Empower Children with Disabilities in Bulgaria

On December 20 was held the visit of our Santa Claus who personally handed a gift to each child / youth. Thanks to the volunteers of the organization "Teddy Bear" all children and youth have received gifts for Christmas for the second consecutive year. Everyone was very happy and satisfied with the gifts and the atmosphere in house was really warm, cozy and festive. All the carers and staff enjoyed and shared the holiday with the children. They helped them to unpack the presents and played different games with them. Part of the staff prepared some delicious food for the holiday - a home pies, cakes and baklava.

Volunteers:

We have several volunteers who are actively involved in the everyday life of the house. The children and young adults receive extra individual attention, and the staff feels supported.

Volunteers work individually with some of the children, depending on their needs. One of the volunteers teaches a child in English language because of the forthcoming adoption abroad. She also helps to welcome the children and young adults in our family house after school/day-care centre, feeds the ones with motor disabilities and organizes various activities - reading books, singing songs etc.

Another volunteer works individually with one of the girls who, due to her illness, is restrained. She sings to her songs, cuddle and stimulate her with various toys.

Since the beginning of the year a few new volunteers are interested in joining our volunteer program and after completing a training will start their work in our family type home.

A new occupational therapist:

We hired an occupational therapist to develop the daily living, work, social skills and confidence of our children and young adults. The therapist will help them to acquire knowledge about the world around them, master life and work habits to achieve greater independence and learn to overcome difficulties and gain new skills.