Sharing October’s results and news with you:
🧡 Set a new record by hosting 10 tea gatherings for lonely elderly individuals across various corners of Ukraine, spreading warmth and comfort in Kremenchuk, Poltava, Opishnya, Yavoriv, Dnipro, and Kyiv.
🧡 Conducted packaging and distribution of food kits with World Bank employees, including the Ukrainian office director.
🧡 Launched our first informational advocacy campaign to draw attention to the plight of elderly people in our country, addressing various challenges they face daily in Ukraine and suggesting actions everyone can take to improve different situations.
🧡 Transparency is our core value, so we underwent another financial audit throughout October.
🧡 Alina Dyachenko, the advocacy lead at Starenki, participated in a roundtable at the Ombudsman’s Secretariat (Human Rights Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine), discussing the lives of the elderly in geriatric institutions and ensuring their rights. Alina also contributed to a working meeting on developing training for elderly care facility staff.
🧡 Actively engaged students in relevant fields as volunteers to assist lonely elderly individuals in Poltava.
Now, onto expressions of gratitude:
🔸 Thank you to the “SoftServe Digital Consulting Company” team for assisting in the tea gathering for lonely elderly individuals in Dnipro with treats and a creative workshop.
🔸 Appreciation to the “Amadeus” team for aid in packaging food kits and hosting tea gatherings for lonely elderly individuals in Kyiv with treats and gifts.
🔸 Thanks to the World Bank Kyiv office team for supporting our foundation, promoting assistance to the elderly, and helping distribute food kits.
Thanks and hugs to everyone who continues to donate, volunteer, and spread the word about us! Your support enhances the lives of lonely elderly individuals across the country.