Orphanages

Orphanage #1

Age Group: newborn – 4 years
Number of Children: 100
UAC Contact: Igor Shepyeta

Beds packed tightly together in the sleeping room at Orphanage #1

Babies at Orphanage #1 spend time in an old outdoor playpen

Orphanage #3 (Medically Needy Children)

Age Group: newborn – 4 years
Number of Children: 125
UAC Contact: Igor Shepyeta

Orphanage #3 serves medically needy children including those born from HIV infected mothers, as well as invalids and those with varying degrees of mental illness.

This was the first orphanage in Odessa to receive aid from UAC, and as a result is in better condition than most. Nevertheless, there is still a great deal to be done to improve the lives of the orphans who live there.

Orphanage #4

Age Group: 7-17 years
Number of Children: 60+
UAC Contact: Peter Panin

Many of our Scholarship students come from Orphanage #4.

Children at Orphanage #4 receive Easter baskets from UAC.

Kids from Orphanage #4 and #5 spend time together
at Camp Victoria

Orphanage #5

Age Group: 7-17 years
Number of Children: 250
UAC Contact: Peter Panin

Orphanage #5 principally houses children from underprivileged families. Many of these children return home on the weekends.

Many of our Scholarship students come from Orphanage #5.

UAC provides a birthday celebration for a girl at Orphanage #5.

Children at Orphanage #5 receive a shipment of detergent and toiletries from UAC

Orphanage #7

Age Group: 6-18 years
Number of Children: 115

Orphanage #7 is home to approximately 100 children with and without special medical needs.

The most urgent need at this institution is a new bathroom in the building that holds a gymnasium and physical therapy room. This building currently has no bathroom, and children must travel a great distance in damp or wet clothing in order to use the bathroom in the main building. This is particularly problematic when the weather is cold. Construction of a new bathroom for these children is estimated at $6,500. Can you help?

One of the buildings at Orphanage #7

Orphanage #7 is home to many
medically needy children.

Orphanage #9

Age Group: 5-10 years
Number of Children: 90
UAC Contact: Igor Shepyeta

Warm winter hats and gloves were donated to the sweet children at Orphanage #9.

Volunteer John Nickleach spends time with children from Orphanage #9.

Orphanage #34

Age group: 7-17 years
Number of children: 150

Orphanage #34 is one of the neediest institutions in the Odessa region. The facility houses 150 children aged 7 to 17 years. The living conditions are squalid, and the young people are offered a very minimal education. UAC does what it can to supply the orphanage with the most basic needs such as proper nutrition, clothing, and health care.

The children at #34 are considered to be mentally disabled. Their conditions vary widely. There are some children who have learning disabilities such as dyslexia, and others with varying levels of autism. The majority of the orphans there appear to be in good physical and mental health, considering their circumstances.

UAC has been working with these children for 8 years. Many of the kids have personally expressed a desire to have a better education. UAC has a long standing and amicable relationship with the director of the orphanage, Zoya Alexandrovna, who is an honest and dedicated caregiver.

The next major addition to Orphanage #34 will be a new computer room generously funded by Helping Hands! Helping Hands worked hard to raise money which will be used to pay for 2 new computers, a printer, internet access, educational software, and a computer teacher who has a background in working with special needs children. This computer room will vastly improve the quality of life for these children!

Children at #34 wave to the camera!