Volunteers' support

Thanks to your support “Shag Navstrechu” managed to compensate the work of our volunteer Kristina Petrova. That is what writes Kristina in her report:

“Firstly I want to mention that although the work of the volunteer is based mostly on long-term effect, the results can be seen in 5-6 months. All volunteers and specialist are very glad to see even tiny children’s achievements. For example Sasha Y. is a hyperactive child, he hardly can concentrate on a classe. To calm him down we play with sensory brushes to develop his haptic sphere. We also had a training with yoga instructor from UK Jo who taught us how to work with children with special needs effectively and safely. Now Sasha Y. and I practice breathing exercises and massage, after which we go to art classes and start painting. During painting we also listen to the music and Sasha sings along on his own imaginary language. Not long ago he sat in silence during art classes. I can see that now Sasha started to make to noises, try to repeat some words. And that is a huge achievement for us and for Sasha!

Another child Igor K. has a lot of energy and that is great! We go on walks, he loves to run, to wander across the territory of the orphanage. We also try to paint in the art class and to work with playdough, but usually it’s hard for Igor to concentrate and very soon he looses the interest in the action. I try to work on that in order to develop his concentration on certain things.

Winter also passed great: specialists and volunteers of “Shag Navstrechu” congratulated every child of the 3^rd building, giving each child a special present he/she wanted.

“Shag Navtrechu” also celebrated 10-year anniversary of the organization. During this event we organized workshops, food zone and music zone. We also brought children from the orphanage and they eagerly participated in the celebration: started singing and dancing, participated in workshops. That experience is something we will hever forget!”