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There is a long ignored
group of orphans in Ukraine – those who have “graduated” from their orphanages at ages 16 – 18. These young people generally
have substandard education as compared to the normal public schools and are assigned to various trade schools, sometimes on
merit and often on convenience to the system. There are some special people trying to help a few of them – a drop in the
bucket compared to the need. Here is what I have found.
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| Hopeful Hearts Transition Home |
Hopeful Hearts
Foundation
. “…..it finally hit home to me that what we were doing was worthless if we weren’t
going to take it that next step further…..” . These people got it – they understand like few others and are willing to put themselves on the
line. They got it. . Their video speaks volumes
and is worth the time. Please open this page by clicking on the photo; Click on the Videos tab and scroll down to Street
Children and the Transition Home. . .
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| Last Bell Ministries Sheter where graduated orphans are cared for and cared about. |
Last Bell Ministries
. “The Last Bell Ceremony marks the end of the school
year for thousands of orphans in Ukraine. For 15- and 16-year old graduates, this ceremony means the end of life in an institution.
. “They face an
unsympathetic outside world, unprepared for independence. Most attend trade school for two years and live in poorly-run government
dormitories.
. “From the day of their graduation, they are disadvantaged by limited education,
inadequate life skills, and little to no family support. Because they feel rejected, lonely, and hopeless, they are vulnerable
to peer pressure and destructive behavior.
. “Many are lost to a world of drugs, alcoholism,
prostitution, crime, and suicide.”
. Please click on the photo to open Last Bell Ministries. . .
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| Open Arms Ukraine Losha |
Open Arms
Ukraine .
“One of our main goals has always been to provide tangible help to
these children we love so much - schooling and jobs. This past week we had the amazing opportunity to help our Losha Yeremenko
get into the Sumy trade school! .
“He made the decision to transfer down to Sumy from the village where his mother
lives; this is such a good move for him in countless ways. After two meetings with the director on his own things weren't
looking good. .
“So we decided to take matters into our own hands. After a 5 minute meeting
with the director he stood up to say, "Well, you've convinced me!" AND LOSHA IS IN!!” .
Please click on the
photo to read about this and more.
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| Rovno Ukraine, Graduate Orphans |
Little Lambs
Ministry
“ROVNO, UKRAINE” .
“In Ukrainian orphanages, though the kids are said to graduate,
they do not get the equivalent of a high school diploma and thus it is impossible to find a way to make a life for themselves.” .
Click on the photo and
visit the Little Lambs Ministry site. .
You just might be able to help them save
one of these children. Otherwise they generally face a short and sad future. . .
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| An Orphan Smiles |
An Orphan Smiles – a dream. . You can do this! Please please click on the composite and see how desperately these kids need help. . Look in these tabs for smiles – few and far between. You can help change that. . KIDS Orphanage 12, KIDS Mykolaivka,
GAP Tsurupinks, GAP Orphanage 12, GAP Mykolaivka . When you go to GAP Tsurupinks you will see Ella, yes she is the same Ella now known as Melanya you see at the top of
the Home page here. . Straight to the point - the other kids you see desperately
need help, desperately. They are Ella's friends. . If you don't believe
you can make a difference click on her photo on the Home page here and then on her hands. You will see the change to a new
person from an 18 frightened child trying to smile. You can help make this happen! . This is real. It does require a village. You can help create a village of loving care for one of
these kids. Make it a life time commitment. .
Please click on the composite. . .
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