Nov 3, 2020Exploited and unprepared for independence; meet SergeySergey is 22 years old but has the developmental age of around 10. Love Russia mentor, Nadya, told us of his challenges, how vulnerable...
Jan 8, 2020Capable in the KitchenWhen you grow up in a family, you always see meals being prepared. From that, we develop an understanding of where our food has come...
Oct 1, 2019A different kind of FamilyTheir carer *Lena told us about Andrei and Yana's developmental problems due to previous neglect, that they did not know how to feed the
May 31, 2019IN THEIR OWN WORDSAt a regular meet up with orphanage graduates in the new transition home in St Petersburg, we chatted with orphans about their lives and the
Apr 12, 2019Teens Without BoundariesWhen orphans leave orphanages, they get that ‘magic ticket’ most of us wanted as teenagers – no-one telling us what to do, no-one interferin
Aug 24, 2018Where to Begin? Building Self-ConfidenceThe young people our Mentors work with hold so much hurt from their lives of trauma, rejection, poverty and hopelessness. Most of them...
Jul 13, 2018Why Do Orphanage Leavers Need Our Support?This is why we know our work in Russia is so crucial – because any intervention at any part of the cycle can stop the domino effect from con
Jun 22, 2018Meet new Mentor AlinaThe journey to this point is often bumpy but knowing that even when they make mistakes, their Mentor will still be there for them is a huge
Jun 15, 2016Father’s Day – marketing fad or 'Thank You Dad'?Whether we choose to celebrate Father's Day or aim to cherish them all year round, it does remind us to acknowledge and be grateful for...