<< Looking back

This time of year is the season for reflection; for looking back on the past year to reflect on the experiences that have led to growth and progress. Here at EC, we have so much to be thankful for. We are grateful for the children whose lives we have been able to touch – and whose hearts have stolen ours. We are thankful for our many incredible supporters and donors who believe in EC’s mission to help the children of the world.

Looking forward >>

As we look back on this year, we also look forward to the coming year.

As we near the end of 2022, we are hoping to raise $35,000 through our Annual Appeal, which will allow EC to continue to grow and impact the lives of children in Kenya and India in 2023. It is through the donations of supporters that EC is able to do what we do. This holiday season, please consider giving to our Annual Appeal. Because of compassionate contributors just like you, we have already raised over one-third of the funds. Can you help us reach our goal?

If you have the means to do so, please consider donating to our cause. We accept donations via PayPal, credit card, and personal checks. For more information, please check out the donation page on our website. Additionally, EC is now able to accept donations via Venmo!

Gratefully,

Tracy

P.S. We’re excited to announce that after a three-year hiatus, EC’s Executive Director, Ruth Young, and I will be flying to Kenya in January 2023! We plan to meet with EC Kenya’s Board of Directors and several EC sponsored students. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming trip!

Two women sit on a bench with a child. — *Tracy and Ruth in Lanet Umoja, Kenya in 2019*

The war in Ukraine has sparked a worldwide call to action. Thousands of people have answered the call.

Andrii Morohov is one of those people.

Good News

Armed with the lifelong mantra that children must always come first, Kharkiv-native Andrii founded the NGO Blagovist 2013 (meaning Good News in English) in 2013 to aid and support orphans as well as children from low-income families in and around the city of Kharkiv. Now, Andrii has focused his nonprofit’s efforts on helping children who have been impacted by the chaos of war. From children hiding in subway stations from bombs to young families who have had to leave everything behind and flee, Blagovist 2013 has been providing humanitarian aid and essentials to as many people as they can, including everything from diapers, clothing, and basic food items to sketchbooks, pencils and paint for children.

Blagovist 2013

As Everyone’s Child continues to fundraise for Ukraine, we have been in awe of the work Andrii’s NGO has done and continues to do for the children of Ukraine. It is for this reason that we have selected his NGO as the beneficiary for all of the funds raised through EC’s Caring for the Children of Ukraine fundraiser.

With these funds, Blagovist 2013 will be able to support the following communities: 1) the children and families of the recently liberated Vilkhivsky community who have spent months living under occupation in basements; and 2) a large group of internally displaced people with young children who now live in the Valkovsky community in the Kharkiv region.

Good News: A man sits with two young girls and their mother on a bench with donated art supplies. — *Andrii gifts art supplies to two girls and their mother*

Good News: A young mother holds donated diapers and bottles with her newborn baby in a stroller. — *A young mother receives diapers and bottles for her newborn baby*

EC will continue fundraising for Ukraine through the end of June. If you are in a position to give, please click here to donate. Your gift will help rescue the children of Ukraine, one child at a time.

Good News: Children sit with donated goods in a shelter. — *Ukrainian children receive donated supplies at a shelter in Ukraine*

Thank you for your kindness,

Tracy