Equipping Bulgarian orphans with the skills to improve their lives
Despite being an EU country, Bulgaria has one of the highest rates of orphaned or abandoned children in Europe.
At 18 children living in state
institutions are told to leave. With no state provision for these young people they leave with no money, no home, no job and no hope.
Official government statistics show that between 2001-
For many, crime, drugs and
prostitution become their only means of survival
We believe these young
people deserve a brighter
future...
One vital aspect of our work is the regular visits to the Orphanages in the area. Letting the children know that we care and that we put that care into action is a very powerful tool.
A typical trip would involve spending a week in one of the orphanages leading a diverse set of simple activities. Activities have included Art, Craft, Music, Sport, Cooking, English teaching (the kids also love to try to teach us Bulgarian) and much more.
Interested in joining one of our trips? Please get in touch.
The Problem
Visits
The House Of Rachel is a residential training centre working to break the existing cycle of poverty
We aim to equip young state care leavers with the skills, love and vocational training necessary to give them a better start to adult life
What will we offer?
- A safe place to live
- A family style atmosphere
- Love, compassion, dignity & hope
- Life skills -
e.g. Cooking, Hygiene, Budgeting - Employment experience
- Links with local employers
Safe House