“Even after two years, I often catch myself reflecting on my time in Orion as a volunteer. Whilst I could ramble on about what I learnt and did during the two-month stint there, it seems more appropriate to showcase the altruistic and vibrant characters of both the adults and the children who brought my experience […]
Lizzie Brichard’s Story
Lizzie Brichard was a recent Kithoka Amani Children’s Home volunteer. Read her story and the incredible memories she’s made here. “WOW I cannot believe it has been a year since my trip. I am listening to my ‘Kenya’ playlist and referring to my journal as I sit and write this extract, wondering how on earth […]
Happy 25th Anniversary from Sky Is The Limit, Uganda
Have a look at some of the incredible success stories that have come out of Sky Is The Limit with a special message from founder, Rose: “It’s always great to have friends who matter. When I look at my family especially those who have been successful in their lives through Sky Is The Limit Integrated Children’s Centre, I […]
Growing up at Kitezh and Orion
Take some time to read a few stories from the young people who grew up in Kitezh and Orion Dmitry Morozov. Founder of Kitezh I remember the brave active Liza who visited our 2 houses with one toilet in the depths of winter, forests and fields in deep snow. This was the future Kitezh and it would remain […]
A Letter from Bobo Lwin, Myanmar
Dear friends of Ecologia Youth Trust, It’s my pleasure to write this short letter to honour the 25th Anniversary of Ecologia Youth Trust. I’m so proud of Ecologia’s commitment and work towards empowering youth and communities in need. Kalyana Mitta Foundation and Ecologia share many values and commitment on ecological sustainability and the resilience of grassroots communities in different regions of the world. On behalf of KMF, I’d […]
My Experience as a Kitezh/Orion Godparent
I am prompted to think back to the golden September weekend in 2006 when I first visited the children’s community in Kitezh. Although I had already been sponsoring Ecologia’s project, it was my first real contact with the community and I knew almost at once that I wanted to become more actively involved. I became a “godparent” sponsoring Slava, and later Sasha and Maxim in Orion, and have come to know them and their foster families well over […]
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Learn Russian at Orion this Summer!
Want to learn Russian but not sure where to go? Ecologia has you covered! After months of discussions and ironing out the kinks, we are pleased to announce that our Russian Language Course is back! Between 27 th June – 22 nd July 2020, you can take part in our Beginner or Intermediate Intensive Russian […]
Changing Lives One Hairstyle at a Time
Ecologia and our partner, International Peace Initiatives (IPI), are very proud to announce that the first year of the three-year Hairdressing Skills Training Project has begun! 25 Women in Meru, Kenya, have started the remarkable journey of changing their lives by studying a Diploma in Hair and Beauty at the IPI Polytechnic. Their course started […]
Working with Disengaged Young People
EMPOWERMENT RATHER THAN CONTROL Diana Whitmore Why is it important? This article is borne out of frustration – frustration that our troubled young people today are not receiving the quality of care, authentic attention, positive intervention and loving support that they both badly need and deserve. What do we aim for? Do […]
