**BOHDAN REQUIRES BOTH REGULAR AND MEDICAL PLEDGE**
Dear Sponsor,
This letter is written by the caseworker together with Bohdan’s mother, as he has developmental and speech delays and is not yet able to write on his own. We would like to help you get to know him a little better.
Bohdan is 10 years old and in Grade 3. He is a kind, hardworking boy who enjoys staying busy with creative activities. His favorite school subjects are Art and Crafts, especially modeling with clay, which allows him to express himself and brings him great joy.
At home, Bohdan loves helping his mother. He enjoys adding firewood to the stove and feels proud when he can be helpful. He also loves playing with a ball — during these moments, he becomes especially cheerful and outgoing.
His favorite holiday is Christmas. He happily helps his mother in the kitchen, especially chopping vegetables for the Olivier salad, which creates a warm and cozy family atmosphere. His favorite food is mashed potatoes.
Bohdan dreams of becoming a builder when he grows up. He loves creating, building, and working with his hands. He is a sincere and gentle boy who needs support, attention, and care. Thank you for your open heart and your desire to be part of his life.
With respect and gratitude,
Bohdan’s mother and caseworker
Caseworker’s Comments:
Meet Bohdan — a gentle, cheerful boy whose kindness shines through even in the most difficult circumstances. He is friendly, eager to help, and finds joy in the simplest moments of childhood. At home, he proudly assists his mother by adding firewood to the stove and keeping his belongings tidy. Outdoors, he comes alive, especially when playing ball games. He also has a wonderfully creative spirit and loves shaping figures from modeling clay, one of the few activities that allows him to express himself freely.
Bohdan faces significant challenges. He has an intellectual and speech disability, which makes communication difficult and requires ongoing developmental support from specialists. His speech is largely incoherent to others, and without consistent therapy, his progress is limited. His mother is currently working to obtain the medical documentation needed to confirm his diagnosis, but the family’s circumstances make this process slow and complicated.
Life at home is extremely difficult. Bohdan’s mother is raising four children on her own after a divorce, relying only on irregular, unofficial cleaning jobs that provide no stable income. The family struggles to meet even their most basic needs. The children’s diet is limited and lacks proper nutrition, and they do not have access to fruit, fish, or other essentials. The home is in a neglected state, with poor hygiene, severe clutter, and sleeping areas that are worn out, dirty, and in urgent need of replacement. The children do not have proper beds, bedding, or a clean space to rest.
These conditions deeply affect the children’s development. Several of them have cognitive and speech delays, and none are receiving the consistent specialist support they require. They lack structure, emotional warmth, and the parental attention needed to grow and thrive. Their academic struggles stem not only from developmental challenges but also from the absence of proper support at home. They need stability, guidance, and a nurturing environment that can help them build confidence and essential life skills.
Despite all of this, Bohdan remains a sincere, gentle, and hopeful child. He dreams of becoming a builder one day — someone who creates, repairs, and brings things to life with his hands. His dream reflects his spirit: he wants to build, to grow, and to become someone strong and capable. But he cannot do it alone.
This family urgently needs comprehensive support — practical, emotional, and developmental. Sponsorship through the HART Child Sponsorship Program would provide Bohdan with access to specialists, proper nutrition, clothing, improved living conditions, educational support, and the emotional and spiritual care he desperately needs. It would also bring stability and hope to his entire family, offering them a chance to break free from the cycle of hardship.
Supporting Bohdan means giving a vulnerable child the opportunity to flourish, to feel loved, and to believe in a future that is brighter than his present. Your compassion could be the turning point in his life, the moment when everything begins to change.
