Camp for Ukrainian children who lost a parent to war

Ukrainian Military Children and War Orphans

Hi, my name is Beth and I am fundraising for the Legacy of Heroes Project in Ukraine. This is a volunteer based charity that organizes summer camps and programs for children whose parents were killed or are currently on active duty in the war effort against the Russian invasion.

Here is the Mission Statement from the organizers of Legacy of Heroes:

The mission of this charity is to be able to provide the necessary support to children whose parents are currently defending Ukraine, or have recently died defending Ukraine while serving in the Armed Forces. The focus of these camps and programs will not be purely recreational, but patriotic. We will convey to the children-defenders of Ukraine the values of Ukrainian history, traditions and culture. We will develop knowledge about the heroes of Ukraine, the immeasurable influence of the Ukrainian diaspora on Ukrainian identity in Ukraine, as well as abroad.

The needs of children become even more pronounced in this extraordinary time of full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. This camp will provide a much-needed “safe” space for children to become children again, explore their collective Ukrainian heritage and identity, and have the opportunity to explore their own skills and strengths through the camp’s many different daily workshops.

To date, 6 projects have already been implemented

⦁ Tent camp Our History" August 2-13, 2022. 50 children and 25 educators.

⦁ BeActive - where, as part of the "Children of Heroes" sports festival, they took part in a sports quest and in the organization of this event. 35 children.

⦁ After the "Children of Heroes" camp meeting in the city of Khyriv on September 30 October 2, 2022. 45 children and 15 educators.

⦁ Winter camp "Our Christmas" in the city of Slavske. December 20-28, 2022. 45 children and 15 educators.

⦁ After the camp meeting "Art therapy" on March 25, 2023 in the city of Novy Rozdil.

2024 Camp Information:

Summer Camp is called "Our History"

Dates: June 26-July 9

Winter Camp is called "Our Christmas"

Dates: December 23 - 29

Costs are estimated for 61 people (45 children/16 educators/seminar leaders)

How your donations will be distributed (prices in USD):

Food x 13 days x 70 people: $5,750

Transport (buses): $500

Kitchen staff (2x 13 days): $660

Rafting on the Dniester River: $380

Camp T-shirts 80 pcs: $600

Medical supplies: $125

Camp Miscellaneous: $1800

-Purchase of tents (tents for 12-4 have already been provided by Oleg Pavlyshyn, still on the way)

-Coleman lamps (10 lamps)

-Equipment for showers/latrines (field latrines/showers must be built/excavated)

-Hygienic sets

-Water delivery (filtered water available on site)

-Generator

-Gas for the generator

-Water pump (located)

-Sound system

-Sleeping bags - Cutlery (rental) (1 bowl, spoon, cup)

-Kitchen items (for rent/some already available)

*ALL camp costs are subject to change due to currency fluctuations