We aim to improve the lives and health of children affected by radiation following the explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station on April 26th 1986.

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Who we are and what we do

The Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline (CCL) South Hams Link provides much needed respite to children who continue to be devastatingly affected by the 1986 nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. 

 

We do this by inviting a group of children from Belarus and the Ukraine, to come to the South Hams for a month each year for a holiday and to attend dentist and optician appointments. 

 

Typically, 10 children aged around nine years of age stay together in pairs at two South Hams homes for two consecutive weeks. The four-week period is long enough to clear the radiation from their bodies thanks to the fresh air, clean water and clean food.


We also fundraise and run special projects when there are particular needs that we can provide support on - for example, medical supplies and other equipment to children's cancer hospitals, social centres.

 

"Once you’ve seen it and realise what’s going on, you just have to do something.”

Sue Wyeth, chair of Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline South Hams

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What Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline does

The Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline Totnes and South Hams provides much needed respite and medical attention to children who continue to be devastatingly affected by the 1986 nuclear disaster at Chernobyl. We do this by inviting children to come to the South Hams for a month each year for a holiday, healthcare appointments and time which, crucially, allows the radiation to clear out their bodies. Here’s how you can help.

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Every donation helps

Every donation made to the Chernobyl Children’s Lifeline South Hams goes to support the children, whether it’s during their stay or towards particular projects to support them and their families at home.

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Becoming a Host

Do you want to volunteer to be a host for the Children each year?

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