Slobodskoy Orphanage is a refuge for children who have experienced abandonment, neglect, and abuse. The town of Slobodskoy was founded in 1505. It is located along the Vyatka River and is 22 miles northeast of Kirov. The orphanage is located on the outskirts of the town.
During World War II it served as a hospital and later on became a boarding school for orphaned children. This orphanage is unique because it is a home and boarding school for children with special needs. The children’s ages range between seven to sixteen years old, and they attend school until 9th or 10th grade. The children live in different family groups which foster community, responsibility, and respect. Over 100 dedicated teachers, caregivers, and maintenance staff love and care for the children. Through the orphanage programs and the supportive staff, children at Slobodskoy are given the opportunity to develop into healthy, independent, and successful adults.
With the partnership of Mission 1:27, the children at Slobodskoy Orphanage have the opportunity to grow physically, spiritually, and emotionally while the Mission 1:27 community also experiences positive transformation!
The HopeChest Team Supporting Slobodskoy
Katya Celenina
Country Director
Orion Netsanet
Strategic Partnership Director
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Your sponsorship is the starting point of a journey that equips vulnerable children, their families, and their communities to create sustainable transformation. When you sponsor a child with HopeChest, you are not just supporting one child — you are helping transform entire communities.
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