Dear Sponsor,
My name is Yeva, and I am three years old. I live in a rural area. I do not go to kindergarten yet, but one day I hope I will study in kindergarten and then in school. I have an older brother named Petro, and we often play games together, run around, and play ball.
My mom once showed me letters, but they are still hard for me to remember. I like it when my dad milks the cow and we have fresh milk with pampushky. My mom cooks delicious food for us, like red borsch, fried potatoes, and varenyky. In the summer, I get ice cream, and it is very tasty. In the winter, we celebrate Christmas and have a big family table with kholodets, meat salad, and cake.
When I grow up, I want to help my mom and dad more. Maybe I will study to be an accountant like my mom.
Thank you very much for letting me write this letter and for wanting to help me. I am waiting for your reply.
With love,
Yeva
Caseworker Comments:
Yeva is a charming little girl with a bright personality and a gentle, cheerful nature. She loves drawing, playing with her older brother, and helping around the house by keeping her room tidy and putting her things away. Even at her young age, she brings warmth and joy to her family.
Yeva lives with her parents and older brother in a small village. Their life is very difficult because both parents struggle with serious health problems and the family has no stable income.
Her mother, Valentyna, once worked as an accountant and was able to support the family. But due to heart disease, arrhythmia, and frequent fainting, she had to leave her job. Her condition makes even simple household tasks dangerous, and she spends most of her time in bed, needing constant care and treatment.
Her father, Petro, does not have permanent work. There are no jobs in the village, so the family survives by tending a small farm, growing vegetables, and caring for their cow. He also suffers from severe back pain and inflammation of the sciatic nerve, yet all the heavy labor and responsibility for the home and children rests on his shoulders.
The family’s living conditions are extremely modest. They live in an old house that has not been repaired for many years. The walls are cracked and covered with mold, the floors are damaged, and the furniture and appliances are worn out. The bathroom is in critical condition and needs complete reconstruction, as it does not provide safe or proper living conditions for the children.
Despite everything, Yeva remains a kind, calm, and cheerful child. She loves exploring the world with her brother and continues to smile even in hardship. Her parents love their children deeply and do everything they can, but their resources are simply not enough.
Yeva’s participation in the HART Child Sponsorship Program would be a lifeline for this family. Sponsorship would provide her with proper nutrition, items for development, improved living conditions, and the sense of care and support her family desperately needs during this difficult time.
