Aid to neighboring areas

Aid to the Karelia and to the Baltic Countries

 

Usually the developmental aid is perceived as work done somewhere far away. Local differences between standards of living can still be huge. Border between Finland and the Federation of Russia has huge difference. In the remote areas of the Republic of Karelia the Orthodox church is the only provider of social and material aid.

Humanitarian aid to neighboring areas is carried out by volunteer work. The aid is given in collaboration with local parishes, monasteries and convents, and local people. The other objective of the work is to empower the local people to take the responsibility them self’s.

In the picture Lujba (right) with her friend Maria from Aunus, The Republic of Karelia. Ljuba is a local who helps to provide the aid for the poor. Picture Nina Loimi 

 

Companionship and cultural sharing

 

The humanitarian aid forges also companionship and cultural sharing. Working in the Karelia we support the minorities and their cultural heritage.

The aid given is donated by Finnish parishes, entrepreuners and private citizens. The aid needed is for example school supplies, special equipment for hospitals, sanitation supplies and different things to women’s clubs and orphanage.

 

 

A girl from the Hegumenia mother Evpraksija's convention orphanage. Picture Nina Loimi

 

If you are interested, please contact us. The work in the Republic of Karelia and the Baltic Countries is really essential. 

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