Usually, children in state-run homes, being fully supported by the government, do not acquire the skills necessary for everyday life and sometimes do not know how to do even the simplest things. A significant part of their time is left empty. The habit of doing nothing prevents children from adapting to normal life in society after leaving the children’s home.
We would like to share another example. More than 20 years ago, the Kurakin family established the “Home for Orphans” shelter using their own funds to help children facing difficult life circumstances. The residents of the Home, from the youngest to the oldest, take turns doing common household tasks. Everyone learns to prepare food, starting with simple porridge and gradually mastering more complex dishes. There is a large vegetable garden. In summer and autumn, mushrooms and berries are preserved. They also go fishing. In addition to developing everyday skills, the children engage in creative activities: they paint pictures, learn to play musical instruments, make handicrafts and work with clay.
To help safeguard the existence of this shelter, TechPolymer joined in supporting the “Home for Orphans”, as this family centre exists only thanks to the assistance of friends and charitable donors.
At the Orthodox “Home for Orphans” run by the Kurakin educators at the Church of Saint Philip, Metropolitan of Moscow, children find not only shelter but also a family, support and a foundation for further development and a fulfilling life. And when two hands are not enough, friends lend theirs to help…
