“Helping hands”
The foundation operates in the Primorsky Region and helps children and teenagers who find themselves in difficult life situations.
Charity foundation
27 years of changing the World with Love – one heart at a time!
We are dedicated to serving people from different layers of the society, regardless of race, religion, nationality or social status. Children are the most valuable and most vulnerable component of society. They are the leaders of our future, and therefore we have made it our main task to help them in all their needs...
Since 1997 till 2024:
94,500 children
6,750 events
25,650 people
received help
were carried out within the regular projects
were involved in projects implementation
540 special events
were held in addition to regular projects
Our history
1996
Francis Landivar arrived in Vladivostok, with foreign volunteers they held the first charity events in children's institutions
1997
Volunteers from among young residents of Vladivostok joined Francis’ team; was created the charity organization “Volunteers – Helping Hands” - the predecessor of the Non-profit Partnership “Helping Hands”
2007
10-th anniversary of charity activities of Francis and his team of volunteers
2010
Large charity New Year and Christmas parties were held for the first time for children with disabilities from Vladivostok and children from social institutions of the Primorsky Region. Since then, such matinees have become an annual tradition of the Foundation
December, 2010
Non-profit partnership “Helping Hands” was registered
September, 2011
A charity fundraising event organized by the “Helping Hands” foundation was held at the international film festival “Pacific Meridians” in Vladivostok,
2012
We solemnly celebrated the 15-th anniversary of charity activities with the invitation of sponsors and volunteers
April, 2013
Grand opening of the "Helping Hands" Youth Center, where more than 90 children from low-income families studied in dance, art, theater, computer studios and in an English language studio free of charge
November, 2017
A big celebration of the 20-th anniversary of the "Helping Hands" charity took place. The event was attended by the first volunteers who at the very beginning of the organization’s work took part in the first charity events
2020-2022
Existing projects are actively developing and were created new ones - 5 new projects have been started
October, 2022
The Volunteer Movement of Schoolchildren “TEEN TOP” began it's work. Within the the project schoolchildren aged 14-16 learn the basics of volunteering, become volunteers and take an active part in the implementation of projects of the “Helping Hands” foundation
Our programs
“Older brother, older sister”: The project has existed since 2010, covering children of primary, secondary, and high school age who find themselves in difficult life circumstances. The main goal of the project is the socialization of children and their communication with the adults and peers with an active life position.
“English corner”: The project is being implemented jointly with the students of pedagogical team "S.T.E.P." since 2014. Volunteers conduct English lessons for children of preschool and primary school age in libraries in Vladivostok. The main goal of the classes is to attract interest in learning English, develop an active vocabulary, and also actualize the problem of loss of interest in learning a foreign language.
“In the same language”: The program was started in March 2021, covering children of primary and secondary school age with hearing impairment. Volunteers of the "Helping Hands" contribute to the adaptation of basic and vital skills and knowledge about the world around us through games, master classes and other thematic events. The main purpose is to socialize children and gain experience communicating with different people through interaction with volunteers.
“Heart breath”: The project exists since 2021. Our volunteers come to the children with the problems of respiratory organs one or two times a week. They organize different events, including intellectual and entertaining games, active recreation, master classes, trainings, uniting team games, as well as building an environmentally friendly attitude towards the world and each other.
“Let’s have fun!”: The project has existed since 2021, covering children of preschool and primary school age with visual impairments. Volunteers conduct educating and entertaining programs, as well as different master classes for the children.
“Teen TOP”: Volunteer movement of schoolchildren 14-17 y.o. within which curators teach schoolchildren how to communicate with kids with special needs (hearing-impaired children, visually impaired children, children in special needs classes), as well as with children in difficult life situations, conduct educational and unifying trainings for children.After receiving training Teen TOP volunteers take part in all the projects of the Partnership.
“New Year miracle”: For more than 15 years, the New Year's and Christmas holidays bring together hundreds of disabled children, children from orphanages and large families and inmates of social organizations to charity matinees that we hold together with our partners.
The Founder of the Partnership
Honorary President of the Partnership
Director of the Partnership
Victor Manuel
Landivar Trigoso
Landivar Trigoso
Denis Sarana
Marina Landivar Trigoso
Our team
November 13th, 1957 - February 2nd, 2021
Better known among his friends as Francis. One of the founders and first director of our Partnership. With more than 23 years of experience in managing non-profit organizations in different countries, for the last 24 years of his life (1997 - 2021) he has been involved in charity work in the Primorsky Territory. Was a member of the board of directors of the Primorsky regional Children's Fund. Francis was the director of “Volunteers – Helping Hands” organization - the predecessor of the Non-Profit Partnership “Helping Hands”.
Better known among his friends as Francis. One of the founders and first director of our Partnership. With more than 23 years of experience in managing non-profit organizations in different countries, for the last 24 years of his life (1997 - 2021) he has been involved in charity work in the Primorsky Territory. Was a member of the board of directors of the Primorsky regional Children's Fund. Francis was the director of “Volunteers – Helping Hands” organization - the predecessor of the Non-Profit Partnership “Helping Hands”.
General Director of "Asian Metal Resources Group" and member of the board of directors of Vladivostok Sea Fishing Port. Successful entrepreneur and one of the founders of the Partnership. Thanks to extensive professional and organizational experience in business, Denis provides with significant assistance and support in the development and implementation of Partnership projects.
Since 2021, has been the director of the foundation and general director of the children's English programs English Camp.
Deputy Director of the Partnership
Project manager of the Partnership
Project manager of the Partnership
Aleksey Solovyev
Ksenia Sitnikova
Kira Kopylova
One of the first volunteers who helped Francis more than 25 years ago in organizing and conducting charity events. Has experience working in commercial structures and in the Vladivostok city administration. Provides general control and coordination of the Partnership’s activities.
Together with Francis, in 2013 she created the student teaching team “S.T.E.P.”, whose members are active volunteers of the “Helping Hands” foundation. Carries out planning, preparation and control of the implementation of Partnership projects.
Head of the volunteer movement of schoolchildren TEEN TOP
Anna Bondarchuk
Honorary Member of the Partnership
Larisa Belobrova
Honored Artist of Russia, public figure. Larisa is our close friend and is always ready to help in achieving the goals and implementation of Partnership projects.
She is a direct intermediary with organizations and acts as an organizer at social outings. Implements educational activities of the foundation, conducts lectures and practical classes for volunteers and other interested people. Covers the activities of the Partnership in media platforms.
Creates a space in which ordinary teenagers can show up themselves and implement not only partnership ideas, but also create their own projects.
We sincerely grateful for the help and cooperation to:
How can I help?
We are sincerely grateful for any financial support (one-time or regular).
We will be glad for long time cooperation and help from like-minded people: individuals, companies and organizations!
To become a volunteer, all you need is desire! We will teach you everything.
Donation
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“Life is beautiful! And when you devote yourself to an important goal, life becomes meaningful...”
...I sincerely hope that through our organization we will be able to work as a team, in honest partnership, friendship and love, to improve the lives of people in Primorsky region who need our help.
Sincerely yours,
Francis Landivar Trigoso
Francis Landivar Trigoso
