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We met Serhii in Kyiv underground heating main. He was imprisoned at the age of 15. Twelve years later when Serhii wanted to return to his native Crimea, he could not since he no longer had a passport and by that point, Crimea had been occupied. When Serhii met brother Sebastian Jankowski OMI, the Caritas-Spes Mobile Soup Kitchen Coordinator, he brought Serhii to a retreat and began to take care of him.

The photo was taken during the St. Nicholas Event for the Homeless, an annual event dedicated to finding people who do not come to places where the Mission distributes food. We bring food, warm clothes, washbasins, and laundry detergent to the homeless living in Kyiv’s underground heating mains. Underground, in complete darkness, among the scattered rubbish, shining a lantern, we looked for people for whom this light became a light of hope.

Editor Tetiana Kalinichenko ANNUAL REPORT 2019 3. 2.8. 2.7. 2.6. 2.5. 2.4. 2.3. 2.2. 2.1. 2. 1.4. 1.3. 1.2. 1.1. 1. Fire alarmsystem upgrade inthree Caritas-Spes Ukraine vacation camps of Oleksandrivka and Zarichany Kitchen equipmentfor thevacation campsinthevillages Zarichany InclusionBuilding for Children withDisabilities Reconstruction andre-profiling oftheJohn Paul IISocialCenter in Kyiv Installation ofaheatingsystem inYablunytsia dininghall Renovation ofthepremises oftheCaritas-Spes Ukraine NationalOffice A heater for Kovcheg Center Opening ofthesoccer field inNadiya Children CampinZarechany Village Korotych Single MotherHomeofNadiya Project The Pediatric Palliative Care Ward Strengthening local self-organization andcivicactivityinUkraine Management Standards RESOURCE PROJECTS 2019PROJECTS MAP WHO WE ARE INTRODUCTION THE YOUNG PROJECTS 20 22 10 10 18 18 18 16 16 19 14 15 21 21 12 8 6 4 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6.8. 6.7. 6.6. 6.5. 6.4. 6.3. 6.2. 6.1. 6. 5. 4. Annual Easter Baking Winter Bootsfor Kids Phenylketonuria Patients Support Children Winter Vacations inAustria Farmak Medicinefor Foster Homes Christmas Angel Christmas candle All-Ukrainian medical action OUR PARTNERS FINANCIAL REPORT SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP HUMANITARIAN AID CHURCH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ANNUAL CHARITY ACTIONS THE POOR AND HOMELESS NURSING SENIOR CARE 40 30 30 38 28 36 39 42 26 34 35 35 33 32 31 31

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The report you hold in your hands is the result of our years Loving thy neighbor is a duty of every The beginning of a new year has opened of work and our gratitude to God for all we have been able Christian and a mission of the Church. a new page in my priestly life. A new to do. Every year, in addition to the planned activities, there The works of mercy for widows, orphans, chapter has begun, dedicated to serving are always projects which God himself plans. prisoners, the sick, and the needy in the Caritas-Spes Mission. The image constitute its essence. of a workshop in which every master For me, the biggest project in 2019 was the opening of the is working on advancing «human House of St. Joseph, the third home in the project «Nadiya». Large organizations become aware of dignity» captivated my imagination. Here, thanks to the right conditions, single mothers have the needs of an ordinary person thanks I used to see this word written with the opportunity to raise their children, in an environment to us and join our efforts in building various connotations, with a hint of safe from domestic violence, and enjoy the happiness of a just society. Through this, we become commercialization or comicality. But the flourishing motherhood. We have created all the conditions a connecting link of the chain of good. beginning of this chapter was different, for both mothers and children to be happy. This is, in my drawn by the hand of an unknown opinion, the greatest achievement. I am grateful to every benefactor, volunteer, calligrapher, inscribing the story of and partner. Thanks to you we have merciful service in the Book of Life in I also want to emphasize that foreign donors want to been able to support more than 120,000 graceful and clear handwriting. And I have help through reliable partners. Evidence of this was our people. I offer every Sunday Mass for all great hope that the mysterious Painter cooperation with various funds and the opening of Ukraine’s the donors as well as workers of Caritas- will not run out of ink, that the workers first children’s palliative ward in Kyiv. So, we are trusted, Spes Ukraine and pray that we continue laboring on restoring the beauty of human and thanks to this trust we are doing great things today. to be an instrument of God’s merciful love, dignity will not run out of strength to by consoling and restoring human beings. faithfully serve Him and human beings.

— Stanislav Shyrokoradiuk Bishop of Odesa-Simferopol — Fr. Petro Zharkovsky — Fr. Vyacheslav Grynevych .ORG Honorary President, Moderator of the Religious Mission President of Religious Mission Secretary General of Religious Mission Caritas-Spes from the RCC in Ukraine. Caritas-Spes Ukraine Caritas-Spes Ukraine CARITAS-SPES 6 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 7

WHO WE ARE

Caritas-Spes Religious Mission of the Roman in Ukraine is one of Year after year Caritas-Spes Ukraine reaches around a the 48 members of the Caritas Europe Federation and Caritas Internationalis global Confederation including 162 catholic organizations. In Ukraine, Caritas-Spes is 120 000 people. They are the elderly, the lonely, people with disabilities, present in all the regions, having its National Office and seven regional branches the young, students, families in crisis, the unemployed, and other vulnerable groups. operating in each diocese of the Roman Catholic Church (RCC).

— Caritas-Spes works for social justice, promoting Christian charity.

— Our activities are aimed at fighting poverty, establishing peace and restoring human dignity regardless of faith, race, Around 5,000 children were embraced political or ideological beliefs. with care by Caritas-Spes

Around 200 young people have the opportunity to get education thanks to Our Mission Cherish merciful love and hope in actions our scholarship programs

Around 150 elderly people found their place Our Vision Building the civilization of love, justice and peace aimed in the Mission’s Charity Nursing Home at poverty reduction, promotion of justice and renewal of human dignity in all the regions of Ukraine More than 12,000 families and individuals are registered at Caritas-Spes Social Centers and receive either humanitarian, medical, or educational assistance Values The main sources of inspiration guiding Caritas-Spes according to their need Ukraine are Catholic Social Teaching, the Gospel, and .ORG current legislation. The Mission’s daily work is based on More than 100,000 poor and homeless three principles: respect for the human person, solidarity, receive assistance on regular basis and subsidiarity. CARITAS-SPES 8 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 9

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In early 2020, Caritas-Spes Ukraine received funding from the Organization Development Solidarity System and directed the funds to implement an PROJECTS Improvement Plan. This plan provides for two main vectors: organization development and improvement of the Mission’s financial system. Catholic Relief 2019 Services (Caritas USA) assisted financially and with advice. WHAT WAS DONE IN 2019

— Statutes changes began. 1.1. CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS MANAGEMENT STANDARDS — A strategic plan for 2020-2023 was developed. — Documentation on the prevention of violence and 1. corruption has been put into effect (Policies, Codes, etc.). From May 27th to June 7th, 2019, the National Office of Caritas-Spes Ukraine conducted a two-week self- — A gradual transition to transparent funding was done. examination of the unification of the management of Caritas Internationalis Standards. This is mandatory for all member — Recommendations on change in the governing body were organizations of the Caritas Internationalis Confederation. taken into account and the work on creating Management Self-assessment is the first big step towards improving the and Supervisory Boards of the Caritas-Spes Religious organization’s performance following the Standards. Mission was begun.

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CARITAS-SPES in different regions ofUkraine. organization and civicengagement by training local volunteers andactive believers communities. Theproject isaimedatstrengthening thepotential oflocal self- to provide people withhigh-qualitysocialservice thatwillmeettheneedsofthese plan envisages creating conditions withtheinitiative ofRoman Catholicparishes strengthening local self-organization and civicengagement activitiesinUkraine. This and theRenovabis GermanCatholicsFoundation, launchedathree-year project on In January2019, Caritas-Spes oftheGermangovernment Ukraine, withthesupport 1.2. ENHANCING LOCAL SELF- ORGANISATION WHAT WAS DONE IN 2019 AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN UKRAINE / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 REPORT ANNUAL / — — — — 100 participants was organized.100 participants A Ukrainian Forum onActive Citizens’SocialEngagement with School for 40persons was held from July29 to August 2,2019. Five-day SocialEntrepreneurship and Innovation Summer were conducted on29-30 February and1-2 July2019. Two SocialManagement Training Courses with40participants open competition. project andtheselection of trainees was conducted through an All Roman Catholic communities were informed aboutthe authorities, andentrepreneurs to build abetter society. Spes Ukraine branches, active publicgroups, parishcenters, representatives oflocal self-organization. Thisisto beachieved by developing adialogue between Caritas- at strengthening volunteer socialactivityandinvolving local community resources in Enhancing Local Self-Organisation andCivicEngagement Project was mainlyaimed thus expandingasocialservice system of theRoman Catholic Church inUkraine. Caritas centers. Theirgoal was to identifypriorityproblems, devise aplanto solve them, Training patterns becamethefirst step towards the formation ofproject groups inseven

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1.4. KOROTYCH SINGLE MOTHER HOME OF NADIYA PROJECT

The Caritas-Spes religious mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine inaugurated St. Joseph Home in the village of Korotych near Kharkiv on October 19th, 2019, the third within the framework of the Nadiya Single Mother Assistance Project with the capacity of eight single mother residents. It becomes a halfway point, because here the women are both provided with protection and have the opportunity to start a new life. 1.3. THE PEDIATRIC PALLIATIVE CARE WARD All three homes are operated by the Little Missionary Sisters of Charity (Orionist Sisters). The purchase of Korotych On September 3, Caritas-Spes Ukraine and the St. Luke Voino-Yasenetsky Charity House resulted from the Pope for Ukraine Collection. opened the first pediatric palliative ward with a capacity of 5-6 beds as a result It’s remodeling, furnishing and equipping was carried out of a fruitful cooperation. This department operates at the Institute of Pediatrics, thanks to many donations from different countries. Obstetrics, and Gynecology named after Academ. O.M. Lukyanova of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.

The ward was equipped with Intensive Care Unit devices, including respiratory support and patient monitoring system. The hospital created necessary conditions for parents to stay with their sick children. The Surgical Department of the Institute provides young patients with gastrostomy, tracheostomy, etc. The unique characteristic of this medical facility lies in its multidisciplinarity as it provides all the necessary assistance on the spot, including resuscitation.

The Little Hearts Palliative Care Unit has been renovated and equipped thanks to the cooperation of the Caritas-Spes Religious Mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine, the St. Luke Voino-Yasenetsky Charitable Foundation with .ORG ’s Merck Family Foundation, the Little Hearts Foundation, and the Herbert Stepic CEE Charity.

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Zarichany Nadiya Vacation Camp is one of the five children vacation centers of the Caritas-Spes Religious Mission. The camp hosts nearly 800 children from RESOURCE all over Ukraine each year. The sports facility makes it possible to hold sports competitions at the camp and the soccer field is used for special sports events with children having limited mobility and on wheelchairs. PROJECTS The soccer field of Nadiya Camp was financed by the Kindermissionswerk Die Sternsinger Children’s Mission from .

2.1. OPENING OF THE SOCCER FIELD IN NADIYA CHILDREN CAMP 2. IN ZARICHANY VILLAGE

The Caritas-Spes Religious Mission opened a mini soccer field and playground in Zarichany Nadiya Camp near Zhytomyr on June 17. The following works were completed:

— a mini soccer field (22 х 42 м) fencing with an artificial turf surface;

— sports facility installation;

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2.2. A HEATER FOR KOVCHEG 2.3. CARITAS-SPES 2.5. REMODELING AND REPROFILING CENTER UKRAINE NATIONAL OFFICE JOHN PAUL II SOCIAL CENTER IN KYIV RENOVATION

The aim of the project is to improve the The premises of the Caritas-Spes Ukraine National office To set up the Svitlytsya Family Space and Medical Diagnostic situation of ATO-zone children attending the was renovated and re-equipped on August, 1-26 on Vul. Center, the remodeling has begun at the John Paul II Center Kovcheg Children Christian Center. They come Kostiolna 7, Kyiv. Particularly: five new working places located at Vul. Akhmatova 3A, Kyiv. from Mariupol region where Anti Terrorist prepared and equipped new staff members; installed Operations (ATO) and Joint Forces Operations a better office security system; created an archive; The following works were completed in 2019: basement repairs (JFO) take place. installed more restrooms; installed an air conditioner; (walls, floor, ventilation system), facade and roof remodel, created better working conditions. windows change, indoor room dismantling and interior It is very important that children from the remodeling is being planned. frontline villages of the so-called ‘grey zone’ The renovation was funded by Belgium’s Wereld Missie have a space where they can relax, spend Hulp and German Augsburg and Aichstetten Dioceses. The project works were completed thanks to the German free time, communicate with peers, engage Kindermissionswerk Die Sternsinger. in creativity and sports, do homework, etc. The Kovcheg Christian Center is this place. Medical Diagnostic Center Project has been implemented by It is regularly attended by nearly a hundred Caritas-Spes Religious Mission in cooperation with the Medicine and twenty children 6-16 years of age coming 2.4. A HEATING SYSTEM IN Development Charitable Foundation. In the framework of from thirteen settlements of the grey zone a pilot project, qualified dermatologists, ophthalmologists, (Berdyanske, Pionerske, Sopine, Primorske, YABLUNYTSIA DINING HALL endocrinologists, and neurologists of the Diagnostic Center Vynohradne, Lebedynske, Talakivka, volunteered to perform free diagnostics and examination Gnutovo, Pavlopol, Chernenko, Pyshchevyk, The Yablunytsia Center Dining Hall can accommodate of patients once a month. In addition, the Center provided Starogonativka, Novogrygorivka. 330 people at a time, but until recently it had been free ultrasound examinations, electrocardiography, and unsuitable for winter arrivals. The situation changed blood sugar testing. Glasses were distributed free of charge Thanks to financial assistance from Caritas after the installation of a heating system there. In according to the prescription of an ophthalmologist. First to Poland, Caritas-Spes Ukraine was able to addition, the working conditions were improved for the benefit the diagnostics were Roman Catholic parishioners and purchase and install a 75 kW TGU-1000 boiler kitchen personnel. The implementation timeframe was underprivileged people. manufactured by M.K. Agrotech with a heating November 16 — December 31, 2018. The Caritas-Spes .ORG system, as well as inspected the operation of all. Ukraine reported on the work done in 2019. Hilfswerk Liechtenstein Foundation has sponsored the project. CARITAS-SPES 20 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 21

2.6. ZARICHANY INCLUSION BUILDING 2.7. KITCHEN EQUIPMENT 2.8. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES FOR OLEXANDRIVKA AND UPGRADE IN THREE ZARECHANY SUMMER CARITAS-SPES UKRAINE CAMPS VACATION CAMPS

Being aware that children with disabilities have special Professional kitchen equipment was The three Children Vacation Camps in needs and require special approach, Caritas-Spes Religious purchased and installed in Nadiya Yablunytsya, Zarichany, and Olexandrovka Mission began a new project to support disabled children Zarechany Vacation Camp and were connected to a monitored fire alarm in the framework of the general renovation of its children Olexandrivka Center where Senior system. Smoke detectors were installed centers. First, there was an idea to remodel an old summer Nursing Home and Children Summer in each room ensuring safety control. house, but taking into account the need and possibilities of Camp operate. It included refrigerators, The project complied with child safeguards more complex assistance for the people with disabilities, the induction furnaces, electric stoves, and met state requirements pertaining to decision was made to construct a new building. It is designed range hoods, mixers, combines, dough vacation camp management. The buildings to accommodate around 800 children per year, especially those mixers, bread and vegetable slicers, and contain emergency evacuation plans. Children having special needs such as Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, other mechanical equipment; ovens, get instructed on fire security rules. All wood autism, musculoskeletal disorders, etc. washbasins, dishwashers, etc. Kitchen constructions were treated with a fireproof equipment renovation significantly substance. In addition, there is a fire alarm Japan Embassy rendered financial assistance to improve the reduced electricity costs, saved cooking inspection process conducted annually by sanitary conditions in the dormitory #10 building located within time, and improved the food storage authorized technicians. The project was the Caritas-Spes Camp. The project was implemented under the process. The project was funded by the implemented thanks to financial support Kusanone Grant Agreement, a Japanese government program Renovabis German Catholics Foundation. of Renovabis German Catholic Foundation. providing grant assistance for human security projects.

In 2019 the construction of the center attracted funding from various foundations, including Wilfried and Martha Ensinger Foundation, Roman Catholic Diocese of Limburg, Roman Catholic Diocese of Bamberg, Aid to the Church in Need and Caritas Paderborn. .ORG CARITAS-SPES 22 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 23

THE YOUNG In 2019, more than 2,000 children went on holiday to Caritas-Spes Ukraine vacation camps. The program was implemented thanks to the funding from Renovabis, Mdanstane EV, Caritas Austria, Wilfried and Martha Ensinger Foundation («Die Wilfried und Martha Ensinger Stiftung»), United States PROJECTS Conference of Catholic Bishops, Kindermissionswerk Die Sternsinger, and Caritas Paderborn.

Children continue to be a priority for Caritas-Spes activity. We give special attention to children from families experiencing difficulties, HIV/AIDS patients, with various forms of disability, children from military conflict zones, 3. from Gypsy/Roma families, orphans, those whose parents were deprived of parental rights, and they live in our Foster Homes.

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Nineteen Foster Homes provided a loving and caring environment to 240 children. This included orphans and those whose parents had been deprived of parental rights, also known as social orphans. They attend schools and kindergartens if they were healthy enough to do so. Some children are very gifted, therefore the caregivers try to develop their talents by involving them in additional courses. Others might have difficulties studying and need additional private classes. The main expenditures on these homes are food and education. The state allowance per child amounts to 3,000 UAH per month which is not enough to cover even the third of the cost. Therefore, Caritas-Spes caregivers are constantly looking for new sponsors.

There are more than 700 children in 14 kindergartens throughout Ukraine.

Svitlytsia Children Centers accommodate 400 children. Also, Family in Crisis Center has been opened in Mukachevo enabling attendance of more children including from 15 families cared by the center.

Nadiya Single Mother Projects provided housing for 11 mothers with 18 kids. Many pregnant women saved their children from intended abortions as a result of their living in these homes. In many cases, the mothers would have had their child taken away by a state as their living standards did not meet the state requirements. Since the project was initiated in 2011, nearly 80 single mothers with more than 100 children have passed through the homes.

Eight Caritas-Spes Mission Student Hostels accommodated 187 students from low-income families being able to pay a very low hostel fee. Caritas-Spes Ukraine invests in young people by running these hostels and providing scholarships to 131 students. The greatest sponsors of the 2019 Program became Ensinger and Crossing Borders. 26 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 27

State Nursing Institutions do not accept seniors who have relatives. The rule does not apply if they have a child with disabilities or a retired NURSING one. Therefore, an elderly person cannot claim a place at a state nursing home if he/she has an ablebodied child. Non-governmental facilities such as Charity Homes become their only hope in SENIOR CARE such a situation. Sometimes the circumstances do not permit them to live with family members who might be away working abroad or very sick and unable to take care of his/her senior parents. Some elderly live through much worse situations Caritas-Spes Mission provided more than 1,000 elderly people than that. The majority of the residents are over with housing, a community, and a safe place to retire at its 70 years old with the oldest being over 90. Charity Nursing Facilities. A new home is to be launched in Zakarpattia later this year. The event will take place in the The residents receive high-quality care, and those 4. autumn of 2020. with health issues are provided with good medical assistance. Each home also provides spiritual care through spiritual and cultural programs. They help residents to find a friendly environment, substitutes for home. Those who are able to walk have opportunity to attend daily Holy Mass, those with limited mobility are assisted by staff workers and volunteers, and the bedridden receive Holy Communion in their rooms, administered by a priest. Holidays and special events are celebrated in a particular way. Those having Birthdays receive special attention, and the Holy Mass is celebrated for them. The volunteers bring gifts for special .ORG occasions, organize evening programs where they can engage in art activities, or just spend good time together. Children often come to visit the elderly and bring them handmade souvenirs. CARITAS-SPES 28 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 29

THE POOR AND HOMELESS

Twenty-three Caritas-Spes centers meet basic needs to 100,000 poor and homeless. These are hot meals, food kits, clothing, and hygiene.

5. Forthcoming global economic recession is expected to result They are present in Gypsy/Roma camps, and are open to the displaced, refugees, in unfortunate consequences, especially for countries in the homeless, and anyone in need. a state of war. The International Monetary Fund has stated that Ukraine’s income per capita, taking into account the real Kyiv Mobile Soup kitchen operates in 6 locations twice a week. It offers a hot meal purchasing power of national currencies, is 3.5 times less than service to around 200 persons each time. This activity was initiated by a religious in neighboring Poland, and two times less than in Belarus. of the Missionaries of the Immaculate Mary Oblates brother Sebastian Jankovski. According to the State Statistics Service, Ukraine’s debt for housing and utilities at the end of January 2020 will amount In addition, Kyiv Homeless Charity provides spiritual and recreational activities. to 67.0 bln UAH. They include special holiday lunches, picnics, and spiritual exercises in the countryside. The church leaders are often invited for a special occasion. The One of the first Caritas-Spes programs were charity meal cultural programs are prepared mainly by volunteers. This project is implemented centers and mobile soup kitchens. They are aimed at saving thanks to private donations. life by meeting basic necessities of people below the poverty .ORG level. The first meal centers have been operating in the east of Ukraine for 24 years. By the end of 2019, 23 charity centers provided meals to more than 30,000 people. CARITAS-SPES 30 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 31

6.2. A CHRISTMAS CANDLE ANNUAL A»Christmas Candle» event, held annually by Caritas-Spes Ukraine, took place this year in Odessa- Simferopol, Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhya, Kyiv-Zhytomyr ACTIONS dioceses and the Lviv Archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church. In total, more than 10,000 candles were sold. All funds proceeded from the event were used by each Caritas branch for various types of social services: Christmas and New Year gifts for orphans, 6.1. ALL-UKRAINIAN MEDICAL children of low-income families, displaced families ACTIONS from ATO/JFO zones, and those who experience 6. crisis situations. At the end of 2019, the Caritas Spes Ukraine Mission, in cooperation with the International Charitable Foundation for the Promotion of Medical Development, launched 6.3. A CHRISTMAS ANGEL field medical campaigns. A team of volunteer doctors, in agreement with the pastors of Roman Catholic parishes, received patients at churches or parish premises in many Thanks to the help of private sponsors «little hearts» parts of Ukraine. In November and December of 2019, («kleine herzen»), 144 children received Christmas more than 1,200 people in twelve settlements used medical gifts. These were children from poor families and diagnostic services, wish is more than 10,000 medical those whose parents had been deprived of parental service, and received glasses as prescribed by a doctor. rights. This annual event, called the Christmas Angel, Parishes covered only travel costs and meals. For patients, has been being held by the Mission for the third year all medical services were free. in a row. .ORG CARITAS-SPES 32 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 33

6.4. FARMAK MEDICINE 6.5. CHILDREN’S WINTER VACATIONS IN FOR FOSTER HOMES AUSTRIA

For the holidays, a hundred and forty children 2019 was declared the year of Ukraine and Ukrainian culture in Austria. from twelve family-type orphanages cared for This decision seemed quite logical, as the government of this country by the Caritas-Spes Ukraine Mission received has been actively supporting Ukraine for the last five years, and Austria sweet gifts from our permanent partner, the itself ranks ninth among the countries that are the largest investors Farmak pharmaceutical company. These were in Ukraine. At the invitation of the Aust10ian Parliament, t children children from our Foster Homes from Kyiv, aged 9 to 13 from Foster Homes cared for by the Caritas-Spes Ukraine Zhytomyr, Khmelnytsky, and Lviv regions. Religious Mission spent a one-week vacation in the Austrian city of Weidhofen. The group included two children from St. Joseph Foster Also, each house received a set of general- Home in Kyiv, two from Lviv, three from Mary’s Foster Home in Zhytomyr, purpose drugs, which included vitamins, and five children from Pnikut Home, Lviv region. In Austria, they were various medicines for colds and viruses, accompanied by two educators. antipyretics and antifungals, as well as other drugs needed to complete home The idea of ​​the project arose during the working visit of the President medicine cabinets. of the National Council of Austria Wolfgang Sobotka to Ukraine. The selection of children for this program from Caritas-Spes Children’s Facilities was proposed by the Austrian organization «Little Hearts» led by Pascal Vaye, which has been caring for Caritas-Spes Ukraine’s Foster Homes for over ten years.

A rich and interesting recreation program was prepared for the children. In particular, they learned to ski, visited museums, went hiking, painted, sculpted clay. The children also remembered the excursion to the Austrian Parliament.

Besides, 10 children from Russia joined the Ukrainian group in Austria as part of this trip. Mr. Sobotka stressed the importance of such .ORG communication between the younger generations. This was all paid for by the Little Hearts Foundation. CARITAS-SPES 34 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 35

6.6. PHENYLKETONURIA PATIENTS SUPPORT 6.7. WINTER BOOTS FOR CHILDREN

For 16 years in a row, the Caritas-Spes Caritas-Spes Ukraine began this project thanks to Caritas-Spes Ukraine has been holding the Winter Ukraine Religious Mission has been helping German benefactor Ms. Martha and Mr. Wilfried Boots for Children Campaign for eight years in a row. phenylketonuria patients with food kits and Enzinger, who learned of the Mission’s activities In 2019, the event took place at eight Mission centers treatment, supporting the patients of the Zhytomyr in Ukraine and offered to support some projects. located in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Vorzel, Kharkiv, Korotych, Foundation dealing with such patients. In the Ms. Marta was especially interested in aiding Berdyansk, Zaporizhia and Khmelnytsky. A total of 768 Zarichany Nadiya Center, the Mission has been phenylketonuria patients as her husband suffered children from socially disadvantaged families received organizing actions for people suffering from from this illness. Phenylketonuria did not prevent assistance in the form of winter boots. Besides, as part phenylketonuria since 2004. Mr. Wilfried Enzinger from becoming a happy of this campaign, winter boots were provided to the husband, father, grandfather, and successful children of our Foster Homes and those from Nadiya In 2019, such an event was held for the first time businessman, as well as receiving many awards Single Mother Homes. The action was carried out in Volyn. 82 families battling the genetic disease from the state for his charitable service. Besides, thanks to financial support from Caritas Paderborn, received low-protein foods. Meeting material needs Mr. Wilfrid was bestowed upon a Pontifical Gem. Legnerz and Ensinger. is very important but making people aware that Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, which is one of they are not alone in their problems, that there the five Orders of Knighthood awarded directly by is someone to support and care for them, has no the Pope for the merits before the Catholic Church lesser value. and the Holy See.

6.8. EASTER BAKING

The proceeds from the sale of bakery products and candles were directed to help the poor, the elderly, the lonely attending Caritas Spes Soup Kitchen in Lviv Archdiocese. More than 120 people came every day.

During this fundraiser, more than 5,000 traditional Easter cakes and 2,000 Easter lambs were sold. .ORG CARITAS-SPES 36 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 37

CHURCH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

In 2019, three final modules of Church Management and Administration Training for diocesan directors of Caritas-Spes Ukraine took place. The purpose of this training was to increase the organizational capacity, the financial stability of church 7. structures, and the Mission. This was done by improving the level of managerial knowledge, strategic planning, financing, and marketing.

The program was attended by regional directors of seven dioceses and employees of the National Office. Over the course of six months, participants learned how to manage projects, perform social fundraising, practice financial management, and as a result, mastered the tools needed to implement changes in their organizations.

The training was organized with the financial support of the Renovabis Foundation of German Catholics, on the initiative .ORG of Caritas-Spes Ukraine and in cooperation with the Ukrainian Social Academy. CARITAS-SPES 38 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 39

HUMANITARIAN SOCIAL AID CARGOES ENTREPRENEURSHIP

In 2019, 120 tons of humanitarian goods were imported through Social entrepreneurship and related investment projects are the National Office, financed by the Wereld Missie Hulp and the an effective mechanism for solving local social and economic Triumph of the Heart Foundation («Osteuropahilfe «Triumph problems of territorial communities and local branches of des Herzens»), as well as parishioners of St. Michael’s Church the Mission. and the staff of the Hammerling School in Leonding, Austria. 8. This was mainly used clothes needed by Caritas-Spes Ukraine 9. Currently, three charitable bakeries operate Serednie Village centers. In addition, medical beds and baby kits have been in Zakarpattia, in Orativ Town, Khmelnytsky oblast, and in delivered to partner organizations. Humanitarian cargoes were Pnikut Village, Lviv oblast. They provide bread and pastries directed to support the Mission’s projects. to Caritas-Spes Foster Homes, and some nearby schools and kindergartens. The apiary and fish breeding ponds were developed in Zarichchya Village, Lviv Oblast. All of the proceeds that come from the sale of honey and fish are used to support the Pnikut Foster Care Homes.

Candle-making workshop is another successful investment project. It rendered possible the Christmas Candle Event.

By buying those products, people support orphans, children .ORG deprived of parental care, and those that come from large or low-income families. CARITAS-SPES 40 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019 41

FINANCIAL REPORT

Unit of measurement: Unit of measurement: BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31.12.2019 UAH thousands with one decimal digit STATEMENT ON FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2019 UAH thousands with one decimal digit

Assets Line code At the beginning of the At the end of the Item Line code For the reporting For the same period of reporting period reporting period period the previous year І. Non-current assets 1095 8 333,3 7 749,0 Net income from sale of products (goods, 2000 - - works, services) II. Current assets 1195 154,7 1 342,6 Other operating income 2120 9 282,2 29 538,6

III. Non-current assets held for sale and 1200 - - Other income 2240 656,4 511,1 groups of disposal Balance 1300 8 488,0 9 091,6 Total income (2000 + 2120 + 2240) 2280 9 938,6 30 049,7

Net cost of sold products (goods, work, 2050 (-) (-) services) Liabilities Line code At the beginning of the At the end of the Other operation expenses 2180 (9 938,6) (30 049,7) reporting period reporting period

I. Equity capital 1495 4 353,7 - Other expenses 2270 (-) (-)

II. Long-term liabilities and provisions 1595 4 134,3 9 091,6 Total expenses 2285 (9 938,6) (30 049,7) (2050 + 2180 + 2270) III. Current liabilities and provisions 1695 - - Financial result before taxation 2290 - - (2280 – 2285) IV. Liabilities related to non-current assets 1700 - - Income tax 2300 (-) (-) held for sale and groups of disposal .ORG Balance 1900 8 488,0 9 091,6 Net profit (loss) 2350 - - CARITAS-SPES 42 CARITAS-SPES / ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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