passion and learn the art of asking
October 8, 2015, 14:501639House of the Moomin Troll in children's village for orphans
We continue construction of this interesting object
January 21, 2020, 13:001639Break the vicious cycle of hospitalizations!
Kirill Leskov asks all wizards and saints for a chance to live at home not hospital.
February 1, 2020, 19:371637News of Elizaveta Zhukova
Little Liza`s treatment takes monthly about 200 USD
June 6, 2017, 11:301631Local students raising money for project in Ukraine
Grade 3 students at Fort Saskatchewan Christian are looking to make their mark in a small village halfway around the world.
February 7, 2019, 17:001629Kolya’s dreams of health
It would seem that all the worst is over, but .. Kolya Bozborodin is not allowed to leave hospitals and examinations. Our fighter needs support again.
January 3, 2018, 10:401628Charity Event "Christmas Tree of Desires" - You Are Capable of Making a Miracle!
The long-awaited gifts made happy children from large and needy families, displaced children from the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, disabled orphans from the Chernigov orphanage
January 23, 2015, 17:301626Vital Purchases for “Happy Home”
Boiler, plumbing, tile, insulation etc. were purchased for the future “Happy Home” in the Children’s village last February. We still need your volunteer and financial support to open a group home for orphans with disabilities this year!
March 4, 2015, 16:051623Victoria Chetvertak, born in 2015 - CMD of the brain, West syndrome
Fundraising closed! The amount needed for rehabilitation has been collected! Thanks friends!
June 16, 2021, 12:551623Deadly dangerous money deficit
For the chemotherapy passing Kolya Baiborodin needs expensive medicines. We need to gather 1600 US dollars before 14.12.15
December 7, 2015, 17:301607Mom turns her son's hearing aids into superheroes so he would feel cool wearing them
Sarah Ivermee, a UK mother whose son, Freddie, also has trouble hearing, invented hearing aid decorations that make kids proud of their hearing aids and even make them the envy of the entire schoolyard!
July 7, 2015, 11:501603Kirill and Timofei Karpachevi – Summer and Hospitals
This summer was both boring and “happy” at the same time. We were unable to go on vacation because every two weeks Timofei was in the hospital and then I was hospitalized.
September 16, 2016, 11:301585Nastya Lipka
Diagnosis: Microcephaly, spastic tetraparesisFundraising closed! Thank you for helping to provide Nastya with comfortable living conditions!
September 20, 2021, 14:551584Children’s placement in orphanages to cease in Ukraine
They will be replaced by palliative rehabilitation centers by 2023
February 20, 2020, 17:211582Valeria Skoda, born in 2013 - Grade IV bilateral sensorineural deafness
The collection is closed! We used the collected funds to buy a new hearing aid! We sincerely thank our assistants!
July 13, 2021, 15:271569Help Arthur Kerimov to Control His Attacks
Arthur urgently needs to procure medications and go through rehabilitation
April 11, 2016, 11:151566First ladies' efforts give Ukraine's orphans a home in Turkey
Atotal of 159 children from orphanages in conflict-ridden Ukraine arrived in the southern Turkish province of Antalya on Sunday.
March 30, 2022, 15:151564Why its necessary to help every child
What is the nature of the question to help “all” or “not all”?
August 31, 2012, 15:101560Let the laboratory of life work!
In the neonatal intensive care unit, everything must be ready in advance to save a new life.
May 7, 2021, 21:211559Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua for 2018
January 16, 2019, 17:001558Nikita Dudkin believes in miracles and our support
His next checkup in a Swiss clinic will be on 24 March 2016.
February 3, 2016, 12:001554My Battle for Life Must Go on!
This is a letter from our cystic fibrosis patient Arina and her mom Elena
December 15, 2014, 23:001554The Opening of the Happy Home-3 for orphans is just around the corner!
Your financial support can help us complete the construction works this fall and give ten orphans a happy home
August 11, 2015, 19:501547“Happy Home – 3” now has Windows and Doors
Thanks to your financial support the construction of a new group home for orphans with disabilities is successfully going forward. Everyone is welcome to make a small contribution in our Happy Home project!
November 17, 2014, 15:301547A six year-old girl rescued from a Ukrainian orphanage by an American couple has died of coronavirus.
Gigi Morse was killed by Covid-19 in Madison County, Tennessee, on Tuesday, three years after she was rescued from a home for unwanted children in Eastern Europe.
September 4, 2020, 21:201547Tilbury woman, 22, volunteering in Central Ukraine
For her first international summer trip, Amber Harvieux is planning on taking “the route less traveled”.
July 28, 2017, 16:001541Nikita Dudkin really needs your help!
Little Nikita is scheduled for another surgery on June, 8th which requires 25,000 US dollars. We are asking everyone to support this family!
May 28, 2015, 12:001536Maxim Anokhin, born in 2021 - Hepatitis, congenital heart disease
Fundraising is suspended! We are sincerely grateful to our assistants! The kid is preparing for the upcoming transplant.
July 13, 2021, 17:451534Misha Hudko, born in 2015 - Pineal tumor
Fund collection suspended! All information in the section "Treatment News"
February 11, 2021, 21:411533Local family opens their home to 6 Ukranian orphans
FORT MITCHELL - Ala. – A local family is looking to adopt half a dozen orphans from a second world country and they already have a full house.
September 21, 2016, 16:001531Breathe freely
Cystic fibrosis ... What are these terrible words? What is this disease? What do we know about this? Through knowledge comes understanding, and kindness…
March 17, 2016, 22:301531Waiting for the Wonder
Thank you everyone for the wonderful gift on the eve of my birthday!
June 23, 2015, 12:001526Help Dashenka Meet Spring Cancer Free!
Dasha has already completed 9 chemo rounds. Ahead there are at least three more rounds, follow-up examinations and the long-awaited surgery. Your support gives the girl hope to win this battle and live a long life!
February 22, 2016, 13:501522Tanya Zlobin continues its struggle
Every day, our Tanya harder to win in the disease life. But our girl does not even think to retreat and give up.
March 25, 2016, 12:501522Swan Software gifts computers to teen orphans in Ukraine
Morozov grew up in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. His programming work, related to the Chernobyl disaster, prompted an invitation from the U.S. to do similar work here. He left Ukraine in 1993. After work with federal and state governments.
March 23, 2018, 18:001522Ukraine’s Jews walk narrow line between murderous past and uncertain future
As Ukrainian PM Volodymyr Groysman winds up a three-day visit to Israel, Jews back home try to cope with economic difficulties and the effects of war
May 17, 2017, 16:001500Alexey Oldenburg, born in 2008 - Duchenne myodystrophy
Lyosha knows that his life is directly dependent on equipment, and is very afraid of being left without oxygen. Please help him live without fear!
July 7, 2021, 19:301499Paulina is getting ready for school!
Our little angel is getting prepared for school and finishing operations. We need your support!
March 2, 2016, 23:101492+$25000 raised to help Zaporizhzhia children in September 2020
The results of our work are helping dozens of sick children, purchasing medicines, stationery for large families, and a new child in the children's eco-village.
November 19, 2020, 18:551492The child needs a family: Katya - born in 2007
Katya - Animal Lover! (application form No. 0324130).
March 15, 2021, 12:121491Please help this war child to survive!
Misha suffers from cystic fibrosis. Misha needs a portable nebulizer to be able to breath. This boy lives in so-called war torn grey zone. Misha believes you can help him to survive
February 20, 2017, 14:201490A horrible childhood. A daring escape from Ukraine. And now, a forever family
Family and friends have packed the small courtroom to witness the hard-fought adoption of the Ukrainian orphan by Mike and Kristy Johnson of Cary.
April 18, 2017, 16:001485"Mum's Holiday" Was a Success!
Beautiful and creative leisure-time which took place last Sunday...
March 6, 2015, 12:301483Results of the work department of the family-based care for "Happy Child" Charity Foundation
Report of the work of fund for the period 2016
February 1, 2017, 23:001482Rada fails to simplify adoption of Ukrainian children by foreigners
The Rada has already failed to vote for the bill seven times.
March 23, 2018, 18:001477Elizaveta Tkacheva’s Treatment Progress
Lisa has been to Germany once again. New affected areas have not appeared which is great
December 10, 2015, 17:301467Situation in Ukraine's health care system critical - WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the situation in Ukraine's medical sector is critical, the WHO press service has reported.
December 24, 2014, 15:001465Happy Home on the Eve of the New Year
To open Happy Home-3 for orphans on the eve of the New Year 2016, we really need your help in procuring furniture, lighting, dishware and other household supplies.
December 2, 2015, 19:001448Maxim Voloshin, born in 2009 - Sepsis
The collection is closed! We used the funds raised to purchase Bioven and antibiotics. The treatment worked, Maxim's body coped with the uninvited infection! Thank you friends for your help!
July 23, 2021, 17:201446The true story of a boarding school graduate
Victoria's frank, positive and inspiring story about the ordeal of a child left without parental care
June 9, 2021, 19:001445Vanya’s Struggle
We are starting collections for the ongoing and future rehabilitation (second round of rehabilitation is planned for July 30, 2017)
May 29, 2017, 13:451443Dima Boznicha needs a bone marrow transplant
A relapse is unavoidable, he must have a bone marrow transplant. The cost of this surgery is very expensive - $75,000.
August 11, 2016, 6:001434There Is No Way Back
Please, pray for Kristina! According to preliminary calculations, the amount necessary for the operation ranges between 900 and 1,200 US dollars
December 23, 2014, 13:301430Albert Pavlov: By helping the others we don’t become heroes. We just become better.
Director of Zaporozhye Charity foundation "Happy Child" Albert Pavlov is one of those people whose life story inspires people and make them do good things.
April 19, 2016, 11:121428Little Maria Sklyar is fighting cancer! Her life costs 55,000 US dollars!
This brave girl is taking her second round of high-dosed chemotherapy with two more ahead. Maria is taking bone marrow transplant in August. There is a very little time to raise the money!
May 22, 2015, 13:001419We are 12 years old!
To help you know us better, we share 12 interesting facts about our lives.
May 16, 2019, 12:301412Little Anna needs approximately 120 US dollars per month for her treatment course…
A huge thanks to everyone who is supporting little Anna! Your financial support is still very vital!
February 11, 2015, 20:501408The Fund is opening two more family - type children's houses
At the final stage we need help with furniture, cooking staff, cutlery and dishes, computer and TV-set, bed linen
June 9, 2017, 19:001408The holiday helps doctors better than pills
New Year’s holiday and presents bind up our children, how can they don’t get better. Positive emotions actively help to a fight against a disease.
January 15, 2017, 11:501394You don’t always need a reason to celebrate!
Happiness is one of the most effective treatments out there…. we are searching for laughter therapy.
June 24, 2016, 16:001386Dix Hills Teens Make Emoji Pillows For Orphans In Ukraine
Young children Mishpacha Orphanage in Odessa, Ukraine have new toys to play with thanks to the Chai Center.
November 4, 2017, 16:001383Helping orphaned children, Crimean refugees and the army
Over the past year Pat and Len have began to help the army and even given refuge to a couple, Bob from Britain and his Ukrainian wife Tatiyana, when they fled Crimea after Russia annexation
July 20, 2015, 14:551382Nikita Zuenko, born in 2008 - Ewing's sarcoma of the small pelvis and abdominal cavity
Fundraising has been stopped due to the fact that the child has died. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
September 22, 2021, 19:231381In April Orphans from Zaporozhye will move to Happy Home 5
In order to finish construction, in 2017 we need 750 USD to pay for completing outside works
February 22, 2017, 9:451378An Update on Misha Bratushkin
Misha’s mom sent us a letter full of love and warmth.
September 12, 2016, 16:001375Light in Happy Home 3
The online store “My Light” was able to fulfill our request for a donation of light fixtures and lamps.
February 9, 2016, 15:25137041500 dollars were the fund's expenses in January and February 2021
Read more about all areas of work of the Charitable Foundation “Happy Child” in our report.
March 19, 2021, 16:351364We are looking for some “parent-caretakers!”
We are looking for a set of parent-caretakers to live at Happy Home in the village of Kalinovka, Chernigov region, Zaporozhe oblast.
June 5, 2016, 20:001363Let’s avoid tragedy!
Our foundation brings news about the needs of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Children's Hospital.
April 20, 2019, 18:301347Pauline Braytsara, born in 2011 - Cerebral palsy
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child!In December 2021, Polina Brytsara passed away. Unfortunately, the child's body was unable to cope with the consequences of the COVID-19 infection.
November 5, 2020, 16:401345Children who successfully complete treatment
Information about children who have been treated and who have successfully completed the main stage of treatment.
March 2, 2006, 20:031343Ukraine Orphans Visit the Gulf Coast with "Roads of Hope"
The kids benefit as their self-worth increases, academics improve, become healthier, have fun, learn about faith, and they get to experience love and family often for the first time.
July 23, 2019, 15:001332Makarchik is healthy!
Yay – we are so happy that our boy is well! Our eyes are crying tears of joy!
September 18, 2016, 13:151331News about the Treatment of Aleksandr Boronin
The surgery was a success. After three days in intensive care, Aleksandr was transferred to the Vertebrology Department
February 23, 2016, 22:221331Olga Khorlikova, born in 1994 - Cystic fibrosis
“I beg you, help me breathe! Take those damn bags off my head! "
February 19, 2021, 19:011330Happy House-5 Gets Heating!
The under-construction house for orphans in Lyubymivka gets heating. We really need your help to continue with the works inside the house.
January 1, 2017, 10:401324“Pterodactyl Bench” is now located in “Oak Groves”
A memorial bench has been placed in “Oak Groves” in honor of the famous Ukrainian volunteer, Irina Gavrisheva, who was born and raised in Zaporozhe. This is what Irina asked for in her last letter.
June 2, 2016, 15:001319Andrey Boychenko, born in 2005 - Embryonic CNS tumor
Fighting cancer is physically and mentally exhausting. Comprehensive support is what is needed for families where the child is fighting for his right to life.
April 5, 2021, 20:211319Helping the forgotten of Ukraine
T.O. woman runs ministry to help the disabled overseas
March 17, 2017, 16:001313If you want to visit Ukraine
May 3, 2006, 0:001305Andrey Shchennikov, born in 2005 - Grade 4 idiopathic right-sided thoracic scoliosis
The funds necessary for the operation have been collected! Thank you for your support!
December 21, 2021, 18:211302From Australia with Love!
Ukrainian Women's Association in Australia has raised the money for sick children of the Happy Child charity foundation!
December 2, 2015, 14:001299Deported by force and deception: testimony about the deportation of Ukrainian children to the russian federation
Some of the Ukrainian children deported to russia by the occupiers said that they were taken away by force.
October 26, 2022, 22:25129655,000 dollars to help children: so many donations received by the Happy Child Fund in March 2021
Children with cystic fibrosis and cancer patients received the greatest help.
April 21, 2021, 11:211292The long-awaited good news!
Now the family of Kolya Bayborodin can look forward to his treatment trip without fear.
May 19, 2016, 20:001283Help Natasha Win Her Battle for Life, Please!
Natasha was slowly coming back to her life after a long and exhausting battle against cancer. Now, two years later, the girl is facing a relapse…
January 23, 2015, 22:001283My victory over COVID 19!
When you desperately want to live, miracles happen! Despite all the diagnoses and disappointing forecasts, we survived. I survived!
May 5, 2021, 15:331281They fled Ukraine to protect their children. Now these mothers are returning home
May 1, 2022, 17:451279Zaporizhye charity foundation Happy Child was a winner of the national contest Charitable Ukraine for a second year.
Best in Ukraine!
April 2, 2016, 12:001276Teenagers also need a family
Big kids are still “kids” at heart and are also in need of a mother and father.
February 10, 2016, 20:251276I and a charity
The story of Yulia Pavlova, a volunteer of the Children's Eco-Village project
January 2, 2021, 20:001276When there is a result – it opens new opportunities. Together, we can do it!
According to preliminary estimates, the family needs 2 400 USD
June 10, 2016, 20:001275In Olia Kazakova`s life is best and most interesting with every day!
I am grateful to You All! Thank you for giving her the Chance to survive, endure and win the fight for the Life!
July 2, 2017, 16:001266Orphans and adoption: Ukrainian deadlock
Almost 12,000 Ukrainian children require adoption. But due to the nature of Ukrainian society and national legislation, many orphans continue and will continue to grow without parents. Moreover, about 25,000 parentless kids, once grown up, will become hom
March 23, 2018, 19:001246Bogdan Gubanov, born in 2006 - Cystic solid embryonic tumor of the left frontal lobe of the brain
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Unfortunately, Bogdan left us. For a long time he tried to fight for his life, being in the intensive care unit of the Zaporozhye children's hospital. But the disease was stronger.
July 10, 2020, 19:511244Paul Bogdan needs rehabilitation therapy at the "Innova" center
Little Paul needs $665 to attend the “Innova” rehabilitation center in October
August 3, 2016, 17:001234Orphan Hosting Agency Ministry Presented
THREE RIVERS — Kitty Nottoli talked about Force for Christ Orphan Outreach (FCOO), an orphan hosting agency that works in the Ukraine, on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Three Rivers Bible Church.
March 16, 2017, 16:001232A little girl that dedicates poems.
I have already told you this, but our children with cystic fibrosis are talented and gifted.
April 22, 2016, 19:001222News about Polina's treatment
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child!In December 2021, Polina Brytsara passed away. Unfortunately, the child's body was unable to cope with the consequences of the COVID-19 infection.
May 22, 2021, 8:011220Veronica Dolgopolova, born in 2017 - Cystic fibrosis
There is a new addition to our "family of Moviks".
May 20, 2021, 16:171217The child needs a family: Ivan - born in 2008
Ivan is a guy who dreams of a father and a child! (questionnaire № 0393348).
December 25, 2020, 10:051216German Consul General visited Children`s Village in Ukrainka city
With the support of the Consulate, the renovation of the second floor in the "Happy Home-3" is about tobe completed.
June 1, 2017, 19:001212Doctors from Germany have diagnosed a rare case to Denis Taran
At the moment the family needs to collect EUR 46 980, it’s the amount necessary for 90 days medical treatment in a university in Germany
July 28, 2016, 20:201203Kostya Panchenko, born in 2011 - Klippel-Trenone Syndrome
Fundraising is suspended! The amount required to purchase orthoses has been collected! The rest of the funds will be spent on further rehabilitation and medical treatment for Kostya. We sincerely thank you for helping the boy!
October 6, 2020, 10:451198What Should You Live for?
A farewell letter from Iryna Gavrysheva – a volunteer of the Happy Child charity foundation
January 12, 2016, 10:301195Sharing Martha's Success
The girl underwent rehabilitation at the Krok za Krokom center.
April 5, 2021, 19:071194Who knows help from not indifferent persons, tries to help other!
Mother Anya shares news about her son Bratushkin Misha
January 29, 2017, 20:001174Yay! A new electrosurgical apparatus in Children’s Hospital №5!
And new needs – how to live without them?
April 8, 2016, 14:451173Olga Kurylenko interview: My mission to shut down orphanages
“Ukraine has more than 100,000 children living in 600 orphanages – and 92 per cent of them aren’t orphans”
November 10, 2021, 19:221166Vladislav will not be able to achieve his dream without us
Vladik has a plan to follow and proceed, but the main thing is missing – money… $2223 is necessary
March 27, 2016, 23:301162Let’s pray for Vladislav Barabash’s health! He is in need of urgent help.
Vlad is in need of urgent help! The child is in a serious condition after his operation.
April 27, 2016, 19:001160The child needs a family: Alexander - born in 2012
Sasha - Charming smile! (application form No. 0402606).
February 22, 2021, 13:031152Our fighter has turned two years old
Makarchik Volobuyev has spent his second birthday in the children’s oncology hospital.
July 11, 2016, 17:151147The little artist defeats pseudomonas
The news about little Nastya Zhigiliy, and her fight against disease
January 13, 2017, 19:501144A car is urgently needed to evacuate families with children from the war zone
The international organization "Refugee Protection International" helped to purchase a car for evacuation. Thank you colleagues!
March 22, 2022, 16:201137Illia Soloshenko, born in 2003 - Cystic fibrosis
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Ilyusha has completed his earthly journey. He was a bright, sympathetic and very kind guy. Soft little clouds for an angel. Sincere condolences to relatives.
January 18, 2018, 13:001127Alina Shcherbak
Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, spastic diplegia, bilateral flexion contractures of the knee jointsFundraising has stopped! The funds required for the operation have been collected! Thank you all for your support!
October 31, 2023, 18:001127«They come to us after boarding schools, after years of wandering in the streets»
How Hebron IT Academy teaches vulnerable youth programming for free
August 22, 2021, 18:401124‘I always wanted a family’: Harrisburg teen thriving after growing up in Ukraine orphanage
HARRISBURG — Katy Harris spent most of her life living in a Ukraine orphanage.
December 13, 2019, 11:001121Misha Samoylenko, born in 2015 - Cerebral palsy, tetraparesis, Dandy-Walker syndrome
Fundraising is suspended! Misha completed a rehabilitation course in November. Thank you, friends, for supporting the little hero!
June 22, 2020, 12:181120Christina Asatryan, born in 2012 - Damage to the central nervous system, congenital atrophy of the optic nerves in both eyes
Fundraising closed! The amount needed for rehabilitation has been collected! Thanks friends!
October 22, 2021, 16:551117We Also Need Your Help!
To continue our activities in the coming year, the Happy Child Foundation needs your help!
November 30, 2015, 17:3011134161 USD per a year - the cost of a significant step forward for all children's oncohematology in the Zaporozhye region, Ukraine
New treatment options is so close
March 25, 2017, 14:00111010 reasons to support Happy Child’s Ecovillage
10 points to help you better understand our project.
February 13, 2020, 18:351110Parliament slashes own perks, salaries to provide free schoolbooks
Lawmakers made changes to this year's budget on July 17, reducing their salaries and social benefits by Hr 172 million, of which Hr 131 million will be used to purchase schoolbooks for needy children studying in the 4th-7th grades
July 20, 2015, 13:501101The Polish Charity Donating Bicycles To Children Orphaned By The War In Donbas
“We tend to forget that this war is taking place a few hundred kilometers from the Polish border,” thinks Wojciech Owczarz, the President of the Poland-based Arka Ecological Foundation.
February 11, 2020, 19:391092Dmitry Lobach, born in 2007 - Consequences of traumatic brain injury, secondary purulent meningitis, dysfunction of the cerebrospinal fluid-shunting system
Fundraising is suspended!
July 29, 2021, 16:151092Artem Reznichenko is in remission! The battle is almost won
He is becoming healthier every day as the leukemia is now in remission. He needs to continue with these treatments to make sure the leukemia is defeated and there is no relapse.
August 4, 2016, 21:001087I Need Help not Only to Buy Medicine, but I also Need Work!
Every month Nikita Logvinenko spends USD 50 on medication. And he also needs a job to make a living...
December 22, 2015, 14:201084Two hundred liters of aid - done!
We purchased a glucose solution and consumables for the hematology department.
April 9, 2021, 16:001081The child needs a family: Stepan - born in 2013
Stepan is a bright and positive guy! (questionnaire № 0246152).
December 25, 2020, 10:061077Bohdan Dubina
Diagnosis: 3rd degree deafness, Down syndromeFundraising has stopped! Funds for the purchase of a hearing aid have been collected. Thank you very much!
September 27, 2023, 14:001077Spring in the children's ecovillage
A safe and environmentally friendly environment for children's development is what will allow former orphans to adapt to life. Everyone can help in the development of the project.
May 11, 2021, 14:351073Timofey Lopushnyak, born in 2018 - Hearing loss 5 degrees
Fundraising is closed! Thanks to the efforts of four wizards, our collection is closed, and we are already paying for a brand new speech processor. Thank you for helping children!
June 10, 2021, 19:291068The Happy Child Foundation equips a water well in Kalinovka
Thanks to the help of the charity Future Youth and Vinca Peterson from England, Happy Homes have their own water source
August 10, 2020, 14:001062Help for children and young people with cancer
Together we can save the lives of hundreds of children!
August 15, 2013, 23:001059A four-time world champion in Para-Taekwondo needs our help!
My life is such that I have to be dependent on drugs, doctors and others.
August 2, 2016, 19:301058Violetta Kim found herself in the world of sounds!
We bought hearing aids for the girl
March 17, 2021, 19:311056"Klubok in Sneakers" Festival (photo report)
On December 6, 2014, tourist project "Klubok in Sneakers" together with industrial complex "Zaporozhstal" held the first children and youth festival "Klubok in Sneakers"
January 23, 2015, 12:001050Struggle for life ahead!
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Inna has finished her earthly journey. Sincere condolences to family.
January 25, 2020, 19:201047The crisis has passed and Pelasha is strong once again
The last resuscitation showed that Pelagia Nesterenko is a very patient and clever girl. She doesn’t have temper tantrums or fits when the doctor asks her to do something.
March 1, 2016, 11:401046Aaron continues to fight for his life…
This little guy is ready to go to the “INNOVO” rehabilitation center in Lviv. The cost of treatment is 20,200 UAH
February 8, 2016, 12:101042In Mariupol, children bear the brunt of Vladimir Putin's war
A victim of Putin's war and he's not yet three years old.
March 22, 2022, 22:451039A chance for Rostislav!
An opportunity that will give Rostislav a chance for a better life.
May 6, 2021, 9:021038Nikita Burlay, born in 2013 - Cerebral palsy
At the end of 2020, Angela Burlai's small family became even smaller - now without David. In order not to think about grief, Angela and Nikita plunged deeper into work.
February 3, 2021, 19:551038We share news about Mishe Hudko
We temporarily suspend the collection, and we are waiting for the survey results in June.
May 7, 2021, 17:111019Our Fund is proud of Sasha Boronin`s being so courageous and continues supporting him in rehabilitation that he really needs
«Take care of your family and yourself! Thank you very much for your supporting me at a time when I needed it so much!»
April 6, 2017, 17:001016A small group home for orphans was opened in the Dnipropetrovsk region
A small group home for orphans "Fortress of Good" has opened in Petrykivka, Dnipropetrovsk region
June 6, 2021, 20:551016Help is always needed for the neonatal anesthesia and intensive care unit of Zaporizhzhia children's hospital
When it comes to the needs of children in intensive care, there is no time to get ready and think. Action is imperative: a child's life is at stake.
January 19, 2021, 11:551015Maxim is a big screen star
Fundraising is suspended! The amount required for rehabilitation has been collected! Thanks friends! For family reasons, the trip was postponed to August.
April 14, 2021, 17:211013Little Danil’s life depends on all of us
Kidney transplantation is necessary as soon as possible. The kid can join the line for donor organ only if 100% payment amounting to USD 60000 is effected
May 25, 2016, 15:301005A Visit to the Children's Hospital of Zaporizhzhia
The horrors of Russia's war in Ukraine are on full display in the children's hospital of Zaporizhzhia. Doctors there spend their days removing shrapnel from the bodies of young war victims as they prepare for a future that could be even bloodier.
April 1, 2022, 21:15999'Love can been seen': Armstrong family, Ukrainian orphans are overcoming language barriers and enjoying time together
Traveling across the world to a country where you know very little of the language can be scary. It can be an equally daunting task for a family hosting them.
July 27, 2017, 16:00989In the Zaporozhye region, the Russian military opened fire on a car with a family who were evacuated: an 11-year old girl was injured
Today, 11-year old Milena Uralova is simply fighting for her right to life.
March 28, 2022, 9:45983Minibuses for family-type houses purchased in Zaporizhzhya region
Two minibuses received family-type houses in Energodar
May 20, 2021, 13:25967Where will I find the strength to fight my illness? I’ve started to become creative!
Dennis is struggling with all his strength to fight his disease, but the disease is winning. The doctors have scheduled a very difficult operation.
April 18, 2016, 19:10966Dmitry Ovcharenko, born in 2012 - Cerebral palsy
Fundraising is suspended! The required amount for the operation has been collected. Thank you for helping children!
November 2, 2020, 22:15965Orphans No More: Sandra Flach debuts novel reflecting on adoption journey
June 16, 2021, 14:30954Latest news about Maksimushka Anokhin
Fundraising is suspended! We are sincerely grateful to our assistants! The kid is preparing for the upcoming transplant.
August 2, 2021, 14:01944Ilya Khrebtov
Fundraising closed! The required amount has been collected. Thanks friends!
July 26, 2022, 19:20944Let's help Nastia Kabanova to defeat cancer
Nastia needs our financial support!
May 26, 2016, 19:00940I continue to fight the disease!
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Unfortunately, Bogdan left us. For a long time he tried to fight for his life, being in the intensive care unit of the Zaporozhye children's hospital. But the disease was stronger.
January 13, 2021, 11:01938Denis Vecherny's treatment continues
At the end of October, Denis was discharged home. There he is recovering from bowel surgery and a difficult period in intensive care. The collected funds will be used to pay for examinations and the purchase of medicines.
June 2, 2021, 15:54930"Festive" results of the state policy on child protection
There are no other people's children? Don't deceive yourself. You have to change yourself.
June 10, 2021, 19:40927Meridian parents raise money to adopt Ukrainian toddler with down syndrome
When Meridian parent Kristin Foster first saw a video of 1-and-a-half-year-old orphan Augustus, she knew there was “something profound about him.”
February 1, 2019, 10:00924Happy Home #3 in Ukrainka finally has gas service!
The largest house in the children’s ecovillage in Ukrainka is free of problems with gas cylinders, and heating is simpler.
February 9, 2020, 15:05909We help children with cerebral palsy live more comfortably!
Support our program to help children with cerebral palsy so that we can continue to provide assistance.
January 25, 2021, 19:05906Is breathing easy?
Your financial support will save the breath of our wards with cystic fibrosis.
January 26, 2022, 13:45905Daniil Pilyavsky, born in 2018 - Cystic fibrosis
“Hello adults, I'm Danka! I am only 10 months old, the people around me believe that I am the toughest and strongest guy in the world, and also that I was very unlucky in life, and I will always be sick."
December 28, 2018, 22:00904A new stage of assistance to families with children, who suffered from the war
Attention! Due to the high volume of applications, we are no longer accepting new requests for financial assistance.
May 18, 2022, 19:45903Evgeny Sechin, born 2002 - Acute myeloid leukemia
Zhenya believes only in victory , therefore he must wait for the bone marrow transplantation necessarily. This is his only outcome. Notwithstanding 5 monts of hell in the hematology unit at the children`s hospital he`s still holding on.
November 9, 2020, 20:51890Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua - 2019
January 16, 2010, 17:00889Volunteers building friendships with children in orphanages
The project covers challenges faced by sexual, ethnic and other minorities in Ukraine, as well as people with physical disabilities and those living in poverty.
July 23, 2017, 16:00883Another fee for the payment of the child's rehabilitation has been completed!
Thanks to everyone who supported the fund in raising funds! Thank you for giving your child the opportunity to undergo rehabilitation courses without delay and constantly improve their capabilities!
November 15, 2021, 14:02881Documentary about refugees. "When we were sitting in the car, I felt like it was the last day of my life" — the story of a family from the Kyiv region
Together they adopted and raised 13 children.
September 28, 2022, 19:25877Russian passports issued to orphans in occupied Donbas
Ukraine has not yet developed procedures for replacing such passports with Ukrainian documents.
January 22, 2020, 11:39875Magic for Alina
Fundraising closed! Hearing aids for Alina are bought! Thanks friends!
November 26, 2021, 22:11865SOS situation!
Seryozha Matveychuk urgently needs our help! The guy was diagnosed with Covid 19, the fight for his life is burdened by diabetes, cystic fibrosis and severe infections in the lungs.
March 12, 2021, 17:01857Ukraine suspends intl adoption – Ombudswoman
Ukraine temporarily suspended international adoption for the period of the war, but is grateful to partner countries that give asylum to Ukrainian children.
May 24, 2022, 19:25844We plant a garden and a forest in the Child ecovillage for orphans
Please help in landscaping and decorating Happy Houses in Ukrainka
October 17, 2021, 17:00843Yaroslav Belchenko, born in 2014 - Cerebral palsy
Fundraising is closed! In March 2021, Yaroslav went for rehabilitation at the Tomatis-Ukraine center.
March 12, 2021, 21:38841Completing an Adoption Out of Wartime Ukraine
The drama surrounding the adoption of the stateless Ukrainian orphan Bridget has come to an end. The six-year-old from Zaporizhzhia has now been able to leave the country after her American adoptive parents braved the war to come get her.
May 7, 2022, 21:15841When government can’t help orphans in Ukraine, charities step up
Ukrainian laws demand the state to provide orphans and children without parental care with all basic needs: aliment, clothes and shelter.
September 10, 2020, 19:20840Saving children's lives and helping hospitals: results of the work of the Happy Child Foundation in October-November 2020
Over the past two months, 1 million 200 thousand hryvnia have been sent to help oncohematology, TB dispensary, children with cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis and other needs.
December 4, 2020, 16:29837Children's ecovillage: about the past year and plans for the future
A short report on the work of the project of a family device for orphans.
January 10, 2022, 10:20837Rostislav Chernovol, born in 1998 - Cystic fibrosis
I need 700 dollars so that life continues and my breathing does not stop.
November 17, 2016, 20:30831"Cool things" by September 1
New hearing aids for Lera Skoda have been bought!
September 10, 2021, 19:21828The 5th Children's Hospital of Zaporozhye told how children with coronavirus are treated
November 17, 2021, 15:45825White stripe gray
The relatives of Kirill Leskov do not get tired of asking the question: "How many more trials does the young wrestler have to overcome?" Good news and victory are followed by trouble every time.
February 10, 2021, 19:21821News about Nikita Zuenko's treatment
Fundraising has been stopped due to the fact that the child has died. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
May 7, 2021, 13:41821Masha Sokolova, born in 2014 - Cerebral palsy
Fundraising suspended! Funds for the next course of treatment have been raised.
January 18, 2022, 18:25817Daniil Duzhik, born in 2012 - Sensorineural deafness III-IV degree
The entire amount required for the purchase of hearing aids has been raised. In the near future, the boy will put on his hearing aids and begin to fully study. Sincere gratitude to all Dan's wizards!
December 12, 2019, 13:00814News from Veronichka and Ilya
Fundraising is closed! Ilya and Veronika left for Kozyavkin's clinic to undergo a rehabilitation course. Thank you!
May 25, 2021, 13:31810Polina Aleksyuk, born in 2004 - Multiple Sclerosis
Fundraising closed! Polina has been discharged from the hospital. Feels good, body functions restored.
January 13, 2022, 10:37804Dima Tovarchiy, born in 2010 - Cerebral palsy
Each rehabilitation course for a child with cerebral palsy is a step towards a fulfilling life. Already in the fall, Dima is expected at the Avatazh center.
July 30, 2020, 12:08801Charity Foundation "Happy Child" signed a new contract with the Embassy of Japan
This is the second joint project of our foundation and the Japanese side will help to modernize the hospital in Zaporozhye region
February 5, 2016, 21:20794Misha Gudko's treatment continues
The next stage of treatment is rehabilitation.
July 22, 2021, 16:11791Autumn doesn't always starts with studies
Alisa Onufrieva and Olya Pavlenko again fight infection
September 16, 2021, 18:55783Vika Chetvertak new achievements
Fundraising closed! The amount needed for rehabilitation has been collected! Thanks friends!
November 11, 2021, 10:43776Let's make the trips of orphans safe! (Video)
A minibus for a children's eco-village requires urgent replacement of seats and seat belts, everyone can help!
December 23, 2020, 16:00775A pine forest was laid in the children's eco-village in Ukrainka
Thanks to the support of the Social Business Initiatives Foundation, 1,000 pine trees have been planted near family-type orphanages.
November 4, 2021, 15:55769On the needs and state of affairs in the occupied community of the Vasilievsky district of the Zaporozhye region
In recent weeks, one of the tasks of the fund was the delivery of medicines to residents of the occupied villages.
April 10, 2022, 22:55768"Not to solve the problems of developers at the expense of children." What are "orphan ghettos" and how to avoid them
In October 2021, representatives of the largest Russian charitable foundations working with the problems of orphanhood urged not to adopt amendments to the law, "which will lead to the massive emergence of" orphan ghettos. "
November 6, 2021, 20:05765We are looking for foster parents in "Happy Homes"
The new residents are expected in the village of Ukrainka, Mykhailivskyi district, Ukraine. Happy Child Charitable Foundation invites those who want to become foster parents for children with special needs.
October 5, 2020, 20:29764I have an idea: a trip to Kiev for children from low-income large rural families
Hostels, hotels, entertainment centers and just kind people - help the children see the capital of Ukraine!
December 8, 2021, 19:32764Sasha Ostrovsky, born in 2008 - Cerebral palsy, sensorineural hearing loss 2-3 degrees
Fundraising is suspended for the duration of the war, but we will definitely continue it after the victory!
June 15, 2020, 18:20763Julia Firsova, born in 2007 - Cystic fibrosis
The future pastry chef desperately needs our help in the fight against cystic fibrosis.
April 28, 2021, 14:55762Children left without parental care are evacuated from the Zaporozhye region
In connection with the martial law on the territory of Ukraine and the armed aggression of Russia, now the Service for Children of the Zaporozhye region is engaged not only in protecting their rights, but also in protecting their lives.
April 6, 2022, 16:45762Klubok tourist project opens the 2022 season
12 children from rural large families visited Kiev.
February 7, 2022, 21:35759Newborn babies need help!
Consumables, parenteral nutrition and medications are always required.
November 3, 2021, 15:33747Olga Serdyuk
Diagnosis: Adhesive intestinal obstruction.Collection stopped. The girl was discharged home in a stable condition. Thank you all for your support!
January 27, 2022, 17:11741Artyom has undergone a routine examination
Thank you for helping us pay for the MRI!
September 30, 2021, 19:21737New steps towards the goal
Fundraising is suspended! The required amount for the operation has been collected. Thank you for helping children!
December 15, 2021, 18:21735Breathe without stopping! Lyosha Oldenburg has a new ventilator!
Several organizations have worked hard to buy new equipment, and hundreds of good people have responded! Charitable Foundation "Happy Child" together with the internet platform dobro.ua also made their material contribution - 5 355 dollars.
November 4, 2021, 14:01729Denis urgently needs help!
At the end of October, Denis was discharged home. There he is recovering from bowel surgery and a difficult period in intensive care. The collected funds will be used to pay for examinations and the purchase of medicines.
October 1, 2021, 19:33728Successful August 2020
With your help, Happy Child Fund raised about 1 million UA hryvnias in a month and helped dozens of children in need.
October 4, 2020, 11:30725Vika Marchenko, born in 2008 - Cranial vault bone defect
Fundraising is closed! The required amount has been collected. Thanks friends!
January 22, 2021, 16:50718Marianna Zhmurina
Diagnosis: Bronchial asthmaFundraising stopped! The funds for the purchase of the next package of medicines have been collected. Thank you, friends!
February 22, 2023, 20:20717Timofey Lopushnyak
Thanks to your help, friends, we purchased one hearing aid and partially paid for the second. We are sincerely grateful for the help provided to Timosha.
February 27, 2020, 19:29715Pupils of the orphanage "Solnyshko" were evacuated from Zaporozhye
We evacuated 100 of the smallest pupils of the regional orphanage
March 15, 2022, 19:45715In Zaporozhye, 13 orphans have been adopted by adoptive parents over the past two weeks
Thanks to the city program "Children of Zaporozhye", 10 guardians will receive one-time targeted assistance.
March 16, 2022, 19:45710Between home and hospital
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Unfortunately, the girl failed to win the two-year battle with the disease. On October 4, 2021, Mariana passed away.
August 18, 2021, 18:5569535 sets for vacuum wound therapy were transferred to the Zaporozhye Regional Children's Hospital
Because of the shelling and explosions from the weapons of the Russian invaders, our children receive huge wounds that take a long time to heal. Each dressing is a new injury and pain.
April 2, 2022, 19:15694Fundraiser: Olga Mochernyuk
Everyone can become a benefactor, even without money. To be a volunteer, to give unnecessary things to those people whom they can still serve and benefit, just come to the hospital and play with the children.
February 23, 2011, 23:27693On guard of women's health
Please support our gathering! It is very important right now to support the medical institution in its desire to provide assistance as efficiently as possible!
October 20, 2021, 19:35690Project manager: Victor Barabanov
To be an employee of the foundation for me is to help those who need it, it is to give and receive positive and energy.
February 23, 2011, 23:01689We make the "right" shelter
Purchased the first twenty folding beds in the bomb shelter.
September 29, 2022, 14:25688News about Denis Vecherny
At the end of October, Denis was discharged home. There he is recovering from bowel surgery and a difficult period in intensive care. The collected funds will be used to pay for examinations and the purchase of medicines.
October 13, 2021, 19:45687Rehabilitation took place!
We thank everyone who supported Vladislav Logvin!
October 28, 2021, 17:01679Executive Director of the Happy Child Fundation: Leonid Lobanok
To do charity is to give a friend, absolutely unknown person or any creature with whom you live on the same planet, help, joy, care or any other happiness.
February 23, 2011, 23:31677Good news from Victoria Marchenko
Thank you, friends, for helping children become happy!
January 29, 2021, 19:45674Help feed Ukrainians!
Our goal is to purchase 1,000 kg of meat for a temporary accommodation center for IDPs.
September 21, 2022, 20:25669Project manager: Rafael Verenich
It would be very much easier for us if all people remembered how important it is to help each other.
February 23, 2011, 23:00663Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and website www.deti.zp.ua in 2020
January 16, 2010, 17:00661152 500 dollars for Zaporizhzhya children
For this amount, donors have supported the projects of the Happy Child Foundation over the past six months. Read more in our report.
October 22, 2021, 15:21645A chance for a healthy childhood
Fundraising has been suspended! The required amount for rehabilitation has been collected. Thank you friends!
January 29, 2021, 18:21643We wash and dry with pleasure!
We have purchased a washer and dryer for the hematology department!
April 17, 2021, 15:34635Healthcare Program Officer: Natalya Moroz
Trust in charity is the foundation of relationships, without which real help is impossible. Honesty, openness and accountability allow you to trust each other and do good effectively.
February 23, 2011, 23:29634Report from an Afghan orphanage (Video)
An ITV News correspondent visits an orphanage in Afghanistan with about 300 children.
January 20, 2022, 18:01628Good news and new needs of the neonatal anesthesia and intensive care unit
We continue to provide assistance to the smallest patients of the children's hospital.
March 30, 2021, 17:35625Olga Pavlenko
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Unfortunately, at the end of 2022, Olga passed away. We express our condolences to the familie. Thanks to everyone who supported Olga during her illness.
May 18, 2017, 15:45618Helping is our job
During the war, everyone does everything possible on their front. Our front is families.
April 3, 2022, 7:15617Hearing aids changed children's lives
This year we have at least three more happy families!
December 20, 2020, 23:28614Healthcare Program Officer: Yana Lobanok
There are people who need help, and there are those who want to help. We, as good mediators, help them meet.
February 23, 2011, 23:28610Children for export. Why scandals in boarding schools have become the norm for Ukraine
Children's boarding schools in Ukraine have long been the personification of excesses and lawlessness.
June 9, 2021, 14:55608Help the foundation help! How to turn donation dollar into ten!
Dear friends, we have a serious problem and we are asking you for help.
January 28, 2022, 19:11608We help children with cerebral palsy live more comfortably!
Medicines were purchased for Alisa Tretyak and Vika Khimich.
April 20, 2021, 19:33606Polina Belogurova
Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, spastic diplegiaFundraising closed! The required amount has been collected. Thanks friends!
October 20, 2022, 11:20594Zhenya Sechin: "Help me live to the transplant!"
Good news and the support of friends help to keep up the spirits and give hope for the victory over the disease.
December 25, 2020, 19:21592Children should not live in institutions, every child should have a family
Interview with an adviser - Commissioner of the President of Ukraine for the rights of the child and child rehabilitation.
May 17, 2022, 18:15587How to help Ukrainian children with disabilities who were left behind during war
While over 2 million children have fled the war in Ukraine, many disabled children have been left behind in overcrowded, outdated orphanages.
June 15, 2022, 13:25580Alive only thanks to you!
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Violetta finished her earthly journey. We offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends.
June 13, 2021, 12:04573«All employees of the children's service fled on the first day of the war, grabbing their children and forgetting about orphans": the story of the evacuation of a family orphanage from Donbass
When the full-scale invasion began, the heads of family-type orphanages would not have been able to save their children without the help of volunteers and international organizations.
July 1, 2022, 15:05573We need help!
Without financial support, the work of our foundation might be halted.
April 25, 2022, 7:45570Let's help children see the Carpathians and visit Hoverla!
Our tourist "Tangle" invites your children to take part in the hike and help pay for the participation of children from the poorest families.
July 7, 2021, 17:35567Creative Director of Holocaust Memorial Center Accused of Mistreating Orphans on Film Set
Russian film director Ilya Khrzhanovsky, currently the creative director at the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center in Kyiv, Ukraine, has been accused of mistreating orphans during the shooting of the film DAU.Degeneration.
April 29, 2020, 17:21564Donation usage policy
April 4, 2021, 0:00559Help Viola live to the transplant!
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Violetta finished her earthly journey. We offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends.
January 22, 2021, 19:05553Life in anticipation and schedule
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Violetta finished her earthly journey. We offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends.
February 3, 2022, 15:01553Report of the Happy Child Charitable Foundation (deti.zp.ua) for 2021
Briefly, about the main results of our work.
February 8, 2022, 19:21550An 8-year-old girl from Vilnia is fighting for her life: she needs help
Fundraising is closed due to the death of a child! Violetta finished her earthly journey. We offer our sincere condolences to the relatives and friends.
January 27, 2021, 21:05548How the life of a little Zaporozhian woman turned into a big fight
To maintain the girl's health, considerable funds are needed, which a single mother does not have.
March 29, 2021, 15:31546"I’ll do it by myself." It's about how Sasha grew up
Sasha's smile is his main weapon! And contagious laughter will overwhelm even the most gloomy interlocutor. Children like Sasha have their own world and their own path to adulthood.
January 17, 2022, 21:01542219 children killed in Ukraine due to Russian aggression
May 1, 2022, 9:45540Disabled children 'dumped' in Ukrainian institutions
The BBC has been given exclusive access to an institution in western Ukraine, where disabled children from the east have been left by their carers who fled to neighbouring countries.
May 8, 2022, 23:45538David and Nikita Burlai
What if there are two seriously ill children in the family? And if you are a single mother and there is no one to hope for? “Do not lose heart, believe and work! No holidays and weekends! Only forward!" - Angela Burlai is sure.
August 17, 2020, 18:00533Help came with a Scandinavian gait
The participants of the traditional campaign not only improved their health, but also took part in the treatment of Zaporozhye children.
January 27, 2021, 19:45530Cross-Country bike ride raises awareness about orphans and adoption
IOWA PARK, TX(RNN Texoma) - A group of bike riders who are making a journey across America made a stop at the Lakeview Church of God in Iowa Park Saturday.
June 11, 2018, 18:00523Ukraine needs UN help to protect children from Russia
Russia has forcibly deported millions of Ukrainian citizens to its territory, including children.
June 13, 2022, 19:35521Artur Kerimov
Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, structural epilepsyThe goal of helping children like Arthur is to improve the quality of life and create opportunities for their socialization in the future.
May 9, 2023, 23:22515Updated furniture in the pediatric intensive care unit
We report on the help of the hospital.
August 1, 2022, 20:35514Equipment does not work without consumables!
To "connect" a baby to the devices, you need consumables, and they must be in the department in advance.
May 21, 2021, 19:22513We continue to support the Zaporizhzhia military hospital
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the hospital has treated about 2,000 wounded soldiers, 400 civilians and 43 children. The hospital asked for help again.
May 4, 2022, 20:35513Cook, little pot, cook!
We are opening a fundraising to obtain 1,120 kg of chicken to feed people in the Zaporizhzhia shelters.
April 15, 2022, 10:55512I look at the world in a new way!
Another eye operation is another chance for Aaron Keyan to see new colors of life.
July 28, 2021, 18:22510Hundreds of people with disabilities living in boarding schools need to be evacuated
The lives of these defenseless people are in danger!
May 26, 2022, 18:25506Hundreds of families are waiting for our help
We need funds to continue the program of financial support for victims.
July 24, 2022, 19:25502A family with 8 children has found a new home, but still needs support!
The large family of Bogdan and Natalia Kucheruk, whose house burned down, now lives in Schaslyve dom-5 in Lyubimovka. Everyone can support the family!
November 15, 2021, 15:55501They talked about the problem of children-orphans. Olena Zelenska met with Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv
On the eve of the European Summit, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, arrived in Kyiv. Before the summit, she met in Kyiv with Olena Zelenska.
February 4, 2023, 22:25495In Zaporozhye, the foster family received their own housing
In the regional center, they continue to resolve the issues of providing housing for orphans, children deprived of parental care. The foster family of Irina Povalyaeva received a two-story building for a family-type orphanage.
December 30, 2021, 22:01494Children's tourist "Clew" conquers the peaks again
During the campaign on August 4-12, 2021, 22 children conquered Hoverla and walked through the most interesting places of the Ukrainian Carpathians.
August 15, 2021, 10:45492Chain of good deeds to save people
Together with colleagues from the United States, we purchased a vehicle for evacuation.
May 13, 2022, 18:55491Ukraine orphanages: Children tied up and men in cots
Ukraine has the largest number of children living in institutions in Europe.
July 27, 2022, 20:25491Road to Happiness can be Shortened!
Selection is underway for adoptive parents, who will raise 8 orphans, including handicapped children, in Happy Home 5, located in Lubymivka, Mihaylovskiy district, Zaporozhye oblast.
March 1, 2017, 19:30488Magic cells for Maryika Sokolova
In September, the girl received another portion of stem cells.
October 6, 2022, 20:55485Another step towards the main goal is to walk!
Maxim completed a rehabilitation course at the "Krok by Krok" center
August 19, 2021, 17:18482Kostya Panchenko: fracture trials continue
Only seven months have passed since the last hospitalization.
May 17, 2021, 21:22481We take people out of Zaporizhzhia
We are forming a list for a free evacuation bus to Warsaw.
October 13, 2022, 23:25481Ruslan Ermakov
Diagnosis: hydrocephalus, right-sided hemiparesis, epilepsyFundraising closed! The required amount has been collected. Thanks friends!
January 18, 2023, 14:10481Antibiotics for one day of treatment cost $ 100! Help defeat the lingering aggravation!
For more than three months Kirill Karpachev has been struggling with a severe exacerbation. Financial and emotional resources are running out, our hero is holding on to his last strength.
November 17, 2021, 17:55480Natalia Prodanova, born in 1979 - Breast cancer, II stage
Fifteen hearts behind.
January 29, 2022, 16:01478We are looking for superheroes for Olezhka Grigorov!
Fundraising has been stopped due to the fact that the child has died. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
January 21, 2021, 18:45478In the Donetsk region, they showed which cars were transferred to family-type orphanages (Photo)
The head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration Pavel Kirilenko handed over the keys to two minibuses to parents-educators of family-type orphanages in Mirnograd and Kramatorsk. This was reported by the press service of the Donetsk Regional State Ad
January 2, 2021, 21:11471«Integrate, even if you plan to return ": how the world helps foster families from Ukraine to survive the war
What help windows exist for foster families, whether to integrate into a foreign community if you are planning to return home, and why they advise not to neglect the evacuation.
June 16, 2022, 22:45468How people from Zaporozhye went to visit
Our team made a trip to Dnipro to the friendly fund "We Help" and to the rehabilitation "Ioannov Center".
July 2, 2021, 15:02465Thank you for your donation!
January 11, 2020, 12:00461Ivan Babich
Like most children, Vanya and his little sister Polina love winter very much. After all, every season is beautiful in its own way. And in winter there are so many entertainments, surprises and holidays!
September 30, 2015, 11:30460Denis may be left without medication!
War deprives seriously ill children of the necessary treatment, thereby endangering their lives.
July 15, 2022, 8:55460Hundreds of families affected by the war are waiting for your support!
Every 30 seconds, the Happy Child Charitable Foundation receives an application for help from affected large families.
June 15, 2022, 20:45458The family of Natalia and Bohdan Kucheruk escaped from the occupation!
Due to russian aggression, with the tacit support of millions of Russians, 8 more children with their parents lost their homes and survived the shock of the occupation and hostilities.
August 1, 2022, 21:05456How the war affects the orphanage in Ukraine
Ukrainian children become orphans - due to the invasion of the russian federation and, as a result, a difficult socio-economic situation.
October 26, 2022, 21:25456Evacuation - escape from bullets
Our foundation has not been able to stay away from this painful issue. For more than ten years, we have been saving our wards not in order to stand aside at the most terrible and difficult moment. That is why the fund has another line of activity.
June 27, 2022, 20:25454In Zaporozhye 208 850 dollars will be allocated for the purchase of housing for a family-type orphanage
At a meeting of the local commission, which takes care of housing for orphans and children deprived of parental care, the possibility of expanding housing for a foster family was considered. Officials estimate that 208 850 dollars will be needed for these
October 24, 2021, 19:35451We are approaching victory together!
We thank our partners for cooperation!
September 12, 2022, 21:25449News about Nastya Lipka
Nastya will not be able to live without special food, medicines and equipment. Help to provide comfortable living conditions for this wonderful girl!
July 13, 2020, 20:51443Refugees continue to arrive at Zaporizhzhya refugee centre
Cars packed full of women, children, prized pets and hastily gathered belongings piled in every free corner, continue to arrive at the refugee centre in the south-eastern city of Zaporizhzhya.
April 29, 2022, 22:45443In the Zaporizhzhia region, the occupiers destroyed another psycho-neurological institution for people with disabilities.
The russian occupiers destroyed the women's building of the Tavria (Kirovo) House psycho-neurological institution.
July 25, 2023, 21:25442Ukrainian children left orphanage in Odesa to this Berlin hotel amid Russian aggression
Children from Mishpachah Orphanage in Odesa , Ukraine fled to a hotel in Berlin as Russian attacks continue.
May 19, 2022, 18:55441City of the Cossack spirit. How it keeps calm near the front, helps refugees and cherishes the patriotism of Zaporozhye
Yellow and blue ribbons, t-shirts with the inscriptions Good evening, we are from Ukraine, even bags with a stamp image of a ship - this is what the inhabitants of Zaporozhye look like today.
August 23, 2022, 22:25439Summer-2021 in a children's eco-village in Ukrainka
A short story about the development of the village of happy homes for former orphans
September 14, 2021, 20:35438Anton Zakharov
Diagnosis: deafness of the 4th degreeCollection for hearing aids is complete! Thank you very much!
December 26, 2023, 18:00437Foreign aid to children of Ukraine
The Foundation is grateful to the Ukrainian community in Vietnam for organizing a charity fair, the purpose of which is to help Ukrainian children affected by military aggression.
July 22, 2022, 21:35434Rehabilitation in Truskavets completed!
Fundraising suspended! Thanks to you, friends, Kostya completed a rehabilitation course in Truskavets on time!
May 24, 2019, 19:50432Dulles CBP Welcomes 65 Ukraine Orphans to the U.S.
STERLING, Va. – Workdays can sometimes feel repetitive, like a scene from “Groundhog Day,” so it is refreshing when something that gives you good feels breaks that routine.
July 1, 2021, 20:35430We call on to help a family with 8 children on the eve of the New Year holidays
The family of Natalia and Bogdan will settle down in the Happy House No. 5, provided by the foundation. Children really need furniture, pillows, a computer for study.
December 10, 2021, 10:33429Artem Fedko
Diagnosis: cerebral palsyFundraising has stopped! Funds for rehabilitation have been collected and have already been transferred to the rehabilitation center. Thank you very much for your help Artem!
March 13, 2023, 22:20429Nikita Burlai: "I'm going to first grade!"
Most children with cerebral palsy are aware of their defect, look at healthy peers and suffer not only physically, but also psychologically, because with age they begin to feel their limitations.
August 6, 2021, 16:11427We continue to equip the bomb shelter!
The events of recent weeks prove the necessity of this work!
October 12, 2022, 23:25423It became known what the Khortytsa Rehabilitation Academy looks like after the shelling
A few days ago, another enemy missile damaged a number of civilian objects in the city.
October 5, 2022, 14:45422Alina Kopot
Diagnosis: bilateral sensorineural hearing loss III-IV degreeFundraising stopped! Funds for hearing aids have been collected. Thank you, friends!
March 28, 2023, 22:20420Urgently! There is not enough $ 380 to buy the drug!
For Olga to be able to withstand such an unstable epidemic situation, another $ 380 is not enough.
October 27, 2021, 11:00417News in the treatment of Ilyusha Khrebtov
Наш герой прошел обследование в Запорожской детской больнице.
September 24, 2022, 16:25412Thank you for helping a family with 8 children in Lyubimovka!
Foundations and simple donors helped with food and things, but the family still needs our support.
November 21, 2021, 10:33408Help families leave the occupied territories!
The "Happy Child" Foundation continues to facilitate the evacuation of families to Zaporizhzhia and further to safe places. We need your support!
August 25, 2022, 17:05408Analytical report of the Happy Child Foundation for 2022
January 11, 2022, 12:00405Small achievements of Misha Zavorotny
The boy needs classes with specialists like air.
June 24, 2021, 15:55404Medicine for Alexandra
The war threatens the lives of seriously ill children..
May 31, 2022, 17:35404Milana Braicara
Diagnosis: Follicular cysts of the mandibleThe operation is done! Thank you for your help!
December 2, 2022, 12:20404Vitaly Yurchenko
Diagnosis: Bilateral sensorineural deafness of the III degreeFundraising has stopped! Funds for the purchase of a hearing aid have been collected. Thank you very much!
August 24, 2023, 17:50401Misha Zavorotnii
Diagnosis: Organic damage to the central nervous system, complex metabolic disorderFundraising has stopped! The planned amount for Mykhailo's rehabilitation has been collected! Thank you very much!
July 10, 2023, 22:20400Money in exchange for life
We ask for your continued support of our cystic fibrosis care program. Your generous contribution is life-saving, without exaggeration!
August 27, 2023, 18:25398Preserve women's health
We continue to provide assistance to medical institutions in the Zaporozhye region.
January 25, 2021, 13:10397Kiril Leskov
The relatives of Kirill Leskov do not get tired of asking the question: "How many more trials does the young wrestler have to overcome?" Good news and victory are followed by trouble every time.
March 28, 2012, 12:00396The intensive care unit of the children's hospital needs new furniture!
For emergency medical care, furniture plays an important role.
June 9, 2022, 19:25396"Help with anything! There is no more strength..."
More and more people are feeling the effects of the war. We need funds to continue the program of financial support for the victims.
July 11, 2022, 20:55396History of one family
We continue to provide assistance to families who fled their homes to escape the war.
May 29, 2022, 18:45395Oleksiy Marchuk
Diagnosis: cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesisThe boy needs regular rehabilitation courses.
January 19, 2024, 21:20392Danil Sirota
Oksana Sirota shares news about the treatment of her son Danil. Treatment at the Center for Corrective Surgery Munich gives good results, but it is expensive. The family really needs our support.
May 21, 2013, 13:20391Human rights defenders visited the Zaporizhzhia orphanage-boarding house (for children and youth with disabilities)
Numerous violations of the right to decent living conditions, the right to life protection and healthy development were discovered.
July 2, 2023, 22:35388We help the neonatal intensive care unit
We plan to purchase medicines and consumables for the department. This requires 100 thousand hryvnias.
October 20, 2022, 20:35383The Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin Foundation continues to help families in the Zaporizhzhia region and Ukraine.
Thanks to the partnership with this German organization, the "Happy Child" foundation provided assistance to many families in our region.
March 16, 2023, 20:25379Rules for helping families in need
April 24, 2014, 19:00368They need your help!
The life of patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis depends on drugs and special equipment.
September 1, 2022, 20:20366The story of little Misha
It is almost impossible for seriously ill children to survive in the occupied cities.
May 19, 2022, 19:55365Provided humanitarian assistance to the village of Bolshaya Znamenka
Supported ten families with children or parents with special needs.
July 22, 2022, 21:25364The Day of Knowledge!
The new school year has started not only in schools.
September 1, 2021, 15:33358Anton Zakharov
Diagnosis: congenital malformations of the reproductive systemFunds for the operation have been collected. Thank you, friends!
January 27, 2023, 22:20358We take people out of Zaporozhye. Day 3
Perhaps it is your help that will save someone's life!
October 15, 2022, 21:25356A minute of silence: let's honor the father-educator of the family-type orphanage from Rubizhny Vitaly Tselukhin
At 9 a.m. every day in Ukraine, citizens who died as a result of Russia's actions are commemorated. This time, let's remember Vitaly Tselukhina from Rubizhny, who was a parent-educator of a family-type orphanage.
August 27, 2022, 17:55354Inspirational news!
Two more children from the hematology department of the Zaporozhye Regional Hospital reached Italy.
May 26, 2022, 7:45353Delicious gift for grocery sets
Added sweets for children to the standard set of products.
December 6, 2022, 19:25353Vladislav Shershnov
Diagnosis: bilateral sensorineural hearing loss of 2-3 degreesFundraising stopped! Hearing aids purchased. Thanks for the help!
December 29, 2022, 14:10353The Berlin Foundation helps Zaporozhye
Thanks to the charity fund Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin e.V. managed to evacuate and support hundreds of families.
December 20, 2022, 23:35352Restoration of the family-type orphanage of Lilia Timofeeva
The house of Lilia and her 7 children remained in the occupied territory and was destroyed by the Russian occupiers. We are starting the construction of a new house.
September 27, 2023, 21:00351Another dream is ready!
Instead of the old uncomfortable cabinets in the operating room, now there is beauty!
September 13, 2021, 19:22349Residents of the occupied villages urgently need help!
Every day we need from 20 to 40 thousand hryvnias for the purchase of medicines and food in the villages of the Vasilyevsky district.
April 16, 2022, 6:55349In the Zaporizhzhia region, 47 children have already suffered as a result of the war
According to the official information of juvenile prosecutors, 391 children died and more than 764 were injured of various degrees of severity.
September 21, 2022, 20:05349"Asvabaditeli" - Russian occupants, gutted a unique institution for children with hearing impairments in the Zaporozhye region (video)
The shelling of the Russian occupiers destroyed a unique institution.
June 17, 2022, 13:25344Support for children with special needs
This year we spent about 5 438 $ on the rehabilitation of children.
January 6, 2023, 18:25344University Of Central Missouri: Six Months Into War, UCM Graduate Shares Her Story Of Working With Orphans In Ukraine
“This broke my heart on February 24th, and I’m going to allow it to continue breaking my heart until we see victory”
August 30, 2022, 17:55342Valya Nikolayenko
Diagnosis: chronic kidney disease of the 5th degree, polycystic liver disease, portal hypertension syndrome.Fundraising has been stopped! Vali underwent a kidney transplant. The girl has already returned home and is feeling well. Thanks for your help!
July 17, 2023, 14:20341Yaroslav Kopiyko
Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesisFunds for rehabilitation have been raised! Thank you very much!
August 9, 2023, 19:00339The operation is done!
Together with you, we helped Milana Braicara to undergo treatment.
January 3, 2023, 11:25336Mariia Kivniuk
Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesisPhysical exercises improve the mobility of the muscles of the girl's limbs and reduce pain from spasticity attacks. But for this, rehabilitation courses should be held almost continuously.
October 11, 2023, 12:50336News from the hematology department
Provided assistance to children who remained in the department.
May 22, 2022, 15:25334The Bardysh family needs support
Vitaly and Natalia escaped from the boarding schools, and now they and their daughter need our support.
September 20, 2023, 8:00331Stolen Childhood: Russian Propaganda and Militarization of Youth in Crimea
January 9, 2021, 13:20327UK aims sanctions at Russians accused of abducting Ukrainian children
Maria Lvova-Belova accused by Ukraine of organising capture of vulnerable children in Luhansk and Donetsk.
June 17, 2022, 16:25326Stormy November in Zaporozhye during the war
Results of the work of the "Happy Child" fund for the month - evacuation, assistance to displaced people from communities and other matters.
November 30, 2022, 20:45324Victoria Ivashchenko
Our little princess endures two-thirds less pain now that she has an insulin pump! But the disease still prevents the family from relaxing!
October 20, 2016, 12:30321Vlad Logvin
Next year Vlad finishes 11 grades. He sincerely hopes that he will enter the university at the Faculty of History. And the ability to move independently (even with the help of a walker or a stick).
September 17, 2015, 12:45319One win for two!
Thanks to the support of Ukrainians living in Vietnam, two Zaporozhye children with hearing problems will be able to hear the world around them and develop fully.
August 13, 2022, 20:35319Ukrainian refugee orphans in Sicily: aid, bureaucracy, an incident involving the use of force
ROME - Italy, during the large-scale war against Ukraine, Russia temporarily took in hundreds of Ukrainian orphans and children deprived of parental care.
September 14, 2023, 21:55315Evacuation
People with physical and mental disabilities live in a neuropsychiatric boarding school (NBS). This is not a hospital. You cannot leave the NBS of your own free will, and no one is being treated there.
September 28, 2021, 17:25312'The most scared I've ever been.'
This NKY mom rescued a Ukrainian orphan from a war zone.
February 20, 2023, 23:25308Zakhar Bondar
Diagnosis: LymphadenopathyFundraising is temporarily suspended!
April 5, 2023, 19:20307The equipment of the bomb shelter is already at the finish line
This time we bought folding beds and infrared heaters.
November 10, 2022, 20:25306Dmytro Marusenko
Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy Right-sided spastic hemiparesisThe next rehabilitation course is scheduled for the end of April.
March 5, 2024, 21:00306Delicious help from the Ronald McDonald House Foundation
About 400 families received humanitarian aid.
July 21, 2022, 19:25305Modern hearing aids for Vlad
In early January, we bought one hearing aid for a guy, worth 1 416 $.
January 18, 2023, 15:45305Gleb Razumnyy
Diagnosis: congenital radial club handFundraising has stopped! We helped the family with the payment of the operation. Transferred $ 541. Thank you, friends, for helping the boy!
April 10, 2023, 22:20305Pelageya Nesterenko
One can talk or write about the little Pelasha only with a smile on one’s face. She is constantly moving, jumping and smiling around!
December 11, 2015, 16:30302Yaroslav Lizya
Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, spastic diplegiaFundraising has been stopped! Funds raised have been transferred to the rehabilitation clinic. Thank you!
August 3, 2023, 20:10302Now I'm like everyone else!
Kirill Leskov has finally found a sense of security and safety! The long-awaited operation to close the skull was successful!
October 8, 2021, 19:21300Pavel Bohdan
Diagnosis: cerebral palsyFundraising has stopped! Funds for rehabilitation have been collected. Thank you very much for your help!
June 21, 2023, 21:20300Violetta Kim, born 2015 - Sensorineural hearing loss 3-4 stage
Modern hearing aids are Violetta's chance to break out of the world of endless silence.
November 27, 2000, 14:21294A meeting of non-governmental organizations of Zaporizhzhia with UN representatives took place
They voiced the achievements and weaknesses of the military life of the non-state sector, planned further communication at the cluster level.
October 4, 2022, 18:05292They hid at home and in the basement: in the Kherson region, more than 50 orphans were saved from deportation to russia
The invaders forcibly take Ukrainian children to russia. More than 50 kids managed to be saved from deportation in Kherson region.
January 6, 2023, 21:35292SOS Children’s Village provides vital foster families in Ukraine
Having a truly caring family, with at least one parent, is the dream of thousands of children across Ukraine.
September 28, 2021, 18:15290On the death of 6-year-old Eli, or is it possible to evacuate children without parental consent
Elya from Avdiivka died, unable to withstand the roar of shelling.
January 28, 2023, 14:15289Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua on 2021
January 16, 2010, 17:00288'Kidnapped' by Russian soldiers: Ukrainian orphans, guardian share their story
February 5, 2023, 23:25287Help for pupils of a psycho-neurological boarding school
500 liters of milk were sent to one of the boarding schools, which received internally displaced persons from village of Tavricheskoe.
July 21, 2022, 18:25285What should families with children who find themselves in the occupied territory do?
The occupied territories of Ukraine are close to a humanitarian catastrophe. The Happy Child Foundation is ready to help them.
May 8, 2022, 19:55284Full house: Barrie woman opens home to refugee family of 13
'I never once thought about how we were going to feed them, or about money. I always felt it would work out,' says Barrie woman who welcomed family of 13 refugees
August 12, 2022, 21:25284To protect Ukrainian orphans or to take them away?
Two versions of the scandal with refugees in Poland.
December 24, 2022, 12:25284Tied children, unsanitary conditions, cockroaches in the food block, lack of the simplest shelter
Employees of the Ombudsman's Office discovered violations in the Dnipropetrovsk orphanage.
June 16, 2023, 6:25284Artur Kerimov, born in 2011
For two years the family got by with their personal savings, help from friends and loans from banks. Now monthly expenses amount to UAH 2.5-3 thousand.
March 17, 2013, 12:40283Big help for a little girl
Every three months, the child needs the drug "Diferelin", which costs more than 135 $.
December 28, 2022, 17:25282News Nikita Zuenko
Fundraising has been stopped due to the fact that the child has died. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
February 16, 2021, 21:23281War takes the most precious thing - children
Remember them and appreciate life!
June 7, 2022, 6:35281In the Kherson region, the invaders destroyed a family-type orphanage
A family-type orphanage in the village of Novovorontsovka, Kherson region, was destroyed as a result of Russian shelling.
June 15, 2022, 20:25281Analytical report of the Happy Child Foundation for 2023
January 11, 2023, 12:00280We send medicine to the occupied territory
Despite all the obstacles, we continue to deliver parcels to Ukrainian lands captured by the enemy.
November 1, 2022, 20:25279How to help a child you can’t adopt
At the moment it is impossible to adopt a Ukrainian child – both for Ukrainians and for foreign nationals!
January 27, 2023, 19:25278«The children were very nervous»: how a renovated home for orphans from Zaporozhye was opened in Lviv Oblast
The building will have a children's office for classes with psychologists, a rehabilitation hall and several game rooms..
January 22, 2023, 11:45276"Putin was scolded, the national anthem of Ukraine was sung"
How Ukrainian children are "re-educated" in russia.
March 16, 2023, 21:55276From occupied Lyubimivka to Germany
We thank everyone for helping the Kucheruk family (8 children) from the Zaporizhzhia region to Germany.
November 28, 2022, 19:45275Sofia Nedyalkova
Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, spastic diplegiaCollection of funds has been stopped! Funds for rehabilitation have been partially collected and have already been transferred to the center. Thank you for your help, Sofia!
June 26, 2023, 20:20273Zelenska's Foundation looking for partners in Australia for pilot project of inclusive family-type orphanages
Pilot project of inclusive buildings for ten family-type orphanages (DDST).
February 14, 2023, 20:25272A crazy Russian general accuses Ukraine of occupying a Ukrainian mental institution
At the same time, tens of mental institution residents have been killed and thousands evacuated from Russian aggression in Ukraine.
June 22, 2022, 21:35271Helping Children's Hospital
In November, they provided assistance for 460 $.
December 21, 2022, 12:25270Some news from the front of our work
Medicines and food were handed over to sick children and adults, as well as to our defenders.
October 6, 2022, 19:55268Veronika Solodovnyk
Diagnosis: Cystic fibrosis, severe stageHow a children's town works in Germany
Children's town for foster families in Irschenberg compared to the conditions for foster families in Ukraine.
March 23, 2023, 16:25267The UN opposed the adoption of Ukrainian children in Russia
UNICEF reminded that the decision to adopt should be made in the best interests of the child and only with his voluntary consent.
June 15, 2022, 21:45265There are no borders for good deeds!
The funds collected by the Ukrainian community in Vietnam were used to purchase instruments for the surgical department and reagents for the laboratory.
September 20, 2022, 22:25264Lisa's new life
The other day the girl underwent plastic surgery of the palate.
April 27, 2022, 7:45261A House Made of Splinters review – this extraordinary film about Ukrainian kids is almost too hard to bear
This documentary follows four vulnerable children in a care home in Ukraine, doing their best to get by as the bleak spectre of a state orphanage – and war – looms
November 9, 2022, 20:25260Assistance in the evacuation of children
The Children's Service of the Zaporizhia region cooperates with international organizations.
January 17, 2023, 21:45257Application requesting the posting of information on the website deti.zp.ua
April 24, 2014, 19:00255Financial reports of "Happy child" fund and the volunteers of the site www.deti.zp.ua in 2022
January 16, 2010, 17:00255Breathe freely!
Purchased oxygen concentrators for patients with cystic fibrosis.
April 30, 2022, 9:55252The holiday is coming!
Children received gifts that were given to us by Olga and Mark from Germany.
December 31, 2022, 20:25252The worst thing is when children are silent
On February 24, the parents-educators of the family-type orphanage, Pavlo and Olena Shulga, were preparing for a trip to the Khmelnytskyi region — they were to conduct a training for 15 public organizations on the provision of social services in the field
August 23, 2022, 21:25251At least for the time of the holiday, the children forgot about the war!
We bought 300 sets of sweets for a children's party.
January 17, 2023, 22:40245Timely help!
Thanks to your support, Veronika Solodovnyk is currently undergoing inpatient treatment.
June 6, 2023, 17:00245Fundraising for Vitaly Yurchenko continues
Fundraising has stopped! Funds for the purchase of a hearing aid have been collected. Thank you very much!
November 1, 2023, 19:00241Ukraine at War: Russia violates international law by kidnapping Ukrainian children
According to the Ukrainian government, at least 8,000 children have been taken by russia, but the precise numbers are unknown.
November 30, 2022, 15:15235"Layout" found 14 orphans taken out of Kherson in the Crimean children's home "Herringbone"
It was called the "children's concentration camp" and compared with Auschwitz because of the cruel treatment of the pupils.
January 27, 2023, 14:25235A friendly helping hand from North Carolina
Together with the Ukrainians of North Carolina helped children's hospitals.
March 7, 2023, 21:25235A small report on the direction of "Evacuation"
We sincerely thank everyone who supports our work.
December 28, 2022, 14:25234In Melitopol, 90% of teachers refused to work with the occupiers
The Russians have to look for teachers in Russia to "teach" Ukrainian children in the occupation.
June 21, 2022, 16:05229Tablets for learning. Second phase
Another ten children received the keys to knowledge.
December 15, 2022, 16:25227Masha and her achievements
With your help, we transformed the girl's life from mere existence into an interesting study.
November 7, 2023, 11:00227The occupiers have developed five scenarios for the abduction of Ukrainian children
In most cases, children are "adopted" with living parents.
April 24, 2023, 7:25225The Guardian: Fortress Zaporizhzhia prepares to fight as war closes in
Trenches are dug and teachers receive gun training in last large city in south-east under Ukrainian control.
May 18, 2022, 21:55224News of Pavlyk Bohdan
Thanks to your help, Pavlyk completed a rehabilitation course at the "Ioanniv Center"
October 2, 2023, 9:55224We help children's hospitals
Help was provided to three hospitals in the amount of about $ 541.
August 15, 2023, 22:35223Milk and fruits for little patients
We visited the children's department of the anti-tuberculosis dispensary.
July 7, 2022, 23:35222The House of Faith, Hope and Love needs support!
A very important supported living project in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.
November 14, 2022, 18:25221They hiding for three months in the money room
How a foster mother with 14 children escaped the war in the Dnepropetrovsk region.
December 17, 2022, 21:45221Two hundred families were left without assistance
To continue delivering humanitarian aid, we need to repair the car.
November 23, 2023, 21:00221News Artem Galushka
We express our gratitude to our dear assistants! Artem has successfully completed the active stage of treatment. In the spring he will have to go for a control examination.
May 31, 2019, 17:00216Tigran Davydov's treatment news
For more than a year, the baby has been fighting cancer. Help Tigran win!
January 4, 2021, 16:38215Together with you we help to treat children
We continue to provide all possible assistance to families affected by the war.
April 20, 2023, 10:25213Ruslan Shcherbakov's news
As of June 21, 2016 Many thanks to the kind and helpful people, with your help the required amount has been collected!
June 6, 2016, 22:55211We continue to take people out of Zaporozhye
Almost half a thousand people are already in the safe city.
October 24, 2022, 11:25210Ukrainian children orphaned by war ‘need a tremendous amount of help’
President of Los Angeles-based non-profit Kidsave says Americans need to be made aware that Ukrainian needs go beyond military aid.
February 28, 2023, 22:40208«When the internet and electricity went out, I knew it was over»
The Guardian tells the story of 16-year-old musician David from Mariupol, who ended up in a russian orphanage, but managed to get out back to Ukraine.
January 7, 2023, 12:35207We help treat children
We care about the health of children whose families suffered from the war.
August 21, 2023, 22:35205News of Misha Zavorotny
The boy lives in his own world, closed from strangers. But he really needs our help!
February 22, 2021, 15:35204News Lavrik Gleb
We kindly ask caring people for material assistance to purchase expensive drugs for the treatment of our boy.
December 11, 2015, 13:00204Report of the Happy Child Foundation for 2022
With your support in 2022, we helped children and adults to the amount of almost 1 million dollars
May 25, 2023, 12:00202Ukraine urges russians not to adopt 'stolen' Ukrainian children
March 31, 2023, 19:55201Tablets for education
We continue to give children the keys to knowledge. Our third purchase..
April 5, 2023, 19:25198Collection for Pavel's rehabilitation continues
Treatment is scheduled for September.
August 1, 2023, 18:55198Zaporozhye. The city of salvation from war
With the beginning of the war, many educational institutions in Zaporozhye became shelters for families who were forced to leave their homes.
February 28, 2023, 19:40196The second breath of Shcherbynivka village
In a small village in Cherkasy region, a team of volunteers creates houses for host families, DBST, IDPs and people with disabilities, as well as a bakery and workshops.
October 3, 2023, 18:00194Tablets for education
British schoolchildren helped their Ukrainian peers to continue their education.
November 25, 2022, 22:25193Patients with cystic fibrosis always need help!
Supported 50 children and adults in March.
April 15, 2023, 10:25193We help the laboratory service of the children's hospital to complete the work in a timely manner.
To provide emergency care to young patients, the ZOKDL laboratory operates around the clock. And we share news about the support of her work.
May 18, 2022, 19:55191Ukraine is freedom
No to rebuilding institutions that enslave people with disabilities
May 13, 2023, 23:05191Medicines are needed in the hematology department!
Due to the war, there was a delay in the supply of some chemotherapy drugs.
March 1, 2023, 18:25190Forced evacuation of children: why is needed and how to work it?
On March 7, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the mechanism of forced evacuation of children from active combat zones.
March 9, 2023, 16:29190Helping Kherson Children's Hospital
Despite all the difficulties, the hospital continues to work and provide assistance to the children of the city and the region.
March 15, 2023, 22:25188We continue to help the Bardysh family
Thanks to you, we bought a washing machine for the family. But further help is very much needed.
October 4, 2023, 8:00188A Journey of Love: Logan’s Adoption Story
An article from US organization Maya's Hope about adoption disabled orphan from Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine
October 18, 2023, 21:55188Houses are being built in Ukraine for 14 large foster families who have been left homeless
In eight regions of Ukraine, the construction of modern houses for 14 large foster families from the frontline areas has begun.
September 20, 2023, 21:55185Is it cheaper wholesale, or think about family-type children's homes(FTCH)
As a foster parent and caregiver of FTCH since 2005, I would like to share my opinion and some facts about the current state of family forms of orphanage.
February 17, 2023, 20:55180Deinstitutionalization in practice
A difficult word and a simple explanation on the example of a specific family.
December 8, 2023, 17:00179Live in a palace
How restored monuments became shelters for displaced people.
March 16, 2023, 11:25178The Washington Post: The short life of baby Serhii, killed in a Ukraine maternity ward
November 28, 2022, 20:251777 years of support - great results!
We continue to support the Babich family, immigrants from the Luhansk region, who have been living in Zaporizhzhia since 2014.
January 10, 2023, 21:45174We help Kherson
Together with you, we provided our partners with a thousand liters of fuel to eliminate the consequences of flooding and shelling.
September 21, 2023, 18:50173How Maya’s Hope began
The story from Maya, the founder of the US foundation which helps Ukrainian disabled children.
October 24, 2023, 20:55173A small report of our work
70 occlusive bandages and 53 pairs of scissors for cutting clothes were purchased.
May 6, 2023, 10:45171High-quality education at school, even in war conditions
For more comfortable learning, it is necessary to purchase mobile boards and projectors.
December 13, 2023, 16:00169Help Ukrainian families survive in winter!
We provide people of Zaporizhzhia region with generators, battery charging stations, blankets and warm cloths.
December 15, 2022, 23:45168Double charitable cargo!
We sincerely thank the Loostdorf company for the dairy assistance, and NovaPoshta for the comfortable and free delivery!
July 14, 2023, 23:25168Alina with brand new "ears"!
Together with you, we bought hearing aids for a girl.
April 15, 2023, 10:55167Support from both sides of the Atlantic!
Almost 100 families with small children received diapers.
November 20, 2023, 21:00165News about Artem Fedko
Rehabilitation and genetic testing are scheduled for August.
May 25, 2023, 22:35163Nikita Zuyenko's long-awaited remission!
Fundraising has been stopped due to the fact that the child has died. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
February 15, 2023, 19:25162Fundraising for the operation for Gleb continues
The surgery is scheduled for June 5th.
May 12, 2023, 19:45160The collection for hearing aids for Bohdanchyk is ongoing
We lack about 25 thousand hryvnias.
December 5, 2023, 17:00159Step by step to a comfortable future
We continue to work for the sake of a safe and comfortable stay of children and adults in Zaporizhzhia.
July 8, 2023, 9:25157Surprisingly timely help
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul provided us with humanitarian aid, which we passed on to IDPs with children.
May 4, 2022, 7:55156Zaporozhye. Let's preserve childhood in the conditions of war!
Due to constant fears and stress, today most of the children who left for Zaporozhye from the occupied territories have mental health problems and need special attention.
March 4, 2023, 18:40156A warm home for everyone
Important steps on the way to opening homes for orphans and people with disabilities in Shcherbynivka.
December 6, 2023, 17:00154The government has adopted a number of resolutions to ensure the protection of children's rights
The Ministry of Social Policy continues to reform the sphere of social protection, including in the direction of ensuring children's rights.
June 6, 2023, 9:55153Thank you for your support, Dmitry, and please help Alina
Children diagnosed with cerebral palsy always need support.
December 7, 2023, 20:00153Ukraine demands that the russian federation hand over the lists of all abducted children
The Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister appealed to the russian Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova.
March 22, 2023, 21:55151Your help saves!
Medicines were bought for a boy injured in a road accident.
August 2, 2023, 22:55148The operation is done!
Thank you to everyone who participated in fundraising for Anton.
May 12, 2023, 23:55145We help children's hospitals
In March and April, we provided assistance to ZRCH in the amount of about $ 2 165.
May 18, 2023, 22:55143We need your help!
Taking care of children's health, we plan to "reboot" 25 teenagers from Zaporizhzhia in the Carpathians.
July 22, 2023, 23:15143Two family-type children's homes were built in Ternopil Oblast
Each house is designed for 10 children and their parents-educators.
June 17, 2023, 11:55142The gurgling of a mountain river instead of sirens
The first group has already gone to conquer the Carpathian. We need financial support to organize a trip for the second group.
July 26, 2023, 22:15142Sweet gifts from the front lines
On the initiative of boys and girls from the 82nd brigade, we organized a warm meeting with children.
December 19, 2023, 17:00142In Vilniansk, the last will of a woman was fulfilled
The woman asked to transfer all her savings to sick children and orphans after her death.
March 29, 2023, 19:15139Let's do more together!
We continue cooperation with charitable foundations and public organizations.
May 25, 2023, 22:55139The military hospital needs help!
In particular, the dental department is constantly in need of medical instruments and materials.
December 7, 2022, 11:45138She saved orphans in Mariupol from shelling
A resident of Mariupol was awarded the Order of Merit posthumously.
December 15, 2022, 11:45138We make children's dreams come true!
On the eve of Nicholas Day, 45 children with special needs received gifts from our foundation.
December 21, 2023, 11:00135Government discusses return of evacuated orphaned children to Ukraine
After returning to Ukraine, evacuated orphans and children without parental care should be placed in families rather than specialized institutions.
May 23, 2023, 21:55128Violation of children's rights in psycho-neurological boarding houses: The Commissioner appealed to the Prime Minister
Deinstitutionalization and problems of orphanages in Ukraine: challenges and solutions.
January 27, 2024, 17:00128Key recommendations on the reform of Ukraine’s child protection and care system
June 18, 2023, 18:55127Matvii Kaminskyi
Diagnosis: Down syndrome, seasonal hay feverA talented boy needs help.
January 15, 2024, 19:30126Task with an asterisk completed!
Found and purchased 700 kg of lime for the anti-tuberculosis dispensary.
June 12, 2023, 17:55118We help the military hospital
Modern materials and tools are necessary for the dental office of the hospital.
June 19, 2023, 20:45118A Christmas miracle for Victoria
They bought a coagulometer for the girl.
December 27, 2023, 20:00118One step closer to the dream of walking
Alina Shcherbak underwent orthopedic surgery.
January 26, 2024, 21:00107Help with soul
We received another incredible shipment from Great Britain.
February 9, 2024, 21:00100A moment of gratitude and reporting
Together with our partners, Maya's Hope has supported 400 families.
February 2, 2024, 11:0093We congratulate the big adoptive family on their return to Ukraine
Lilia, together with 7 adopted children, returned from Poland to the housing that you helped to arrange.
February 15, 2024, 19:0082Bohdan Mykhailenko
Diagnosis: AlopeciaFund collection is complete! We bought one package of medicine for Bohdan. Thank you for your help!
February 16, 2024, 13:0075Stepan Suvorov
Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, spastic diplegiaWe aim to collect 25 thousand hryvnias for the boy's rehabilitation within two months.
February 27, 2024, 10:0075Help needed for military treatment
We purchased consumables in the amount of 150 thousand hryvnias, but satisfied the request letter for only a third.
February 21, 2024, 18:0062Lev Ustinov
Diagnosis: Autistic Spectrum SyndromeSeven-year-old Leo requires regular comprehensive therapy, including physical rehabilitation courses, to facilitate full-fledged communication.
March 12, 2024, 14:0058February 29 is the Day of Orphan Diseases
This is a reminder of the importance of awareness of family doctors and early diagnosis, of psychological and financial support for families.
February 29, 2024, 12:1055We help the children's hospital
We bought a spirograph and test systems for the Nanoduct device for the pulmonology department.
March 21, 2024, 17:0053Real life, real charity
Shcherbinivka - a place where people just help other people.
March 25, 2024, 14:3051Anton Zakharov already equipped with new «ears»!
Together, they bought hearing aids for the boy. Many thanks to all involved.
March 10, 2024, 12:5050News Ivan Babich
Fighting and winning: How Vanya overcomes congenital hydrocephalus
January 18, 2023, 15:1049From boarding schools - to freedom
We will help people with disabilities to live in their own house and raise a child.
February 28, 2024, 11:0049Kyrylo Kulynych
Diagnosis: Peripheral paresis of the right footAn unsuccessful intramuscular injection led to catastrophic consequences.
April 22, 2024, 11:0047Anastasiia Kovalenko
Diagnosis: Hearing impairment of the I-III degreeFundraising is complete! Funds for hearing aids have been collected.
April 3, 2024, 19:0043We helped Matvia live without allergies!
We have successfully completed the fundraising campaign for the boy and have already procured two vials of the required medication.
March 28, 2024, 21:0039Help the child live in a family!
Anya's parents have special needs and need our support.
April 5, 2024, 19:3035Bohdan received medicine!
Thanks to your help, they bought a package of medicine for the boy.
April 14, 2024, 12:0033Excursion of children from Zaporozhye to Chernivtsi region
Thank you very much to everyone who helped us organize the first excursion in 2024.
April 9, 2024, 22:3031Myron Borysov
Diagnosis: Childrens autismRemedial classes will help Myron adapt to normal life.
April 30, 2024, 21:0021Collection for Mariiky rehabilitation continues
Treatment courses reduce muscle tone and relieve pain.
May 5, 2024, 21:0014Happy Child foundation - effective help to the most needy children of the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, since 2004
They need help:
You donated in 2024
$ 52 827
Our expenses in 2024
To 50 sick children | $20 933 |
Medical equipment: | $1 355 |
Humanitarian help: | $20 232 |
To disabled children: | $33 654 |
To children's village: | $1 034 |
To orphans and poor children: | $2 669 |
"Helpus" - help to adults: | $11 579 |
Service expenses: | $10 152 |
Total sum of expenses: | $103 613 |
$6 821 339
donated since 2007