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Ukraine, Priazovje

Community Transformation

Located 300 km southeast of Nikopol, Dnipropetrovs’k, the Priazovje Orphanage was started by the Evangelical Baptist Church, which saw a need that was not being met. After prayerful consideration they were given a vision to open an orphanage. In 1998 renovations began on the first building after capital funds were received from the Mennonite Central Committee. Four years later, the Priazovje Orphanage opened its doors and began caring for 25 orphans who were placed there by the state. Since the opening, the orphanage has not received any government assistance, rather the state requires taxes, dictates the amount of orphans sent to the orphanage, and expects specific items to be purchased in order to maintain their government status. The orphanage is currently home to 12 girls and 25 boys, as well as 26 workers. Our goal is to provide orphans with a safe and secure loving environment, enabling them to learn valuable life skills, education and trades, and giving children the opportunity to succeed once they are required to leave the orphanage.
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Orphan Transition Home
The Priazovje Orphanage is allowed to care for orphans until they turn 18. The first orphans to graduate will be in 2009. It is essential to provide them with a permanent residence in order to assist them to successfully transition into society, instead of being forced to live on the streets.
View Project Profile, Nov 08 (PDF)