Hello, dear Sponsor!
My name is Myroslava, and I am four years old. I live in a village with my mom. I have a friend named Tymofii, and we love going for walks and playing hide‑and‑seek together.
My favorite foods are cabbage rolls, dumplings, and pasta with sausages. On holidays, my mom cooks special dishes like liver cake, “herring under a fur coat,” and cabbage rolls.
I enjoy helping my mom keep our home tidy. When I grow up, I dream of becoming a ballerina.
Thank you so much for helping our family. We look forward to hearing from you.
Love,
Myroslava and my mom, Kateryna
Caseworker’s Comments:
Myroslava is a bright, cheerful four‑year‑old girl whose joyful spirit shines the moment you meet her. She is open, affectionate, and loves to talk with anyone who visits. Whether she is drawing, playing, or posing for a photo, her innocence and happiness are unmistakable. She is healthy, lively, and full of the wonder that only a child can carry.
Yet behind her smile lies a story marked by deep loss and hardship.
Two years ago, Myroslava’s father passed away after a long illness. His death was a devastating blow to the family. Kateryna, her mother, is still grieving, and little Myroslava often draws pictures of her father, keeping his memory close to her heart. He had been the family’s sole provider, and since his passing, life has become extremely difficult.
Today, Kateryna and Myroslava survive solely on a small state benefit of 2,500 UAH (about $60 USD) per month. Kateryna cannot work because there is no one to care for her daughter, and their village has neither a kindergarten nor a school. When Myroslava is older, she will need to travel to a neighboring village for her education.
They live in an old house that once belonged to the father’s family. The home is not legally Kateryna’s, and it is in extremely deplorable condition. There is no running water, no shower, and the toilet is outside. Water must be drawn from a well in the yard. The house has two rooms, but only one is heated, forcing mother and daughter to share a small space during the cold months. The roof of the shed is collapsing, and the home urgently needs repairs and an additional stove so the whole house can be safely heated.
Despite these challenges, Kateryna remains gentle, humble, and grateful. She has a positive relationship with the local church and knows another family in the village who is blessed through the sponsorship program. When Myroslava grows a little older, Kateryna hopes to bring her to Sunday school so she can learn about God’s love and grow in faith. They long for stability, hope, and the assurance that they are not alone.
Myroslava is a little girl growing up without a father, in a home marked by poverty and uncertainty. She and her mother are in great need—materially, emotionally, and spiritually. Sponsorship through HART’s Child Sponsorship Program would provide essential food, basic necessities, and the support Kateryna needs to raise her daughter with dignity and hope.
Most importantly, it would remind this family that God sees them, cares for them, and works through the compassion of His people.
Your support could be the blessing that helps Myroslava grow in safety, joy, and faith—giving her the chance to flourish in the love of Christ and the care of a community that believes in her future.
