Dear Sponsor,
My name is Yevhen, and I am 11 years old. I live with my mom and my two older brothers, Dmytro and Nazar. We love our mom a lot and try to help her with the hard work because we are stronger when we do things together.
My best friend is Artem, and we like riding our bicycles. My bike is old and breaks sometimes, but my brothers and I try to fix it. We also have a little dog, and I like taking care of him. Sometimes I even share my favorite food—holubtsi—with him.
I’m in the 5th grade. I really like labor training because I can make things with my hands. I also enjoy PE and math. In the summer, I love swimming in the pond and playing games with my friends. My favorite treats are caramel candies and Chupa Chups.
Your friend,
Yevhen
Caseworker Comments:
Yevhen is an eleven‑year‑old boy from a small village whose gentle, hardworking spirit shines despite the many hardships his family faces. He lives with his mother, Iryna, and his two older brothers, Dmytro and Nazar. Yevhen is in the fifth grade and enjoys PE, Math, and Labor Training, where he loves creating things with his hands. Though naturally shy, he is cheerful, friendly, and eager to help. Each day he assists his mother with carrying firewood, cleaning, and kitchen chores—tasks far beyond what most boys his age are expected to do.
The family’s story is marked by deep pain and resilience. After years of domestic violence fueled by the father’s alcoholism, Iryna was forced to flee with her children when he destroyed their apartment and assaulted her during a night of severe intoxication. Neighbors sheltered them, and since then, Iryna has been raising her three sons alone. She works tirelessly in a grocery store, often relying on discounted food to stretch her income far enough to feed her boys. Child support from the father is minimal and unreliable.
Today, the family rents an old, deteriorating house in extremely deplorable condition. The walls are crumbling, and there is no running water; they must carry it from neighbors. There is no indoor toilet, shower, or bath, and the home is heated by two wood stoves, one barely functioning. Maintaining warmth in winter requires constant firewood, which the family struggles to afford. The rooms are tiny, with chipboard walls that splinter easily. Yevhen sleeps beside his mother because there is no space for another bed, and the boys take turns doing homework at old tables in the kitchen or bedroom. These conditions take a toll on the children’s health, and Yevhen is especially vulnerable to seasonal viruses.
Despite these challenges, the home is filled with love, respect, and a quiet determination to persevere. Iryna is devoted to her sons and strives to raise them in a safe, nurturing environment. The boys help one another, care for their small dog, and show remarkable kindness and resilience. They attend church, and their mother prays faithfully for God’s protection and provision over her children.
Yevhen dreams of a better future—one where he can study, grow strong, and help his family. He is a bright, teachable boy who responds beautifully to encouragement. What he needs most is stability, proper nutrition, medical care, and the assurance that he is not alone.
Sponsorship would be life‑changing for Yevhen. It would provide consistent food, while also offering emotional and spiritual support to a family that has endured so much. For the family, sponsorship is not simply helpful—it is essential. It brings hope into a home that has known trauma and instability, and it offers a tangible expression of Christ’s love.
Supporting Yevhen means giving a young boy the chance to grow in safety, dignity, and faith. It is an opportunity to help break a cycle of hardship and to invest in a child who longs to flourish. Through sponsorship, you can bring warmth into a cold home, strength to a weary mother, and hope to a boy whose heart is ready to bloom.
