Ukrainian Orphan Support
Since the outbreak of war, IHC’s mission in Ukraine has shifted from facilitating orphan hosting to directly supporting orphans, their caregivers, and aged-out orphans. While we remain committed to resuming hosting in the future, we cannot proceed until the Ukrainian government grants approval.
In the meantime, our focus is on meeting both the physical and emotional needs of these vulnerable groups. This includes, but is not limited to, providing transportation, lodging, food, clothing, medical care, schooling, caregiver support, and other daily essentials. IHC is actively supporting both those who remain in Ukraine and those who have been evacuated.
The needs on the ground continue to evolve, and we are learning each day how to better serve the children and the caregivers who stand by them.
Our current areas of support include:
Supplying food and essential items to orphanages trapped in high-risk areas.
Meeting short-term needs for children and caregivers relocated to safer facilities.
Providing long-term care for children, orphanage staff, and refugees connected to our host program.
Maintaining and strengthening relationships between children and their former host families.
Supporting aged-out orphans who have been displaced by the war.
Fostering a supportive environment that preserves and celebrates Ukrainian culture.
Building long-term partnerships with support from our community in America.
Responding flexibly to urgent and unforeseen needs as the crisis continues.
