Around the world more and more individuals and organizations are bringing light into the dark world of human trafficking. Allies joins this cause through prevention – educating kids about the lurking dangers before they age out of the orphanage. Why do we do it? Simple:
Average Life Expectancy
of orphans aging out of the orphanages in Eastern Europe.
15,000 teenagers as young as 16
are released each year from orphanages with nothing but the clothes on their back and a small bag of personal items.
Job | Prospects | Education | Family | Support System
At least 51%
will become homeless, incarcerated, commit suicide or fall victim to human trafficking.
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Allies in Youth Development engages orphans through nurturing friendships, modeling biblical love, and providing education –
What is Life Like for an Eastern European Orphan?
Get a glimpse of the daily challenges children face in the orphanage.
Engage
By training and engaging in-country university students and partners, we cultivate a culture of involvement that benefits orphans in and outside the orphanage.
Educate
Orphans need education, training and opportunities. Proper skills development through our education programs ensures their success and safety when it's time for them to lead independent lives.
Empower
Abandonment can lead any child down the wrong path. Restoring their motivation, self-worth and dignity empowers them to make better choices, improves educational abilities, and forms a foundation for success.
Who Do We Serve
The children woke up earlier than normal and there was an exciting atmosphere building up between them as they were packing their belongings for the move. Some children were filled with emotions as they were leaving, whilst others had tears in their eyes.
Childhood should be the happiest and the most carefree, curiosity-filled time in one’s life, and just because a child lost his or her parents doesn’t mean that he or she should be deprived of a normal childhood.
Growing up at the hand of an abusive father, Sergey and Sveta were accustomed to a life barely meeting emotional and basic needs. Memories are very hard to get rid of. Nights are especially difficult, as that is when their father would take in the alcolhol and the nightmares would become reality again, just like the night before. They were finally removed from their father’s care and placed in the orphanage.
Harry Potter has not lost its magic but continues to draw new fans and also excite the old ones.
The odds are stacked against Eastern European orphans, but Allies has a plan. Read how Allies is making a difference in the lives of thousands of orphans each year through human connection, education and life skills and how you can be a part of it.
How You Can Help?
Donate
Your partnership provides mentorship, education and physical necessities for the orphans.
Volunteer
Come to our “packing parties” to prepare boxes of donations to send to Eastern Europe.
Give Items
Donate new hygene items, school supplies, craft kits, new or gently used clothing, toys, games, and other items for the kids.
Share
Spread the word to your friends and colleagues. Or help us with our corporate sponsorship program by letting your employer know about Allies.
Through Education, Mentorship, Hope and Love
Read stories of recent orphanage visits by our team and what kinds of improvements the children are making because of love and attention from someone who cares.