Orphanages
Drinka Pavlovic Orphanage: Belgrade
Built: 1965
Capacity: 96
2022 : Currently residing 39
Description: This home for children without parental care was built for the purpose of being an orphanage. Consists of 4 floors, each is divided into two groups by age and gender
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Zvenčanska 19 Orphanage
Home without Parental Care
Belgrade, Serbia
Which ONE of the FOUR Projects Will You Take On?
The Children Are Counting on Us.
Teach Them to Thrive: Help Build a Kitchen/Classroom
Project #1: Kitchen/Classroom Renovation – Goal: $14,500 (estimate 2024)
Location: Zvečanska 19 Orphanage | Belgrade, Serbia
Removal of mold and lead-based paint
New plaster, tiling, laminate flooring, and door
Electrical rewiring and updated fixtures
All new appliances, cabinets, prep tables, and kitchen tools
A safe, clean, and welcoming space to learn and grow
You Can Lead the Way
We’re looking for someone to sponsor or spearhead a fundraiser to help bring this kitchen to life. Whether it's a:
Charity lunch, dinner or bake sale
School project, Lenten or Advent appeal
Church or youth group challenge
Corporate match donation drive
Or any creative idea you bring to the table
We will support you with promotional tools, guidance, and any material you need to succeed.
Why It Matters:
This is more than a kitchen. It's a classroom. It’s a place where young people will gain confidence, life skills, and a sense of normalcy. With your help, we can give them the tools they need to stand on their own two feet.
Adopt this project. Change their future.
To get started or ask questions, please contact us at (312) 228-0600.
Help Create a Warm Welcome for Children Without Parental Care
Project #2: Reception/Greeting Room Renovation – $10,150 (estimate 2024)
Location: Zvečanska 19 Orphanage | Belgrade, Serbia
Imagine walking into a space meant to be filled with warmth, celebration, and community—only to find worn furniture, faded paint, and outdated lighting. For the children at the Zvečanska 19 Orphanage in Belgrade, this is the current reality of their reception area.
This space is much more than just an entryway. It is where the children greet their teachers, counselors, and visiting family or friends. It is where Christmas gatherings are hosted, milestone moments are celebrated, and everyday conversations help shape a sense of belonging.
We are seeking $10,150 to transform this important room into a welcoming, functional, and comforting environment. With your support, we can:
Sand and varnish wood panels and cabinets
Replace worn ceiling lighting with energy-efficient, modern fixtures
Paint walls, ceilings, and doors to brighten the space
Provide new furniture—tables, chairs, and sofas—to create three separate seating areas
Hang cheerful new curtains
Install new doors and radiator covers for safety and aesthetics
Every child deserves a space where they feel safe, valued, and proud to welcome others. With your help, we can give them just that.
Please consider taking on this project as a fundraiser or making a donation today. Your generosity will make a lasting impact on the daily lives of these children and young adults.
Together, we can help them feel at home.
Adopt this project. Change their future.
To get started or ask questions, please contact us at (312) 228-0600.
Help Us Rebuild a Place of Hope: Remodel the Orphanage Library
Project #3: Library Remodel – $12,500 (estimate 2024)
Location: Zvečanska 19 Orphanage | Belgrade, Serbia
At the heart of one of our partner orphanages lies a quiet, forgotten space — the library. Tucked next to the reception area on the main floor, this room has the potential to become a safe haven where children can learn, dream, and grow.
But it needs your help.
We are seeking individuals, families, church groups, student organizations, and service clubs to adopt this project and help raise the $12,500 needed to transform this room into a bright, functional, and inspiring space.
This remodel will create a space that encourages curiosity, supports literacy, and provides essential access to learning tools. It will include:
Sanding and varnishing the original wood panels
Painting the ceiling and walls to brighten the space
Installing new doors to let in more natural light
Replacing the worn flooring
Updating the electrical wiring and lighting fixtures
Adding three new computers, a printer, and supplies
Furnishing with round tables and 24 colorful chairs
The directors and counselors at the orphanage envision this library as more than just a room with books — they see it as a place where children build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and discover the joy of learning.
Will you help bring that vision to life?
By taking on this project as a fundraiser — through events, donation drives, or a giving circle — you can give these children the tools they need to imagine a brighter future.
Lifeline will support your efforts every step of the way and share progress updates from the renovation.
Adopt this library. Ignite a love of learning.
Every child deserves a place where they can dream. Let’s build it together.
Adopt this project. Change their future.
To get started or ask questions, please contact us at (312) 228-0600.
Give Comfort to a Child in Need
Project #4: New Bedding for Zvečanska Babies Orphanage – $3,000 (estimate 2024)
Location: Zvečanska 19 Orphanage | Belgrade, Serbia
As part of an ongoing renovation at the Zvečanska Babies Orphanage in Belgrade, several children have been temporarily relocated to nearby facilities. These children—already experiencing uncertainty in their young lives—now face the added challenge of unfamiliar surroundings without some of the most basic comforts of home.
We are seeking to raise $3,000 to provide new bedding and linens for these little ones. This includes:
Soft, clean sheets
Warm blankets
Protective mattress covers
Fresh, supportive pillows
Extra supplies of linens for daily needs and hygiene
For children living without the care of a family, even small comforts like a cozy bed can make a world of difference. It offers not just warmth—but a sense of dignity, safety, and belonging.
We invite individuals, businesses, churches, schools, and community groups to take on this project as a fundraiser. Your effort—big or small—will directly impact the lives of babies and toddlers during a critical time of transition.
Please consider adopting this project and giving these children the comfort and care they deserve.
Because every child deserves a soft place to rest their head.
Adopt this project. Change their future.
To get started or ask questions, please contact us at (312) 228-0600.