Children who have experienced orphanhood find it especially difficult to start school. Behind an outward appearance of well-being often lies a fear of being rejected again: the child is afraid no one will come for them, that they will be left alone once more. Such experiences leave a mark—they affect behavior, learning, and the ability to trust adults. That’s why preparing these children for school doesn’t begin with letters and numbers, but with psychological support: they need help processing fears from their past and feeling safe.
The foundation has many such stories. One boy, almost six years old, has lived with his adoptive family for about two years and has already settled in: he goes to kindergarten, plays with neighborhood children, and is used to the family routine. But sometimes he is suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety. He feels like no one will come for him, that he will be left alone again. He starts to cry and can’t stop for a long time. This isn’t a whim or a sign of being spoiled, but an echo of his orphaned past. Sessions with a psychologist help him work through fears related to his birth mother’s betrayal. In a year, he will start school, and the psychologist is already preparing him for these changes through play. In group sessions, he and his peers act out different situations to help him adapt more easily to a new environment with unfamiliar adults and children. This is a long and gentle process, but it’s necessary so he can start school without overwhelming anxiety, feel safe, enjoy learning, and make friends.
We are raising funds for psychological sessions to help prepare orphans for school. Support this campaign—your help shows children that someone will come for them, they won’t be left behind, and school can become not a trial, but an exciting new chapter.
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