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Mentors for Ukrainian orphans<\/h1><\/div>

Become a mentor for a child in the evacuated orphanage!
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>> Go to mentor application form<\/span><\/a><\/div>
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Which children are we supporting?<\/h3><\/div>

In April 2022, more than 80 children and young people with disabilities were evacuated from their orphanage in Kryvyi Rih (Ukraine) to Germany because of the war. They now live at the Dominikus-Ringeisen-Werk in Ursberg (Germany), where they are also coping with the trauma of war and forced displacement on top of their already difficult circumstances. We are currently looking for mentors for around 30 of them. (Evacuation story)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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How does mentoring work?<\/h3><\/div>

As a mentor, you visit “your” child in Ursberg about once a week and support them based on their individual needs. You build a respectful and caring relationship and spend fun, meaningful time together. Playing, reading books, coloring, going for walks \u2013 the activities depend on the child’s interests and needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What is the goal of the mentoring project?<\/h3><\/div>

Our goal is to help these Ukrainian refugee children socialize and integrate more easily into life in Germany. A personal relationship with their mentor is also meant to support them in processing trauma and strengthening their emotional well-being.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, our mentoring project was honoured with the Swabian government\u2019s Integration Award 2023<\/a><\/span> und Social Award 2025<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What does it mean to be a mentor for refugee Ukrainian children?<\/h3><\/div>

These children need stability and personal connection. As a mentor, you take on a very responsible and long-term role. You build a friendship with the child, give them individual attention, and support them according to their needs. You share your experiences and life skills with your mentee. Through this bond, not only does the child learn and grow, but so do you as a mentor.<\/p>\n

Important:<\/u> To become a mentor for refugee orphans, you should be able to commit reliable time to your mentee over the coming year. Ending the relationship prematurely would be very painful for the already traumatized child \u2014 and that must be avoided.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Is it possible to adopt Ukrainian orphans in Germany?<\/h3><\/div>

No, adoption <\/a>of Ukrainian refugee children from evacuated orphanages is not possible in Germany. They are here only temporarily due to the war. However, through mentoring, these children can receive individual care and emotional support that gives them strength and hope.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Who can become a mentor?<\/h3><\/div>

You can apply if you:<\/p>\n