St. Nicholas Orphanage (Russian: Детский дом "Приют св. Николая") is the only Catholic orphanage in Siberia and the only non-state orphanage in this region of Russia.[1] It was founded in Novosibirsk in 1996 by "Caritas" charity with the financial support of several international institutions.[2]
Today St. Nicholas accommodates 40 children (boys and girls) ages 3-17. It employs 37 people, including six religious sisters of the
The orphanage received national recognition for its social innovations. St. Nicholas became the first orphanage in Russia to provide support for the children's biological families. It is also one of the national leaders in assisting the orphanage graduates. In the recent years St. Nicholas became one of the few Russian orphanages to start a regular program for the foreign student volunteers.[3] The Theater Studio of the orphanage won the Grand Prix of the VII International Children's Theatre Festival in Moscow and other awards.
References
- ^ "iOrphan.org", Ascent Russian Orphan Aid Foundation.
- ^ "Parentless.org", Community center for orphanages, children's homes and orphan care providers.
- ^ "MissionFinder.org", Christian Orphanages: A Directory.
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Coordinates: 54°58′7″N 82°57′38″E / 54.96861°N 82.96056°E
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