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  • Open letter to the Ambassadors of the countries of Ukraine and International Partners

    Read Emile Foundation’s input to be considered at the ministerial conference of the human dimension of Ukraine’s 10-point peace formula, from a civil society point of view in this open letter.

  • Press Release 05-11-2024

    Press release: Dutch non-governmental organisation the Orphans Feeding Foundation has officially changed its name to Emile Foundation. To better enhance the goal of the organisation and to suit the current mission Emile Foundation stands as a testament to resilience and the enduring spirit of the children we help.

  • Press release 08-10-2024

    Holland-based Orphans Feeding Foundation has been named a winner in PR Daily’s Nonprofit Communications Awards in the Awareness Campaign – Video category.

  • “Back2School but not for them” campaign on BBC News

    International awareness campaign “Back2School but not for them” featured on the BBC News

  • Telegraph Podcast

    08-07-2024 It’s extremely important to speak out loudly and frequently about the crimes Russia is committing against Ukrainian children. Our foundation is honored to have spoken with Telegraph, shedding light on the Ukrainian children abductions by Russia since 2014 and other brutal tactics used in occupied territories.We urge you to listen to The Telegraph podcast,…

  • El Pais – Non-profit groups hand ICC information on 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia

    Since February 2022, Ukraine reports nearly 20,000 minors forcefully transferred to Russia. These children face identity loss, complicating their return to Ukraine. DNA testing is crucial for family reunification. The situation is exacerbated by Russian indoctrination efforts and the destruction of personal data, indicating systematic preparation for these abductions.

  • Press release 04-09-2024

    Our foundation unveils the international “Back2School but not for them” campaign, addressing the critical issue of Ukrainian children deported by Russia.

  • A race against time

    Ukraine prioritizes releasing prisoners, especially children, with structured rescue missions and international involvement.

  • OFF UA is officially registered

    We’re pleased to announce that OFF UA is now officially registered as an NGO in Ukraine. Last week, our co-founder and CEO, Mariam Lambert, visited Kyiv to complete this important step in our ongoing work to return children deported by Russia to their homes in Ukraine and provide them with aftercare.

  • Mariam Lambert at ICMP

    Mariam Lambert Joins International Commission on Missing Persons – ICMP Roundtable on Missing Ukrainian Children in The Hague.
    The June 19 event brought together government officials, lawyers, NGOs, and civil society representatives to discuss strategies for locating Ukrainian persons unlawfully transferred to Russia.