Charitable Foundation “Pomogayem”

The Pomogayem Charitable Foundation was established in 2009 to help seriously ill children and support family-based care. Over the years, the activities have expanded, but the original goals have always remained a priority.

In 2020, the Pomohaem Charitable Foundation joined the Ms. Patroness support network for victims of domestic and gender-based violence.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, we have joined the humanitarian response: opened a shelter and started evacuations (currently these projects are suspended); provide humanitarian assistance in the Dnipro region, in the frontline and de-occupied territories; participate in emergency response to the challenges of war; and provide psychosocial support.

Particular attention is paid to children; families with children with disabilities; families raising orphans and children deprived of parental care; and victims of violence.

The foundation is based in Dnipro, but some projects go beyond the region: in particular, the project of targeted assistance to seriously ill children works throughout Ukraine; humanitarian aid to war victims is provided in all frontline regions.

Mission: to help people in difficult life circumstances become self-sufficient.

Areas of work:

1. Meeting basic needs

• humanitarian aid in the frontline and de-occupied territories, in remote communities of Dnipropetrovska oblast
• a humanitarian hub in Dnipro (vulnerable families can choose used clothes, shoes and household items there. Anyone can bring used items in good condition. The hub is open from Monday to Friday at 9.00-17.00 in the central district of Dnipro; tel. 0800330156)
• financial assistance (registration for financial assistance from international organizations)
• support for temporary accommodation in Dnipro and the region
• emergency response to emergencies

2. Healthcare

• Targeted assistance (introduction of individual fees for medical goods and services, primarily for children);
• rehabilitation of children with neurological and psychiatric disorders at St. John’s Center.

3. Psychological and social support

• psychological support;
• hospital clowning (the Dr. Clown Dnipro team has been working in the Regional Children’s Hospital, children’s institutions, geriatric boarding houses, and temporary residence facilities for over 15 years);
• psychological relief measures (art therapy, retreats, recreational activities)

4. Maintaining viability

• integration activities (excursions, studios, master classes);
• an inclusive space for children with disabilities is planned to be opened.

5. Support for education

• making up for educational losses;
• support for inclusive education.