Women in need

I live with my mother, who did not raise me, has a criminal record, and was released from a pre-trial detention center six months ago. She abuses alcohol, and I live in constant conflict and shouting; there has also been physical violence. Because of her actions, I stayed in a crisis shelter for some time, but later had to return home. I have been diagnosed with depression, which prevents me from working full-time. I am asking for financial support to help cover utility bills and to purchase basic food for myself and the two dogs I care for.

My 38-year-old daughter has had a disability since childhood (Group I, complete loss of vision) and has been diagnosed with oropharyngeal cancer. She has completed a course of eight chemotherapy treatments and is currently undergoing her 20th session of radiation therapy. Due to swelling of the throat, she is unable to eat and requires special nutritional support, Nutridrink. We live in the Kharkiv region. I suffer from polyosteoarthritis and have to take medication on a regular basis. Our pensions are not sufficient.

I have stage II invasive breast cancer. Both of my breasts have already been removed, and I am awaiting surgery to remove my reproductive organs due to a high risk of metastasis. I am unable to work because I feel very unwell. The medication prescribed to me (Lynparza) is extremely expensive. Sadly, my father and sister in our family are also battling cancer, and my granddaughter was born with a genetic mutation. All of our family’s resources have been completely exhausted. Please help me, I beg you.

This year, I fled with my four children (aged 15, 14, 12, and 3) from my husband, who subjected me to physical and psychological abuse. As court proceedings are still ongoing, I continue to face pressure and threats from my former husband. He does not pay child support, so we survive on my earnings and social benefits. My children and I live in one room in a dormitory. We are in need of warm winter footwear for myself and two of my children.

I have breast cancer. I underwent surgery on December 12 and am currently in the hospital. I am raising two children on my own, aged 17 and 7. My younger child has autism and requires regular therapy sessions, which I am financially unable to afford. I have no one to help me: my husband left, my parents have passed away, and I do not have my own housing. I live with my children in a dormitory. We do not have enough money for basic needs, and I am currently unable to return to work. I am asking for help.

On August 5, 2025, a terrible tragedy happened to my husband: an enemy drone dropped an explosive on him in our yard. He sustained a blast injury to the head, a comminuted skull fracture, and numerous associated injuries. Everything we had built over the years was also destroyed by fire, and our yard was completely ruined. All of the savings we had were almost entirely exhausted during his treatment, and we are now living on social benefits that are not enough. I am in despair.