| english version / englische Version Förderkreis: HILFE FÜR STRAHLENGESCHÄDIGTE BELORUSSISCHE KINDER |  |
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| Foundation: HELP FOR Belorussian children harmed by nuclear radiation |
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| at the
'Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde
Berlin-Köpenick', represented by the 'Förderverein Lokale Agenda 21 Köpenick' |
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| belarus-poland-germany | An idea has been brought in action, and its results show off since 1990. At this time the hazardous effect the Tshernobyl-disaster will bring to the people for a few days decades had almost disappeared from the public conscience. The initial idea - to take care of nuclear harmed children of Belorussia, and moreover to indicate compassion and commitment towards the concerned - came from the Polish city of Kraków. This idea was introduced to Berlin and has been supported ever since in terms of financial management and organisation from there. The main idea is to organize and carry out recreational camps, medical treatments specified to deformities of heart in Poland for Belorussian children harmed by radioactive emission. The corporate organization is executed by representatives from three European countries. | ||||||||
| basic situation | Especially the children of Belorussia suffer on the constantly deteriorating living conditions, because 70% of the radioactive polluted falling out in 1986 descended in that region. The means of medical care, diagnosis and therapy for diseases caused by radioactive emmission do not even meet the respective requirements. Moreover, "normal" diseases have a much more unexpectable and dangerous course due to the extremely weakened immune system. The demand of food is almost completely covered by the contaminated domestic production. There is also a shortage of opportunities as well as facilities for recreational activities in common and particularly for medical purposes within the country. Due to these circumstances most of possibilities are unaffordable for common citizen. Amendments in the grade of contamination of water, soil and air are, according to leading scientists, not to be expected within the next 20 years. An additional risk is, that the concrete "sarcophagus" built over the damaged reactor section started to disintegrate earlier than expected. The latest estimations quote that at present approximately 65 million inhabitants of the former Soviet Union absorb considerable doses of radioactivity, most of which live in the Ukraine, Belorussia and Russia. Action necessary for evacuation on time has been executed hesitately or were neglected completely. 15 million people are still suffering of the depressing effects or died already on it. All life in Belorussia has changed genetically due to the effects of the nuclear catastrophe. The political development in the region is incalculatable and the countries economical state is disastrous. | ||||||||
| motivation and curriculum | The
reasons for choosing Poland as the centre for the activities are
pragmatically in some aspects, i.e. the costs for food and accommodation
are essentially lower compared to western European conditions for
eqivalent services. Shorter distances for travelling are less exhausting
for the already weakened children and the relation between Polish and
Belorussian grants better communication for the children during their
treatment. Moreover, the danger of a cultural shock induced by Western
European lifestyle is much lower in Poland. Due to solve the problems of the daily tasks jointly, the offer to communicate as well as the necessity of communications between the variety of national backgrounds is a challenge even for Christians, as most of honorary colleagues understand themselves. The members of the foundation therein the responsibility for the historical encounter, which includes the work on the conflict between individuals of different cultural backgrounds as well as of different economical conditions. There are also other groups and individuals involved in this work (e.g. the Local Agenda 21 in Köpenick). During the 4 weeks of relaxation, recovering, playing, hiking and singing together in the fresh and clear air of the Beskides (Polish mountainside) as well as being accommodated with both excellent and non contaminated food 30 children per course from the Mogilev region (Belorussia) are enabled to strengthen their weakened immune system. These opportunities have an potential impact on the childrenÂ?s well being according to common medical reports.The most occuring diseases are blood diseases and affections of the thyroid glands well as different affections of the immune system and the hormonal system. Special medical treatments are executed in the University Children's Hospital of Kraków. This medical centre is well furnished with modern equipment. The clinic's personnel is well trained and very engaged in the matter. The same can be said about the children's spa of Rabka, which is situated between Zakopane und Kraków. As there have been carried out several internships by Belorussian physicians we can say, that sound and reasonable practical assistance to the Belorussian people for positive medical development in their country has been given. This will enable them in many ways of helping to help themselves . The scientific exchange as well as communication between the Polish and the Belorussian scientists is to be realized as a further step in international understanding, too. |
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| opportunities of support | There is more than one reason to continue with this work and a long time perspective is required. Connections between a practised protection of the creation and an alternative attitude for the use of atomic energy have to be found. This requires massive engagement of the sole individual as well as , of course, considerable funds. | ||||||||
| model day-care center for children and young people with severe mental and physical disabilities |
Our contacts
with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) concerned about the care and
support for mentally- and physically-disabled children and youth (for
ex. the Belarussian Association for Aid to Handicapped Children –
“BelAPDI” and the Muncipal Caritative Union – “BLAGO”) have
led to the creation of a joint project in Mogilev, Belarus. This
involves a model day-care center focussing on the therapeutic
development of vocational and general creative skills for children and
young people with severe mental and physical disabilities. |
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| contact | |||||||||
| in poland | University
Children's Hospital of Kraków c/o Elżbieta Kowalczyk phone: +48 12 6581607 email: elakrak@friko6.onet.pl |
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| in belarus | please use the german contact! | ||||||||
| in germany | Joachim
and Rose Braun Thürnagelstr. 16 D-12555 Berlin phone: +49 (0)30 656 0128 fax: +49 (0)30 649 057 22 email: info@belarus-projekt.org |
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