Dear Sponsor,
Hi! My name is Oleksandra and I’m 11 years old. I live in a beautiful village called Ihnatpil. There are a river and a forest here, and I love spending time outside.
My dad is in the military and helps protect our country. My mom is on maternity leave right now. I have brothers and I love them a lot! We get along really well, and I help my mom take care of my little brother, Yaroslav. My best friend is Anna. She’s really kind and cheerful. We both enjoy sports and playing outside together.
At Christmas, my whole family gets together, and I go carolling with my friends. In the summer, I love swimming and riding my bike with them.
I’m in the 4th grade and I ride my bike to school. My classes start at 9:00 in the morning and finish at 2:00 in the afternoon. My favorite subject is math. I don’t really like writing or computer science. My favorite food is barbecue meat! At home, my mom usually makes soup, potatoes, and fish. I like helping her cook, and when I grow up, I want to be a confectioner so I can make yummy desserts.
I’m excited to hear back from you!
Love,
Oleksandra
Caseworker’s Report:
Oleksandra is a gentle girl whose quiet strength and loving nature shine through in every moment she shares with her family. Her kindness and warmth touch the hearts of those around her, especially her parents and siblings, to whom she shows unwavering affection. Whether she’s lost in her drawings, creating something beautiful with arts and crafts, or laughing in the sunshine with friends and loved ones, Oleksandra radiates joy and creativity. Though she faces recurring urinary tract infections, she remains resilient, and with the right nutritional support, her health can flourish. Oleksandra is truly one of a kind, a child full of promise, love, and light, with so much to give to the world.
Oleksandra is growing up in a family that radiates love, faith, and resilience but lives in heartbreaking poverty. The Nesterenko family, raising four children, lives in a small village near the Belarusian border. Their situation is awful, yet their spirit remains unbroken.
Her mother, Olesia, is currently on maternity leave, caring for Oleksandra’s newborn baby sister. Her father, Viacheslav, volunteers with the Territorial Defense, guarding the local bridge to protect their community. This work is essential—but unpaid. With no other jobs available in the village, the family struggles to survive. Viacheslav occasionally takes on odd jobs in the community, but the income is extremely limited and doesn’t even cover their basic needs.
Their living conditions are deeply painful. The family rents an old wooden house that has not been maintained for many years and is in urgent need of repair. The walls are unpainted and untidy; the furniture is very old, some pieces broken, and the children’s bedding is worn out and sometimes torn. The kitchen is small, uncomfortable, and unequipped. There are hardly any kitchen utensils. The front door is falling apart and needs at least cosmetic repairs or repainting.
Most painfully, the house has no running water. The family must carry water from a well outside, doing everyday tasks like cooking, washing clothes, and maintaining hygiene incredibly difficult. The toilet is also outside, and the family washes in a small basin. There is no bathroom. These conditions are especially hard on Oleksandra and her siblings, who are growing up without the basic comforts every child deserves. And now, with a newborn in the home, the challenges have only intensified.
Yet despite all this, the Nesterenko family remains a beacon of warmth, respect, and love. They are open-hearted, sincere, and deeply committed to their faith. The children attend church, participate in Sunday school, and are eager to grow spiritually. Their home may be crumbling, but their values are strong.
This family is in genuine need of both material and spiritual support. They are an example of unity, honesty, and kindness—and they truly deserve help. Sponsoring Oleksandra through HART’s Child Sponsorship Program can be a life-changing blessing. Your support will not only provide essential items like food, clothing, and bedding, but also strengthen their connection to the church and help them draw closer to God.
We believe that through this ministry, the Lord will touch their hearts—and yours. Sponsor Oleksandra today. Help her grow up with dignity, hope, and the love of a caring community. Be the reason this family believes in miracles.
