Good Samaritan Children's Home, Reformed Church orphanage in Velyka Dobron, Ukraine
Good Samaritan Children's Home is a residential facility in Ukraine with separate buildings for living, working areas for farming, and structures for vegetable growing. The operation includes a bakery that produces fresh bread daily for those living there.
The home was founded in 1995 after Soviet times ended and state institutions in Ukraine faced serious problems. A Dutch aid organization was instrumental in starting this alternative care setting.
Children here participate in daily farm work, caring for animals and growing vegetables as part of their routine. This hands-on experience connects them to rural life and teaches them practical skills they can use later.
The place operates as a self-sufficient farm where most food is grown or baked on site. Regular health checks and school support are provided to ensure the children receive proper care and education.
Local community members regularly take children on outings and activities beyond the facility grounds. This integration helps the children feel connected to their wider surroundings in a way that is uncommon for homes of this type.
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