Story

Teenagers in St Petersburg orphanages and recent orphanage-leavers are supported by psychologists and volunteer families to help them make the difficult transition to adult life. Group activities and individual therapy helps them overcome childhood traumas and prepare themselves for living independently, finding and keeping a job, and forming positive, trusting relationships.

Impact

The 60 young people who take part in our programme will learn to take responsibility and solve their own problems in the future. We believe this is essential for their future happiness, their employability and the success of their future family life. Their success will benefit the whole community, meaning lower crime and anti-social behaviour and lower welfare dependency.

Challenge

Every year around 800 young people leave orphanages in St Petersburg. When they leave aged between 17 and 23 many of them will quickly find themselves homeless, involved in crime and risky behaviour. Surveys show that six years later three out of every four will still feel isolated and find it difficult to cope with life. Every aspect of their lives is affected: they are often unemployed, have poorer health, and find it difficult to maintain relationships.

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