Women in need

My 7-year-old son has been ill since he was 2 years old. He suffers from pain throughout his body, his legs and spine have become deformed, and his vision has deteriorated. The likely diagnosis is juvenile arthritis and connective tissue dysplasia. However, to confirm the diagnosis and start treatment, expensive genetic tests are required, which are conducted in the USA. These tests cost $399, and the delivery fee is an additional 3000 UAH. This amount is unaffordable for me.I am asking for your help.

Our home in the city of Ukrainsk is occupied. I am living with my children: four sons (11, 10, 7, and 3 years old) and a daughter (7 months old) in the Cherkasy region. I am raising my children on my own and have no support, as my relatives remain in the occupied territory. The father of my children has passed away. I do odd jobs in the village, but the income is very small. The only financial assistance we receive is 860 UAH per month. We are in urgent need of food, hygiene products, and money, as we are in extremely difficult circumstances.

In October 2024, my 73-year-old grandfather, my chinchilla, and I were forced to leave our home in Myrnohrad. We lived in a shelter for three months and later moved closer to the place where I planned to work. However, due to a local drunk who harassed me, we are now being evicted from the house. Later, my grandfather was hospitalized, and I broke a rib five days ago. We have no relatives, as I have been an orphan since childhood. Funds are very limited. I kindly ask for help.

I am a bedridden person with a disability, suffering from coxarthrosis in both limbs, with my bones deteriorating. I live in the Dnipropetrovsk region with my 69-year-old mother, who is also unwell. She needs knee joint replacement surgery and has an inguinal hernia. Despite her condition, she takes care of me. We survive on a minimal pension and cannot afford even basic food supplies. Please help us in any way you can.

I am an 80-year-old woman living alone and battling cancer. Recently, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I have already undergone two surgeries, and on January 6, I will begin chemotherapy. I live in Sloviansk. Once a week, a social worker visits me to help with groceries, and some kind acquaintances also provide support. However, I lack funds for medical tests, medication, and trips to the hospital. I live very modestly on my pension.

I left my abusive husband with my 4 children and am currently pregnant with my fifth child. We are a family of internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the Luhansk region. My husband was mobilized, but he deserted the frontline and started raising his hand against me. I endured it because I couldn’t afford to rent separate housing or provide for my children. When he started hitting my daughter, I turned to social services for help. We moved to temporary housing, but it is in poor condition. I am in need of help and would be grateful for any support.