**ANASTASIIA REQUIRES BOTH REGULAR AND MEDICAL SPONSORSHIP**
Dear Sponsor,
My name is Anastasiia, and I am 10 years old. I study in an inclusive education program because I have a speech delay. Learning can be difficult for me, but I truly love drawing—it is my favorite way to express myself. I have two brothers who are also living with disabilities.
My family lives in a small town. My mother is unable to work because she stays home to care for us, and my father works as a street janitor to support our family. My best friend is my brother Maksym; we enjoy playing games together. My favorite school subject is drawing, and my favorite food is pasta.
When I grow up, I dream of becoming a doctor so I can help others.
Dear sponsor, my family and I would be very grateful for any support you could offer us.
With love,
Anastasiia and her family
Caseworker’s Comments:
Anastasiia is a gentle and soft‑spoken sixth‑grade girl whose kindness touches everyone around her. She has special educational needs due to biological challenges in the development of her nervous system, and she studies through an individualized program that requires patience, guidance, and constant support. She struggles with memory, attention, and social skills, yet she approaches each day with a quiet resilience that reflects the innocence of a child who simply wants to grow, learn, and belong. Drawing and crafting bring her joy and help her express emotions she cannot always articulate, but her family cannot afford even the basic materials that would nurture her development. They struggle to provide clothing, shoes, school supplies, and even daily food. Anastasiia needs regular sponsorship to meet her essential needs, as well as medical sponsorship to support her ongoing health challenges.
The family is carrying a burden far heavier than any family should bear alone. They are raising three children with severe disabilities, two of whom have had developmental delays since early childhood and require individualized, inclusive education. Their days are filled with caregiving, medical needs, and constant vigilance. The emotional, physical, and spiritual strain on the parents is immense. The mother cannot work, as she must accompany the children to and from school every day and provide continuous care at home. Two of the children receive no government assistance, leaving the family without the support they desperately need. Their eldest son lives with a Group I disability—autism, diabetes, and intellectual disability—and requires full‑time supervision, medical treatment, and help with every aspect of daily life. His mother’s days revolve around ensuring he is safe, stable, and cared for.
The father works as a janitor, earning the equivalent of $155 CAD per month, wages that are often delayed. The family lives in a relative’s small house, limited to one room and a kitchen, sharing a bathroom and toilet. Their furniture is old and worn, and the home is in need of repair. Even basic necessities—food, hygiene items, clothing—are often out of reach. Their financial situation is so strained that they cannot provide the most fundamental needs for their children, let alone the specialized care and developmental support required for their disabilities.
This family is not seeking comfort or luxury. They are praying for survival, dignity, and hope. They are praying for someone to see them. Sponsorship through the HART Child Sponsorship Program would transform Anastasiia’s life. It would provide her with food, medical care, clothing, educational materials, and the stability every child deserves. More than that, it would give her the assurance that she is not forgotten—that someone cares, someone believes in her, and someone is willing to walk alongside her family in their suffering.
For a child like Anastasiia, sponsorship is not merely financial assistance. It is a lifeline. It is the hands and feet of Christ reaching into a home overshadowed by hardship. It is the answer to a mother’s prayer and the beginning of a better future for a child who longs for the chance to grow, learn, and flourish.
