Putin Congratulates International Association of Children's Foundations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a greeting message to the participants and guests of the gala meeting marking the 15th anniversary of the International Association of Children's Foundations and the Russian Children's Foundation.

According to the press service of the Russian head of state, the greeting message reads in part that the Russian Children's Foundation is "the first mass public charity organisation which helps socially insecure kids, and consistently solves their 'adult' problems." "The results of the Foundation's charitable activities are not mere statistics; it helps orphans to be adopted by families, it has saved the lives of hundreds of babies, it renders practical support to disabled kids and promotes young talents," the telegram emphasised.