An almost unimaginable humanitarian tragedy is taking place in the shadow of the war in Ukraine: since the beginning of the Russian invasion, around 20,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly torn from their families and deported to Russia. These children, often still very young, were not only alienated from their relatives, but also from their culture and identity. Many were placed in Russian families, where they were subjected to systematic re-education aimed at suppressing their Ukrainian origins.
The return of these children to their families seems hopeless in many cases. International organizations, such as the United Nations, ave classified these abductions as war crimes and are calling for urgent clarification and repatriation of the children concerned. The psychological damage to these children is immense, and the international community faces the challenge of healing these deep wounds. This abuse of the children is part of a broader strategy aimed at undermining Ukrainian identity and weakening the country’s national existence in the long term.
To enable these children to return and give them a future in safety, the support of the international community is essential, which is why we are establishing the international network ComeHome Assiciation. Since our vision, we have worked hard to realize this mission and continuously plan and build our organization as a DONGO: Donor Organized NGO. Our commitment is deeply rooted in ethical principles, empathy and compassion. These moral principles guide our work and are integral to our future daily operations.
We are a non-profit organization. We are therefore dependent on your donation
We have compiled documentation and official information on this topic to show why your donation is so valuable and important.
We are at the beginning of a long and challenging journey. In the coming months, we need to build up our network quickly and efficiently in order to provide these children with the help they urgently need. Every single donation is a crucial building block for the success of our mission. Your contribution will help us lay the foundations for our work – and save the lives of these children.
- Establishment of offices in Vienna and Kiev: These offices will serve as central contact points from which we will coordinate our rescue operations and provide the necessary support for the affected families.
- Recruitment of qualified specialists: We need a dedicated team of experts – from social workers and lawyers to psychological counselors. Your donation will help us to financially secure these important employees for at least eight months.
- Mobility and technical equipment: In order to be able to act flexibly, we need vehicles and modern technical equipment.
These are essential in order to be able to react quickly to new information and carry out rescue operations.
- Development of a secure internet system: A secure and efficient internet system is necessary for the networking of our international members and the coordination of rescue operations. Your support contributes directly to the development of this important infrastructure.
- Building an international network: The networking of human rights organizations, governments and committed individuals is crucial to locate the children and enable their return to their families. Your donation helps us to build and strengthen these connections.
Why your support is so important Our mission requires extensive resources and a strong network. In order to alleviate the suffering of these children, we have to overcome legal, logistical and financial hurdles. For this we need your help. Every donation helps us to further expand our network, locate children, create safe routes for their return and take the necessary legal steps.
Your contribution can change lives With your donation, you are helping to build a network that stretches across borders – a network that enables children to return to the safety of their families. Your contribution will fund vital search and rescue operations, support legal proceedings and help raise awareness of this urgent humanitarian issue.
How you can help
- One-time donation: Every amount you give brings us one step closer to our goal of saving children.
- Monthly support: With a regular donation, you can help sustainably and ensure that we can plan and act in the long term.
- Share campaigns: Spread our message in your network and help us reach even more people.
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