War Russia against Ukraine

Disabled 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, 23:45 685
What 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, 19:55 448
Completing 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, 21:15 1114
We 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, 20:35 703
Surprisingly 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, 7:55 317
Breathe freely!

Purchased oxygen concentrators for patients with cystic fibrosis.

April 30, 2022, 9:55 530
Refugees 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, 22:45 624
Lisa's new life

The other day the girl underwent plastic surgery of the palate.

April 27, 2022, 7:45 564
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Cerebral palsy, spastic tetraparesis

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Full report

Our expenses in 2026
To 17 sick children $4 547
Medical equipment: $0
Humanitarian help: $7 425
To disabled children: $3 648
To children's village: $243
To orphans and poor children: $828
"Helpus" - help to adults: $1 982
Service expenses: $2 441
Total sum of expenses: $21 350

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