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Marharyta

Name:
Marharyta
ID #:
SZ01860
Age:
6
Birth:
May 21, 2018
Country:
Ukraine

Dear sponsor,

 I am so happy to write you a letter! I’m in grade 1, so I’m still learning how to write, but I love talking to people. My favorite thing to do is play outside. I really like summer and winter because in summer I can play ball games and in winter we can have snowball fights! I love playing with my sisters, Veronika and Tania. We have a big family, but my older brothers don’t come home a lot now. We help our mom and each other with cleaning the house and taking care of the little ones. I’m in grade 1 and I love PE and art. I like to draw, and when I’m not interrupted, I try to make my art look really nice. Sometimes I go to Sunday school with my sisters. People come to teach us and it’s so interesting to listen to them. I’m so excited for Christmas because it’s a happy time. We all get gifts, and I can’t wait to see what I get! Thank you for helping our family. You are so kind, and I’m really happy and thankful for your help. I wish you a Merry Christmas!

Love,

Marharyta

Caseworker Comments:

Marharyta is a fun, open, and sparkling little girl with a heart full of kindness. She is always eager to help others, whether it’s lending a hand to her mother with the household chores or looking after her younger siblings. Marharyta loves spending time outside, playing games like tag and other traditional Ukrainian games with her sisters and friends. She’s also a curious and eager learner, attending Sunday school in their village, where youth from Rivne come to teach and inspire her. Her cheerful spirit and willingness to help make her a true joy to be around.

Marharyta is a happy and cheerful girl, but her family’s situation is very difficult. When she was young, her father passed away, leaving her mother to raise three children alone. Later, her mother remarried and had five more children. Right now, Marharyta’s mother is on maternity leave, taking care of her youngest child, which limits her ability to work. Her stepfather works, but he spends most of his earnings on alcohol, which makes it hard for the family to get by. This creates a lot of stress and tension in their home, with arguments and disagreements often happening.

Their house is very small and old, and it’s not a safe or healthy place for so many people to live. There is no bathroom or proper water supply, and the kitchen is not well-equipped. The floors and windows are old and need repairs, and the furniture is broken and uncomfortable. The bedding is worn out, and there’s not enough for everyone. The family struggles to keep clean because there are no washing facilities, and the toilet and shower are outside. The children don’t have enough space to study, and there aren’t enough beds for them to sleep in. The house needs major repairs, including a new roof, better insulation, and the installation of water and heating systems. They also need new furniture, beds, and educational supplies like books, stationery, and toys.

The family is in urgent need of help. They require food, medicine, clothes, shoes, and hygiene supplies. The little money the mother receives is mostly used for food and medicine, leaving little for other needs. Marharyta and her siblings dream of a better home and a brighter future, but they need support to make that happen. Your help can bring real change to their lives and help them find hope. Thank you for choosing to support Marharyta and her family.