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Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine

by Charitable Foundation Zaporuka
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Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine
Free Accommodation for Kids with Cancer in Ukraine

Summary

The project provides free housing for families with children affected by cancer and other severe diagnoses in wartime Ukraine. The newly opened Dacha Family House in Kyiv and the rented one in Lviv can both host up to 15 families per day, offering a safe, comfortable stay near hospitals. No similar houses exist in Ukraine. As cancer treatment lasts for months, families need a stable and secure environment to care for their children.

$150,000
total goal
$78,937
remaining
369
donors
1
monthly donor
6
fundraisers
10
years

Challenge

Most children with cancer and other serious illnesses from across Ukraine come to medical centers in Kyiv and Lviv for long-term treatment. With compromised immune systems, they cannot stay in hostels or shelters. Being without a home during months of treatment is not only physically exhausting but also emotionally devastating, straining families and affecting recovery. These children who endure painful procedures and long hospital stays need a safe, loving place where they can feel at home.

Solution

The new specially designed Dacha Family House, opened in Kyiv in 2023, has family rooms, wheelchair-accessible areas, spaces for cooking and dining, rehabilitation, psychological support, play, and learning, creating a true home away from home. In 2024, the Dacha in Lviv was opened in a rented house, following a similar model. Both houses host up to 15 families per day, providing a comprehensive support system to help them navigate the challenges of their children's illness.

Long-Term Impact

Dacha provides free accommodation for at least 200 families annually, creating a comfortable and familiar environment for ill children while keeping families together. Hospital separations can strain relationships, sometimes leading to parental divorce, while siblings may feel neglected due to the demands of care. By offering a home-like space, Dacha helps preserve family bonds, providing the emotional stability for children's healing and overall family well-being during treatment and beyond.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

Charitable Foundation Zaporuka

Location: Kyiv - Ukraine
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Project Leader:
Iana Dashkovska
Kyiv , Ukraine
$71,063 raised of $150,000 goal
 
683 donations
$78,937 to go
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