Success Stories

I’m from the Odesa region and I’m raising four underage children (ages 3, 7, 12, and 14) on my own. I suffer from severe neck pain, and recently my arms and legs have started hurting as well. I’ve been diagnosed with arthrosis and spinal hernias, and I need an MRI, but I can’t afford it. My children also get sick often, so I prioritize treating them first. It’s very difficult to find a job when you have four children, and the only financial support I receive is 2,100 UAH per month. We live in a small village in a rented house and survive thanks to our cow.

My fingers were broken, my eardrums damaged, and I had constant bruises, stress, and fear. All of this was caused by my own husband, who drank and beat both me and my son. He controlled me financially, while I did everything I could to support our family and even took out a large loan. I managed to escape. Now, I am raising two children on my own: my 13-year-old son and my 2-year-old daughter. My son has asthma and has started experiencing severe headaches—he needs medical treatment. On top of that, my loan debt keeps growing, and I feel completely helpless. I am in despair.

Christina is now 14 years old. At the age of 12, this girl experienced a terrible tragedy—the tragic loss of her mother and sister. Later, she suffered from the actions of her stepfather, who continued to live in her mother's house. The stepfather harassed the girl, corrupted her, and committed psychological and physical abuse. Until recently, this man even received financial assistance for her care. Now Christina is safe and under the guardianship of her brother.