Keystone Human Services International

Русский

Russia

Programs

Support to Beslan: October 2004 – present; Since 2004 when we experienced the effects of the Beslan school hostage crisis along with our visiting Russian professionals from the Special American Business Internship Training Program (SABIT), we have supported our Russian colleagues in providing community-based services for children and families directly or indirectly affected by this tragedy. This support includes professional training and direct salary support for specialists at the Beslan Polyclinic, and was enhanced through our Comprehensive Systems of Care for Children and Youth in the North Caucasus program, funded by USAID, and our collaborations with the Open World Russia Civic Hosting Program. We continue to provide support to professionals in Beslan to serve children and families facing the challenges of trauma and difficult social situations.
Open World Russia Civic Hosting Program: 2005 – present; Sponsored by the Open World Leadership Center at the U.S. Library of Congress; Through the Open World Russia Civic Hosting Program, Keystone shares knowledge, expertise and important cultural perspectives with professionals from Russia. This professional exchange program emphasizes hands-on, community-based collaborations that promote partnerships and continued communications between delegates and their American hosts and professional counterparts. Keystone has been fostering relationships with professionals through the Open World Program since 2005.
Comprehensive Systems of Care for Children and Youth in the North Caucasus: June 2006 – December 2008; Funded by United States Agency for International Development (USAID); By building on the strengths of the community and our belief in the inherent value of all individuals, Keystone enhances the human services available to vulnerable children and families in the Russian North Caucasus to address their psychological, educational and health needs. This program seeks to strengthen the relationship between individuals and the community through comprehensive systems of care in North Ossetia and Kabardino-Balkaria.