ToyBridge

ToyBridge™ is a public charity providing assistance and comfort to displaced children in areas of conflict. Our organization was founded in response to the War in Ukraine 2022 which has displaced over 1 million children. The needs of displaced children span many domains, including health, safety, education, and mental well-being. We are led by practitioners experienced in medical care, risk management, logistics, and area studies. The name of the organization, ToyBridge, was inspired by images of the Sighetu Marmatiei bridge connecting Ukraine with Romania. This bridge was lined with toys so that children crossing on foot could enter a safe space with a happy thought. The name also refers to the opportunity to make a bridge of understanding and peace through the innocence and love embodied in toys for children. The founding directors of the organization are President Mirela M Ivan PhD, Secretary Sarp Aksel MD, and Treasurer Mark Paul Weisenborn.