This year's reunion meeting of RCWS scholarship recipients in Pskov took place on July 7th. A total of 20 students in Pskov received RCWS stipend during 2009–2010.
Eighteen students met to recount their experiences, play catch-up, and share their goals for the upcoming year. The Pskov contingent lunched at a café before embarking on a boat excursion around the city. The meeting opened up with a presentation of certificates to new students and a reminder of the strict guidelines governing the scholarship program. RCWS covers all transportation costs and expenses related to the yearly meeting.
5 RCWS scholarship recipients in Pskov graduated and received their diplomas this summer. Download the whole report of Pskov regional Branch of Russian Children’s Foundation in Russian.
Russian Children's Welfare Society is proud to have been selected as one of the ING NYC Marathon’s 2010 Community Charities. RCWS' partnership with ING makes it eligible for 5 entry spots to the marathon and offers the unique opportunity for the runners to add meaning to their miles by fundraising on behalf of Russian children. This is the first year RCWS will be participating in the ING NYC Marathon 2010 which takes place on November 7th, 2010.
The race is a major annual marathon worldwide whose course runs through all five boroughs of NYC (Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island). First held in 1970, it is organized by the New York Road Runners (NYRR) and in recent years has been sponsored by the financial group ING.
The marathon attracts many professional competitors as well as amateur runners from all over the world. It offers not only $600,000 in prize money, but also a chance to excel before two million cheering spectators and 315 million worldwide television viewers. Because of the popularity of the race, participation is limited to 37,000 entrants are chosen largely by a lottery system. Read more
Deadline for submitting applications: August 20, 2010
London Branch opening
The Russian Children’s Welfare Society (RCWS) will establish a presence in London this fall with a kick-off event to support the Society’s efforts to aid disadvantaged children in Russia by funding orphanages, schools, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals. London-based RCWS Board Member Eugenia Makhlin will connect the Society’s charitable endeavors in Russia to London’s vibrant Russian community.
RCWS relies on local support in New York City and Moscow to fund its charitable projects that include the treatment of children with maxillofacial deformities, a Scholarship Program enabling orphans to attain higher education, and an annual Yelka (New Year’s) party in Moscow for Russian orphans. Read more
The Russian Children's Welfare Society (RCWS), in collaboration with the General Consulate of the Russian Federation in New York, hosted A Night of Fashion — Russian Style Benefit Gala featuring designer Randi Rahm. The event took place during Fashion week, on September 15, 2009 at the Ana Tzarev Gallery on 24 West 57 Street.
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"Children's Project" by Irina Davis from June 11- July 20, 09
In this series of portraits taken at two Russian state‐run orphanages, Irina masterfully combines the sparse surroundings of the orphanage with the natural light to create images that are beautifully minimalist and at the same time striking. Despair, insecurity, bravery, intrigue, playfulness, loneliness and innocence are all present in these photographs. The portraits convey the realities of life as a son or daughter of the Russian state, giving these children an opportunity to reach out and speak to us directly through these touching and engaging images.
Although Children's Project is Irina's debut exhibition with Sputnik Gallery, her work has been exhibited widely throughout Europe and in New York. Irina has pursued a diverse range of subjects, projects and styles, ranging from these portraits to a documentary on gypsies to a series of highly‐stylized Russian pin‐ups, for which she is best known.
All proceeds donated to the orphanages where the portraits were taken, providing true hope and possibility to children who have little more than a window out of which they can gaze and dream of a more care‐free life and a place to call home.
DEPESHA Magazine Held Designer Charity Auction to benefit Russian Children's Welfare Society
DEPESHA magazine held a fundraising reception and silent fashion auction on May 21st at Helen Yarmak Showroom in New York to benefit Russian Children’s Welfare Society. Over 250 guests attended the event.
A showcase, supported by Rootstein mannequins, of donated fashions and accessories, was an instant hit among NYC socialites. In a short presentation Stephan Rabimov, Editor-in-Chief of DEPESHA magazine, thanked those who had stepped forward to support work of RCWS. He added, “We are particularly touched that designers from all corners of the world answered our call to help Russian children. From Germany to Dominican Republic, from USA to Denmark, these designers have donated their best for the auction. Beauty and fashion companies have also been very generous in their support of such a worthwhile cause. We are particularly thankful to Helen Yarmak, Sandy Blye and her staff for sponsoring this incredible venue and continued support; to Emblem Health as our main sponsor, as well as organizations that donated their products, services and time to make this event a total success: Alchemia Polish Vodka, Boyland Soda, Overtime.com, Warren-Tricomi, MainRussian.com, Lumesh, Voga Wines, Planet Style Concierge, Ty-Ku, Seven Bar & Grill, New York Health & Raquet Club, and Etiqueta Negra.”
Sandy Blye, General Manager of Helen Yarmak (US) remarks, "We are particularly proud to partner with Depesha to show our support for the Russian Children's Welfare Society. The Helen Yarmak brand feels strongly about giving back to those less fortunate and is thrilled to support this worthwhile cause."
Vladimir Fekula, RCWS President thanked attendees and sponsors for supporting the RCWS on-going mission of helping children at risk in Russia.
Highlights of the silent auction included beautiful one-of-a-kind fashion pieces from collections of Helen Yarmak (Russia), Custo Barcelona (Spain), Doo.Ri (USA), Alessandro Dell'Acqua (Italy), Delirius (Belarus), Lac et Mel (Germany), Tabula Rasa (USA), Ports 1961 (USA), Shapavalova (Russia), Hernan Lander (Dominican Republic), Adrienne Landau (USA), David Engler (Germany), Kat Basics (USA), as well as luxury accessories from Inna Design (USA), Malan Breton (USA), Scholl (Germany), Anja Bruhn (Germany), and luxury beauty package from Warren-Tricomi Salons. A special luxury champagne bottle “Rare” was donated by Piper-Heidsieck Champagne. Some of the items that didn’t find a new home, will be auctioned again during the RCWS’s upcoming events.
Funds raised during Depesha silent auction will cover a reconstructive surgery for one child with facial deformities.
Please click here to view some pictures from the event.
collections of Helen Yarmak (Russia), Custo Barcelona (Spain), Doo.Ri (USA), Alessandro Dell'Acqua (Italy), Delirius (Belarus), Lac et Mel (Germany), Tabula Rasa (USA), Ports 1961 (USA), Shapavalova (Russia), Hernan Lander (Dominican Republic), Adrienne Landau (USA), David Engler (Germany), Kat Basics (USA), as well as luxury accessories from Inna Design (USA), Malan Breton (USA), Scholl (Germany), Anja Bruhn (Germany), and luxury beauty package from Warren-Tricomi Salons. A special luxury champagne bottle “Rare” was donated by Piper-Heidsieck Champagne. Some of the items that didn’t find a new home, will be auctioned again during the RCWS’s upcoming events. 
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DEPESHA magazine held a fundraising reception and silent fashion auction on May 21st at Helen Yarmak Showroom in New York to benefit Russian Children’s Welfare Society. Over 250 guests attended the event.