Vverh
Director: Olga Tikhomirova
Website: www.vverh.su
Vverh works with young people who have been through the State care system of children’s homes and internats. Their mission is to help these youngsters to develop their full educative & social potential and to overcome issues associated with institutionalisation.
Upon entering society after years spent in institutions, it is very common for State care graduates to embark upon a rapid downward spiral of alcoholism, drug addiction, crime and vagrancy. The suicide rate amongst this group is frightening.
Vverh provides support, counselling, career & employment advice as well as a rigorous programme of classes and education to assist entry into college and university. Emphasis is placed on building self-esteem, thus enabling these young people to have confidence in their abilities and to take responsibility for their own futures.
Other ARC Projects
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ARC is funding the construction of a further wing at this Tuberculosis Sanatorium, which will treat very small children aged 12 months to 3 years.
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Early diagnosis, physical rehabilitation & educative support for children with special needs.
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Provides support & education for socially deprived children & young people in the Chertanovo district of Moscow.
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Provides top-up education for young people who have been through the State orphanage system.
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Project works to improve the quality of life for Russian children with Downs syndrome.
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Supports single-parent families and disadvantaged children in Moscow.
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Rehabilitation centre for children with special needs. They also run a successful hippotherapy riding centre.
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A small musical theatre company for young people and adults with Downs syndrome.