In Chechnya the children are the most vulnerable and innocent victims of the recent Chechen wars. Medical Aid and Relief for Children of Chechnya (MARCCH) is there to help countless children, many orphaned, who receive little or no medical aid and have no one to care about their plight. Years of living in cramped and inadequate conditions or refugee camps, coupled with poor nutrition, have caused the health of many children to deteriorate still further with dire consequences to this day. Diseases such as TB have consequently taken a greater hold on the Chechen population.

MARCCH initiates projects that can make a real difference to these children. To date, MARCCH has delivered vital hospital equipment and medicines requested by the main children’s hospital in Grozny. MARCCH also has delivered 300,000 syringes for TB testing to the Chechen health authorities. It has been able to help a number of individuals who might otherwise have been deprived of essential medical treatment. It has also helped an orphanage for Chechen refugees in the neighbouring republic of Ingushetia with rent, food and clothing.

This is your chance to help Chechnya’s children. MARCCH is currently evaluating new projects to further help more children and we rely on your support to enable us to continue with our work.