Chernobyl Children's Project USA

CONTACT:

75 McNeil Way, Suite 305
Dedham, MA 02026
781-251-0137
www.ccpusa.org

Patricia Doyle, Executive Director

DESCRIPTION:

In 1986 the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exploded, spreading over 190 tons of highly radioactive materials over a region populated by more than 2 million people, about one-third of them children. In 1997 the Chernobyl Children Project USA was established to serve children in the Chernobyl region. Each year this charity brings 130 children to the Boston area for the month of July, to stay in pairs with 65 host families in the region. Each child receives much needed medical evaluation and treatment, sound nutrition, respite and connects with an American family.

CCP has touched the lives of over 1000 children from Belarus, Ukraine and western Russia and is a coordinated effort by nearly 400 volunteers. In 2002, 122 children received medical evaluations, 38 required further hospital follow up; nearly a half a million dollars in medical services were donated. Ultimately, the children from Chernobyl return with a confidence and renewed spirit of hope; for the US families that host these children they are able to connect to individuals and community in dire need, make a positive impact, and realize a more balanced view of the word including economic, social and environmental disparities. CCP wants to serve a greater number of children and thus reduce the number turned away each year. Your contribution will make it all possible.

(2003: INTERNATIONAL)