By Tina Moira | Project Leader
Dear Supporter,
Every day, we meet families facing situations that no child should have to grow up in. We see childhoods shaped by fear, uncertainty, and loneliness — and we see how hope survives only because someone chooses to care.
One of those children is Olena.
Olena is a naturally shy and withdrawn young girl who lives with her single mother under very challenging circumstances. She struggles to speak with unfamiliar people and often shows signs of anxiety. At home, her emotions are intense — frequent tears, fearfulness, and a constant need for reassurance. Her mother, while loving, is coping with serious health issues and developmental challenges that make daily communication and parenting extremely difficult.
Olena’s WellBeing
Although Olena’s physical health is stable, her emotional wellbeing is fragile. She lives under daily stress because of her mother’s condition and the instability at home. Earlier this year, she tried attending a children’s summer camp.This experience showed how challenging new environments can be for her.
Education and Support at Home
School is difficult for Olena. Social interactions are hard for her, and her mother is not always able to help with homework or school preparation.
To ensure she does not fall behind, our local partner regularly supports her with homework and school-related tasks, offering gentle guidance, structure, and encouragement. This extra help has been essential for keeping her engaged in learning.
Alongside this, she receives school supplies, books, and materials that give her a sense of inclusion and readiness.
Olena is still a child with a soft, imaginative heart. She loves dolls, soft toys, and animals — and dreams of having a pet, although this isn’t possible for her family at the moment.
Support You Made Possible
Thanks to your compassion, we have been able to provide vital assistance to Olena and her mother, including:
With the mother currently unable to work due to her health, this support is critical. You are helping a child feel safer, more supported, and less alone in a very difficult world.
Your kindness truly keeps hope alive.
With gratitude
ChildAid to Eastern Europe
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To protect Olena’s identity, her name has been changed, and all photos used are illustrative and do not show the actual child described.
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