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Urgent Project:
The Ark Bomb Shelter
As the war in Ukraine continues, the safety of the children at The Ark is our highest priority. To comply with government safety mandates and to ensure our children have a secure space during air raids, we are urgently constructing a fully equipped bomb shelter on-site.
We need to raise funds immediately for structural concrete, secure ventilation systems, and emergency supplies to complete the shelter.
Welcome to the Ark.
The Ark is an organization that provides a healthy, happy and safe environment for some of Ukraine’s most at-risk children. Located in Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv, we function as a credible social rehabilitation and family restoration center—a home and place of comfort for many of Ukraine’s most neglected citizens.
Though each child’s case is different, we primarily work with children whose parents’ rights have been suspended or revoked as a result of their being deemed incapable of caring for children. Many of our children are typically referred to as “social orphans,” as they are not always orphans in the traditional sense of the word. The Ark addresses children’s physical, emotional and educational needs first, and then focuses on the potential options for placing children into a healthy family situation. We frequently provide counseling for rehabilitation and/or employment options for parents, as we maintain that should the home situation be reparable, a child is always best-suited for his or her home environment. However, in circumstances where placing the child back in his or her home is not possible, we strategically try to place children with a caring, trustworthy foster or adoptive family.
The All Ukrainian Charitable Fund
Father's Care is a non-profit, non-sectarian humanitarian organization in Ukraine that since 1998 has been involved in giving hope and a future to children at-risk and street children in Kyiv.
Get Involved
We welcome your gifts, whatever they may be - however, if you aren’t sure how to help Father’s Care, may we suggest one of the following:
PRAYER
Pray for the children of Ukraine. May we meet each child’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs at the Ark. Pray God would work in parents and families to create safer, loving homes. Family is sacred—may He restore lives and pour out His love and blessings on these children and their families.
VOLUNTEER
For 20+ years the Ark has hosted teams and individuals for volunteer stays—church or group trips (best for 1–2 week summers) and year-round volunteers. On-site volunteers get lodging and three Ukrainian meals daily, and help with construction, landscaping, games, discussions, and children’s programs. If you can’t come to Kyiv, support remotely by organizing local fundraisers—bake sales, benefit concerts, or school, church, or club events—and we’ll help brainstorm.
DONATIONS
The Ark relies entirely on donations from supporters around the world to care for the children in our care. Click the button to find out more information about donating to Father’s Care.
SHARE
We firmly believe in the power of individuals to make a difference. If you don’t have the financial capability to donate or the time to volunteer, please just take a few moments to share about our work with your family and friends. Share a Facebook post, retweet an update, or pass on our newsletter or website. The more people who can be a voice for the children and families of Ukraine, the more likely we are to see real change and real results.