TVs for orphans

Just like ten years ago, kids and caregivers from the Ivano-Frankivsk orphanage like to gather in front of the TV set, watch various TV programs and the news, and exchange thoughts about what they have seen. But unfortunately, these devices don’t last forever, and their only TV set has run its course. It doesn’t seem like there is much of a problem, right? Just buy another one and that will be that. However, this institution’s available finances are very limited and the orphanage is simply unable to buy a TV on its own.

“Television” is derived from Latin and means ”to see far“. In the past, the whole family and even sometimes neighbors would gather to watch the news and interesting programs! Along with technological developments, a decrease in the price of household appliances, and the creation of new mobile devices, the necessity of a TV has considerably decreased; never the less, even nowadays after coming home, we unintentionally turn on this technological wonder to stay informed about important news or to entertain ourselves.

Summer is coming. It is warm outside and it is better for the kids from the orphanage to spend their time playing outdoors or reading books. Still, a usual part of their life will be lost – mutual gatherings, which so closely resemble family evenings. Remember how you yourself waited as a kid for the evening cartoons before bed time! Even if the absence of a TV is not so noticeable now, it will be in the autumn and winter. Some of the educators are always present while the kids watch TV programs and films, thus there is no need to worry that they might watch programs which are bad for their psychological wellbeing.

Do not begrudge the little money needed to give the orphans their old friend, television. Help us cheer up these curious little wonders and gather them all together again in the evening for their favorite TV programs!