Making Kids Happy Is Easy!

On December 13, prior to St. Nikolas Day, RAC Kyiv attended inmates of Denyshy Ophanage (Zhytomyr region). As usual, we didn’t come empty-handed. On raised funds, with the aid of RC Kyiv’s members and Free Media Ukraine publishing house, we managed to purchase things they needed – warm winter jackets, house footwear, underwear, vitamins, juices and, of course, New Year’s sweets. Our thanks also go to Mars Ukraine for allotting chocolate presents for the kids. But the main surprise of the trip was meeting with a professional photographer, who took a portrait picture of every child, so they could treasure the memory of their childhood. 

Traditionally, we came with a New Year’s performance, transforming into fairy heroes and securing Grandfather Frost and Snegurochka’s aid, organized an interactive play with contests, games, songs and dances. It was nice to see how those kids grew in the past couple of months, we didn’t see them, and obtained completely new skills. The majority of their parents are divested of their parental rights, some kids come here with severe smudging and in a year they are able to sing, dance and perform. Due to a state program of stimulating adoptions, the number of kids in the orphanage significantly decreased – from 65 to 50 people. As this institution is sufficiently closed, spending time with guests is, probably, their biggest celebration, to which they prepared for quite a time. 

During the second consignment we passed them out toys – among which are LEGO constructors, cars, helicopters, railway, generally, everything a little boy can dream of. Obviously, besides material things they need attention and care, that’s why we are being systematic while coming to them, as if you come to a child once and don’t come the same time next year – it’s a crime, as one more time they will feel lost. That’s why we try to bring them only new things – these kids deserve the best! That’s why we make these projects public – as making kids happy is easier than we can imagine. Checked by Rotaract Club Kyiv!