Odesa Charity Foundation “Shliakh do domu” (Way Home)
The Odesa Charity Foundation “Shliakh do domu” is one of the oldest and largest charitable organizations in southern Ukraine, founded in 1997. For more than 28 years, the organization has been creating conditions in which every child and family in crisis can find protection, support, and a path toward a stable future.
Mission and principles
The foundation’s work is based on the needs of the people and communities it serves. It integrates different programs to ensure that each person receives a full cycle of support — from emergency assistance to long-term development opportunities.
The organization helps people not only survive a crisis but also find a path toward stability and a new life.
Areas of work
Child and youth protection
- Educational hub: support for schoolchildren in overcoming learning gaps and access to online education
- Early development centers: a safe environment and school readiness support for preschool children
- Children’s leisure programs: sports and creative studios, camps, and cultural activities
Protection from Violence (GBV)
- “Aurora” Shelter: a safe refuge for women with children who have experienced violence or war
- Comprehensive support: psychological, social, and legal assistance to help women regain independence
Emergency support and resilience
- Transit center: temporary housing, food, and medical assistance for people who have left conflict-affected areas
- Humanitarian support: evacuation and provision of basic needs for communities
Psychosocial support (MHPSS)
- Individual and group counseling, art therapy, and sensory room-based interventions
- Innovative approaches such as agrotherapy based on the organization’s own farm
Health care
- Prevention of socially dangerous diseases (HIV, TB, hepatitis)
- Mobile clinics providing outreach medical services
Foundation in numbers
- 28 years of experience
- 178 implemented projects
- Around 15,000 beneficiaries receive support annually
- 18 service centers in Odesa, Mykolaiv, and Kherson regions
Contacts:
- Address: 65082, Odessa, Sofiivska St., 10.
- Phone: +38 (050) 777 20 76.
- E-mail: fund@wayhome.org.ua.
- Website: wayhome.org.ua