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18.04.2025
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The “Voices of Children” Raised Nearly $35,000 to Support Children in Sumy

The Voices of Children Charitable Foundation has completed its fundraising campaign to open a psychological support center in the frontline city of Sumy. Instead of the planned $30,000, the campaign raised a remarkable $34,789, thanks to donors from around the world.

The campaign aimed to make support systemic rather than isolated. The funds raised will allow us to set up a fully equipped psychological support center for children in Sumy and strengthen the work of our mobile team in the region.
The Foundation is already searching for a space for the future center—one that is safe, accessible for children, and suitable for our specialists..

Since November 2024, our team has been working in Sumy and nearby communities, offering individual and group sessions for children coping with loss, fear, and anxiety. Despite Russia’s constant attacks, our specialists continue their work.
The “Voices of Children” Raised Nearly $35,000 to Support Children in Sumy — Image  1
The “Voices of Children” Raised Nearly $35,000 to Support Children in Sumy — Image  2
We are truly grateful to everyone who took part in the campaign—whether through a donation, words of support, or by sharing. Thank you for protecting childhood with us.

Beyond Sumy, we continue working across other regions of Ukraine—and we are even building a large-scale rehabilitation center for children and families affected by the war. You can support our ongoing work with a donation.
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