MINSK, 31 December (BelTA) – Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin has visited the Ivenets Children’s Home Kindness of Hearts ahead of New Year as part of the Our Children nationwide charity campaign, BelTA has learned.
“I have come to wish you all the best for the upcoming New Year. This institution exemplifies the state’s commitment to caring for every child. I remember my first visit here, and what struck me most was the children’s remarkable optimism. Their positive energy is truly inspiring. We have accomplished much together. With this wonderful winter weather, it feels like a real fairy tale. I sincerely congratulate you and wish you happiness, wellbeing for your families, and that all your dreams come true,” Aleksandr Turchin said.
As part of the visit, the children received gifts, including computers and sweets.
The celebration’s sound engineer was children’s home resident Matvei Burenkov. He shared his love for the New Year season, which he looks forward to starting from autumn. “The holiday lights and the glow of the New Year tree fill me with joy. We receive guests who bring sweets, and we write letters to Father Frost. I also wanted to buy a New Year tree, I worked in the greenhouse and earned money for it,” he said.
Deputy Director of the children’s home Anastasia Zenko highlighted a key recent achievement: the opening of a rehabilitation and habilitation department. “We now accept children not only for permanent residence but also for 27-day rehabilitation courses. Children live at home with their parents but come to us for comprehensive social, medical, and psychological support. This is a vital development, offering additional rehabilitation to more children and helping our permanent residents broaden their social connections,” she said.
The Ivenets Children’s Home Kindness of Hearts has been operating since 1962. Its new rehabilitation department, opened on 1 October 2024, has already provided comprehensive psychological, pedagogical, and social adaptation services to 286 children with disabilities and 118 parents. The home currently has 38 resident children with disabilities, including nine wheelchair users, with an average age of 15.
The facility is fitted with modern medical equipment and provides a full spectrum of medical care, including prevention, in-depth examination, consultation, treatment, and health improvement.
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