1. Does the Foundation handle international or national adoptions?
The Foundation consistently advocates for family-based care and foster care in cases where children have lost their parents for various reasons. Regarding adoption—a highly complex process, especially in wartime—the Foundation approaches this issue with great caution and responsibility. Considering the risks involved in adoption procedures and the restrictions on international adoption during wartime, the Foundation does not provide assistance or consultations on either national or international adoption.
2. Does the Foundation operate in temporarily occupied or seized territories?
The Foundation is registered as a legal entity in accordance with the applicable laws of Ukraine, which prohibit activities in temporarily occupied territories as of February 24, 2022, as well as in the territories temporarily occupied or seized after the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
3. Does the Foundation operate internationally?
The Foundation is a Ukrainian charitable organization operating primarily within Ukraine. However, we also support Ukrainians abroad through online services. The Foundation has offices in Germany and the United States and collaborates with partner organizations in Europe, Canada, the U.S., Australia, and other regions worldwide, enabling us to achieve our statutory goals more effectively.
4. How does the Foundation cooperate with Ukrainian government authorities (e.g., the Ministry of Social Policy, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Health)?
The Foundation is fully independent in implementing its statutory objectives and does not support any political party—either in Ukraine or abroad. At the same time, the Foundation’s officials maintain working relationships with representatives of government agencies at all levels, including central executive authorities, to protect children’s rights and best interests. The Foundation also cooperates with government bodies at all levels through bilateral memorandums of cooperation and supports specific initiatives by state institutions aimed at assisting and rehabilitating children affected by the war.
5. Is the Foundation an official partner of international organizations?
The Foundation recognizes the importance of the work done by international organizations, shares their values, and is currently a member of the Eurochild international network of organizations and individuals. The Foundation also remains open to future partnerships within joint projects or programs.
6. Does the Foundation provide legal assistance to children and/or families with children or help with document processing?
The Foundation helps children and their parents overcome difficult life circumstances, provides psychological support, and offers consultations with a case manager. While the Foundation does not systematically handle document processing, in specific cases, we can:
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Assist with processing government payments, benefits, compensations, and social statuses (including the official status of a child affected by the war);
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Provide other services upon request, such as support from a psychologist, lawyer, speech therapist, or leisure specialist.
If you need assistance, please reach out to the nearest
regional center of the Foundation. A case manager will guide you through every step and help you find the best possible solution.
7. Does the Foundation document war crimes, including those committed against children?
Like many other non-governmental organizations in Ukraine, the Foundation is deeply committed to ensuring that the aggressor state—Russia—is held accountable for war crimes, especially those committed against children. However, the Foundation does not independently collect testimonies, document facts, process evidence, or submit it to international justice bodies. While providing assistance to children and psychological support to families, Foundation representatives may encounter such testimonies and refer victims of these crimes to the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine.
8. The Foundation’s position on cooperation with Russia and businesses targeting adult audiences
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The Foundation does not cooperate with businesses targeting adult audiences, including companies engaged in the production or distribution of alcohol or tobacco, gambling, or pornographic websites and publications.
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The Foundation does not cooperate with Russian citizens, Russian businesses, or foreign companies whose owners, founders, or top management include Russian citizens.
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The Foundation does not cooperate with foreign companies included in the International War Sponsors list compiled by Ukraine’s National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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The Foundation reserves the right not to respond to requests from such companies or organizations.
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The Foundation does not cooperate with Russian media outlets or media financed or controlled by Russian citizens. Moreover, the Foundation does not engage with Ukrainian or foreign media that spread pro-Russian propaganda narratives threatening Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
9. Which groups of people does the Foundation support?
We support children under the age of 18 who have been affected by the war. In exceptional cases, defined by the Foundation’s regulations, assistance may also be provided to young people up to age 21—for example, if a child has been returned from the occupied territories of Ukraine or from Russia after forced deportation. We also provide support to parents, as their resilience and care are essential for the well-being of children.