On behalf if our membership, FRUA national approved grants this past year to worthwhile projects focused on giving to orphanages or children’s homes in need in Eastern Europe and Central Asia countries. We continue to create and maintain lasting relationships with organizations who share our passion and mission of supporting hope, help and community within these societies. This year’s approved grants included:
Tajikistan - October 2010
A $3,200 grant to Physician’s With Heart Children’s Project, through the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation – Tajikistan
This grant provided (32) school desks and chairs for Boarding School #4 in Dushanbe.
Moscow - December 2010
A $250 grant to Maria’s Children art program in Moscow, Russia.
Republic of Moldova - April 2011
A $4,500 grant to Titus International – Telenesti, Republic of Moldova
This grant provided several much needed improvements to Orphanage Titus including a new boiler, refrigerator, stove exhaust hood, tables and chairs, dishes and utensils, and a new fence with a gate surrounding the facility to protect the children from wild dogs entering the orphanage area.

Krygyzstan - June 2011
A $5,100 grant to Physician’s With Heart Children’s Project , through the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation – Kyrgyzstan
This grant provided $4,500 towards kitchen renovations at Krasnaya-Rrechka children’s home and $600 towards the purchase of therapeautic Lego systems for Tokmok children’s home.