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 War Orphan

The Russian invasion into Ukraine launched on February 24, 2022, in a mounting escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014 following the Ukrainian Revolution and the annexation of Crimea. Courageous Ukrainian soldiers have since laid their lives down protecting their homeland to this day.

Your sponsorship will bring a Ukrainian fallen soldier's child the basic necessities and the gospel of Jesus Christ today. 
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Elina Nesteruk
Zlata Tyzhbir
DOB: September 30, 2022
DOB: March 19, 2022
Elina’s father defended the country from the first days of the invasion. He and his crew died in 2022. Elina’s widowed mother was pregnant at the time, and Elina was born later that year in September. She stayed with the little baby alone in the town where her husband served, since there was no way to return to her family currently living in the occupied territory.
Zlata’s father died defending the country at the age of 27 in 2022. The family situation is difficult because the child's father had provided and took care of the family by himself. Zlata’s mother and grandmother are both disabled. Zlata is an energetic and inquisitive girl. Unfortunately, she suffers from trouble with her feet.
Daryna Rilnyk
Dominika Rilnyk
DOB: August 31, 2021
DOB: February 2, 2020
Daryna’s father was a Ukrainian war hero who died as a result of a wound in the neck. Daryna’s mother was left with two small children. Daryna has an older sister, Dominika, in the program. Daryna is a healthy girl and loves hugs and games with her sister or mother. She loves animals and is energetic, communicative and confident. 
Dominika’s father was a Ukrainian war hero who died due to a wound in the neck. Dominika’s mother was left with two small children. Dominika has a younger sister, Daryna, also in our program. Dominika likes drawing, singing, and running. Dominika is shy, gentle, and caring. 
Veronica Kisil
Oleksandr Stelmashek
DOB: August 26, 2017
DOB: June 29, 2014
Veronika’s father participated in the liberation of many villages and died as a result of tank artillery shelling while devoting himself to defense of his motherland. Veronika is modest, polite, honest and kind. Unfortunately she suffers from hyperopia astigmatism amblyopia in both eyes. 
Oleksandr’s father died in April 2022 in the line of duty. Oleksandr lives with his mother and older sister, Liliia, who is in the program as well. Oleksandr enjoys fishing and is friendly and responsible. His health is satisfactory, and his academic performance is in the upper-middle. 
Kateryna Fediukova
Oleksandr Maryniak
DOB: May 3, 2014
DOB: May 26, 2012
Kateryna’s father fought in the conflict with the Russians prior to the full invasion and was taken to the war and died in 2022. Kateryna  lives with her two sisters and their mother in a rented home. Kateryna’s mother has been raising children mainly by herself. Kateryna is a sociable, kind, sensitive, and affectionate girl.
Oleksandr’s father died during a combat flight defending Kyiv in 2022.  His mother must now raise and support two children and would like to provide the children with quality education. Oleksandr shows diligence in learning. He is fond of karate and  the latest technologies. He is a very sympathetic, sincere and kind child.
Yuliia Maryniak
Karina Oliinyk
DOB: September 27, 2006
DOB: November 17, 2005
Yuliia’s father joined the ranks of the Armed Forces on his own initiative right after the invasion and died during a combat flight. Yuliia’s brother, Oleksandr, is also in our program. Their mother would like to provide the children with quality education. Yuliia is interested in foreign languages and desires to be a military translator.
Karina’s father fought in the conflict with the Russians before the full invasion. He was taken to the war (as intelligence) and died in 2022.  Karina’s sisters, Veronica and Kateryna, are also in our sponsorship program. Karina studies remotely at the college. She dreams of becoming an interior designer. Karina has a pinched nerve in her back.
Tymofii Samoileko
Rostyslav Halatiuk
DOB: March 3, 2006
DOB: March 18, 2010
Tymofii’s father was a Ukraine hero and died in 2022, leaving Tymofii and his mother alone. Tymofii studies at a specialized school to be a computer typing operator. He received a scholarship for his high academic performance. Tymofii is fond of computer games and enjoys helping people. Unfortunately, he has some health issues.
Rostyslav is a courageous and sociable boy. His mother became a widow when his father died in a war. Rostyslav’s mother suffers from diabetes, has a leg amputated above the knee, and is losing her eyesight. Rostyslav likes spending time outside, but he cannot be as active as he wants due to a heart surgery.
Liliia Stelmashek
Diana Duma
DOB: May 20, 2012
DOB: September 7, 2011
Liliia’s father had defended Popasne since the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. He died in April 2022 in the line of duty. Liliia lives with her mother and brother, Oleksandr, also in our program. Liliia is kind and caring. She enjoys drawing. 
Diana’s father died defending his country from the Russian army in 2023. Diana lives with her mother, sister and two little nieces. Diana shows diligence in learning. Her school work performance is in the upper-middle. She is kind, cheerful and fair.
Marta Bielkina
Maksym Hryhoriev
DOB: January 3, 2011
DOB: March 18, 2010
Marta’s father was a helicopter pilot who died defending his country. Marta's mother is a military serviceman as well. Marta is the third child in the family. She is fond of music and is very active; she plays the drums, attends the volleyball section, and recites poems. Health wise, Marta has vision problems.
Maksym’s father died while performing a combat mission defending Kyiv in 2022. Maksym and her mother were left alone. Maksym shows diligence in learning and  takes an interest in astronomy and soccer. He is very fond of animals and has a pet cat. Maksym is prudent beyond his years and has become his mom's support.
Artem Mazepa
Veronica Oliinyk
DOB: October 9, 2008
DOB: May 30, 2008
Artem’s father was a commander who died in the line of duty. His widowed mother who has a disability works as a hairdresser. Artem is kind and makes friends easily. He shows diligence in learning and is a good communicator. Artem is sincere, friendly and careful. He is healthy and very active. He enjoys engaging in folk dances.
Veronica’s father served in the war and died near Bakhmut in October 2022. She has two sisters and a brother. The girls live with their mother in a rented home because they cannot afford buying a house. Veronica plans to enter the Lviv College. She reads books and bakes goodies. Veronica is interested in new things in the world.
Mariana Duma
Olena Humenchuk
DOB: December 29, 2007
DOB: June 5, 2007
Mariana’s father died in 2023 in the Bakhmut district, defending his country from the Russian army. Mariana lives with her mother and younger sister and two little nieces. Mariana shows diligence in learning and her school work performance is in the upper-middle. She is kind, cheerful and fair.
Olena’s father died of heart failure during active duty defending his country, and her mother has some health concerns preventing her from working. Olena's two brothers both experience some health problems. Olena is sociable, stress-resistant, creative, and kind. She dreams of a vocation as a make-up artist and enjoys dancing. 
Maksym Zherebetskyj
Katia Zherebetska
DOB: July 20, 2010
DOB: April 25, 2018
Maksym’s father was a Ukraine fallen hero. He was the commander of the rifle unit and died during shelling and mortar fire. He was awarded the 2nd degree “Order for Courage”. Maksym is a cheerful and balanced individual. He likes to make new acquaintances, and easily finds common language with peers.
Katia's father was a Ukraine fallen hero. He was the commander of the rifle unit and died during shelling and mortar fire. He was awarded the 2nd degree “Order for Courage”. Katia is cheerful, smart, diligent, attentive, and kind. Katia is interested in everything. 
Andriy Zhytovetskiy
Sergiy Zhytovetskiy
DOB: October 25, 2011
DOB: June 10, 2007
Andriy’s father was a fallen hero of Ukraine who was drafted into military service right after the war began. He was injured in the war zone and died of his injuries in 2022. Andriy is a diligent, purposeful, cheerful and an independent boy who enoys sports.
Sergiy’s father was a fallen hero of Ukraine who was drafted into military service right after the war began. He was injured in the war zone and died of his injuries in 2022. Sergiy is fond of sports and loves IT technologies. He is sociable, purposeful, and responsible.
Adeline Gavryliuk
Vadym Gavryliuk
DOB: April 21, 2016
DOB: August 4, 2013
Adeline’s father was a Ukrainian war hero who was killed in the war on July 17, 2022. Adeline has an older brother, Vadym, also in our sponsorship. Adeline is calm, cheerful, and positive. She is fond of music. Regarding her health, she has allergies and often gets sick with children's colds.
Vadym’s father was a Ukrainian war hero who was killed in the war on July 17, 2022. Vadym has a younger sister, Adeline, also in our program. Vadym likes dancing and singing and studies the piano. Vadym is calm, cheerful, and sensitive. He has allergies and often gets sick with children's colds.
Mahdalyna Ruda
Oleksandr Ivanyk
DOB: March 28, 2013
DOB: July 14, 2010
Mahdalyna’s father was a rescuer and died in the war when he was helping others. Now Mahdalyna lives with her mother and sister, Svitlana, who is also in our sponsorship. Mahdalyna is kind, reliable, polite, and modest. She likes dancing and singing. vision problems.
Oleksandr’s father was a Ukrainian war hero, who died defending his country against Russia. Oleksandr is a creative boy who is fond of Legos, sculpting, and painting. He demonstrates modesty and honesty. He is also calm and shy.
Anna Dobrovetska
Diana Yakymiv
Artem Yakymiv
DOB: April 11, 2019
DOB: January 22, 2019
DOB: January 22, 2019
Anna’s father was a hero of Ukraine who died in 2022. He was killed while performing a combat mission. Anna has an older sister, Dominika, who is also in our program. Anna is a very cheerful girl fond of drawing. She is a good positive child for her mother.
Diana’s father was a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and died defending Ukraine and his family in
2022. Diana is one of triplets. She lives with her mother, and her siblings Artem and Zlata, in Popasna. Diana likes to spend time outside and play active games. She has problems with her arms and legs due to hypoxia during pregnancy.
Artem’s father was a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and died defending Ukraine and his family in 2022. Artem is one of the triplets. He lives with his mother and sisters, Diana and Zlata, in Popasna. Artem is kind, generous, and very sensitive. He is friendly and sociable. 
Zlata Yakymiv
DOB: January 22, 2019
Zlata’s father was a soldier of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He was 31 years old and died defending Ukraine and his family in 2022. Zlata is one of triplets. She lives with her mother, and siblings Artem and Diana, in Popasna. She’s happy to make new friends. Zlata is a very creative child. She is also active and likes to spend time outside.
Dominika Dobrovetska
Svitlana-Daria Ruda
DOB: September 22, 2015
DOB: March 28, 2016
Dominika’s father was a hero of Ukraine who died on August 19, 2022. He was killed while performing a combat mission. Dominika is calm and sensitive. She is fond of drawing and singing. She is a good child for her mother. Dominika has a little sister Anna who is also in our program.
Svitlana's father was a rescuer and died in the war when he was helping others. Now Svitlana lives with her mother and sister, Mahdalyna, who is also in our sponsorship. She is sociable and quickly makes new friends. She engages in sports, including dance classes and swimming.
Zlata Sidelnyk
Vasyl Trush
DOB: December 3, 2018
DOB: March 21, 2012
Zlata’s father was a hero of Ukraine who was a participant in combat operations and died of stage IV cancer, oral melanoma in 2020. Zlata is a very positive and cheerful girl. She is fond of drawing, singing, and playing different games. She is a strong-willed girl who does not give up easily.
Vasyl’s father is a fallen hero of Ukraine, who defended Ukraine and was killed by Russians while performing a combat mission. Vasyl lives with his mother and his elder brother. Vasyl loves soccer and basketball; he also likes to sculpt plasticine. Vasyl is calm, responsible, and obedient.
Natalia Potsiluiko
Kateryna Kaplunova
DOB: August 31, 2011
DOB: August 5, 2010
Natalia’s father participated in operations defending their homeland. He passed away at age 37. Natalia’s mother takes care of 4 children and her sick mother after her husband’s death. Natalia's older brother, Sviatoslav, is also in our program. Natalia is a creative girl who is fond of music and plays the violin. 
Kateryna’s father was a Ukrainian war hero. He died in 2019, during a special operation in the Donetsk region, leaving her and her mother. Her mother is a piano teacher at a children's art school. Kateryna is kind, cheerful, and creative. She loves drawing and delights in playing soccer and board games.
 
Denys Vnenkevych
Vladyslav Konovalenko
DOB: October 7, 2009
DOB: January 5, 2012
Denys’ father was a rescuer who died at the Hrybovytskyi landfill. Denys lives in Lviv with his widowed mother and brother, Dmytro, who is also in our sponsorship. Denys is sincere, friendly, and careful. He is an active boy who is fond of sports, especially soccer. At school, Denys shows diligence in learning.
Vladyslav’s father participated in the operations defending the nation and died in a car accident. His grandfather and grandmother are currently his guardians. Vladyslav is responsible, conscientious, active, friendly, and sociable. He enjoys playing piano and practicing Taekwondo.
Sergiy Kabarchuk
Igor Kabarchuk
DOB: June 9, 2013
DOB: January 18, 2018
Sergiy’s father was a military man who was mobilized to the Armed Forces on March 7, 2022 and died in a missile strike. He has one younger brother, Igor. Sergiy is sociable and active. He likes to spend time outside. His hobby is riding a bicycle and swimming. He is a positive child and helps to look after his younger brother.
Igor’s father was a military man who was mobilized to the Armed Forces on March 7, 2022 and died in a missile strike. He has one older brother, Sergiy. Igor is kind, generous and very sensitive. He worries about others and takes different situations to the heart. He likes to spend time with his brother outside and play active games.
Matvii Vaskalo
Yustyna Khytreiko
DOB: December 13, 2012
DOB: June 29, 2016
Matvii lives with his mother, and they only have each other. His father was a hero of Ukraine who died in the war. Mativii’s mom suffers from stage IV brain cancer. She has already undergone eleven surgeries. Matvii is a kind, generous, and active boy. Moreover, he is courageous, sociable, and quickly adapts to new conditions. 
Yustyna is active, kind and likes to make new friends. In her free time, she likes to play with toys. Yustuna is fond of drawing and singing. She has an older sister, Yulia. Their father was a participant during the 2015-2016 operation defending the nation and passed away on May 30th, 2022, because of a missile strike.
Iryna Zinchuk
Danylo Kyian
DOB: May 16, 2014
DOB: May 21, 2015
Iryna’s father died in the war on May 30, 2022 from a missile strike in the town of Hirske in the Luhansk region. The war left Dmytro’s mother alone with three children—Dmytro, Rostislav, and Iryna. They are all in our sponsorship program. Iryna is responsible, shy, diligent, and happy to make new friends. Iryna is also her mother’s little helper. 
Danylo's father is a fallen war hero of Ukraine. He died in 2015 when Danylo was only three months old.  Danylo likes animals, Legos, bicycle riding, playing soccer, and karate. A few of Danylo's family members are in poor health.  Danylo, too, often has a runny nose, resulting in coughing and sometimes swelling.
Bozhena Rakus
Sofia Rakus
DOB: February 14, 2015
DOB: September 28, 2012
Bozhena's mother is a widow raising 9 children as her father was a soldier who served in a volunteer battalion and died of a heart attack, which he suffered during his service. Bozhena likes to play with dolls and draw. She is very sensitive, and her father's death has been rough for her. She had a health problem causing her face to turn a blue tint.
Sofia's mother is a widow raising 9 children as her father was a soldier who served in a volunteer battalion and died of a heart attack, which he suffered during his service. Sofia enjoys being the center of attention. She is fond of reading and drawing.  Regarding her health, she has vision problems.
Dmytro Vnenkevych
Oksana Drabyk
DOB: June 14, 2008
DOB: February 11, 2011
Dmytro’s father was a rescuer who died at the Hrybovytskyi landfill. He lives in Lviv with his widowed mother and brother Denys who is also in our sponsorship. Dmytro is sincere, friendly, and careful. He is very active, fond of doing sports, and engages in freestyle wrestling.
Oksana’s mother is a widow of a Ukrainian war hero. Her father died in 2014 in the Luhansk airport region, while rescuing the wounded. Oksana enjoys outdoor activities and participates in a swimming team. She is interested in learning foreign languages and enjoys making new friends. Sadly, Oksana suffers from an eye disease. 
Anna Zubenko
Veronica Tsap
DOB: March 31, 2009
DOB: June 13, 2015
Anna Zubenko's father was killed in the Russo-Ukrainian war when he
was defending Ukraine in 2019, leaving Anna and her mother. Anna is kind, healthy, lively and creative. She is clear about her goals in life and knows what she should do. She studies diligently and her grades are above average.
Veronica is very kind and positive. She likes actively spending time outside. She is confident and has leadership skills. The girl is a go-getter and gets along with others. Veronica’s mother is a military woman and the widow of a fallen military soldier of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
Roman Doronin
Maria Hrishyna
Davyd Leskiv
DOB: January 16, 2012
DOB: April 17, 2007
DOB: September 29, 2012
Roman's father was a military man and died in the war. Roman has 3 siblings. He is principled, courageous, sociable, and active. Roman likes to spend time outside. His hobbies include riding a gyro scooter and playing football. He is a positive child and helps to look after his younger sister.
Maria’s father died during the performance of official duties in the war defending Ukraine. Maria Lives with her mother and sister Daria, who is also in our program. Maria is calm and fair. Maria has a wide array of interests. She is an avid reader, a good communicator, and enjoys taking pictures. Maria has some back problems. 
Davyd is generous and kind. He is a very active and smart child. His mother is a miliary woman, and his father died in a war on July 29, 2014. Davyd and his mother only have each other. He has some vision problems. At school, Davyd is a good student who listens to teachers and completes the homework.
Zlata Olynets
DOB: July 9, 2016
Zlata's father passed in 2021 while defending the country. She has her mother, an older sister, Snizhana, and a grandmother. Zlata is a very creative child, who is fond of dancing, singing and music. Zlata is very active and likes to spend time outside. She is her mother's little helper. 
Arsenii Ivanov
Yana Sviderska
DOB: October 21, 2012
DOB: June 7, 2012
Arsenii's father is a fallen hero of Ukraine who died in Luhansk airport in 2014. His widowed mother now works part-time. Arsenii is shy, kind, friendly, and respectful of elders. He is inquisitive and can easily find a common language with other children. His state of health is satisfactory, but he has had a very weak appetite since childhood. 
Yana’s mother is a widow of a Ukrainian war hero, who died in the war, leaving behind his wife and two children. Yana has an older brother, Maksym, who is also in our sponsorship program. Yana is a healthy child who enjoys outdoor activities, dancing, and singing. She is very kind, positive, responsible, modest, and diligent.
Volodymyr Kozak
Andrii Spodaryk
DOB: July 29, 2010
DOB: December 11, 2010
Volodymyr’s mother is a widow of a Ukrainian war hero; his father was a military man who passed away in the war. Volodymyr is the middle child of three siblings, all of whom are in our sponsorship program. Volodymyr is kind and friendly. He is an active child, fond of swimming and playing video games.
Andrii’s father joined the Ukraine Military after the full-scale invasion of Russia, and defended his family, his people, and his country. He went missing during battle and remains missing in action. Andrii is polite, kind, energetic, sensitive, and capable. He is fond of soccer, enjoys spending time with friends in the fresh air.
Sviatoslav Yarovoi
Andrian Kulieba
Viktoriia Petrukha
DOB: May 30, 2017
DOB: August 23, 2009
DOB: September 16, 2012
Sviatoslav’s father was a commander killed by a sniper's bullet in the battles at the Svitlodarsk Arc in December 2016, so Sviatoslav never got to know his father in real life. The boy is kind, generous and very sensitive. He is calm, prudent, friendly, and sociable. He is fond of cars and tractors and likes to spend time outdoors.
Andrian’s father and an elder brother both died in the war. Andrian’s mother is a widow of a Ukrainian war hero. Andrian is active, independent, courageous, sociable, kind, generous, and friendly. He enjoys playing soccer. Words from his mother, “I wish all of us peace, tranquility, and victory!”
Viktoriia's father was a military man and died in battles for the Donetsk airport in 2015. She has one sibling, Vladyslav, who is also in our program. Viktoriia is very kind and positive. She likes actively spending time outside and is fond of traveling. she also likes to play on the tablet and to sing songs. 
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Russo-Ukrainian War

The Russian invasion into Ukraine launched on February 24, 2022, in a mounting escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War, which began in 2014 following the Ukrainian Revolution and the annexation of Crimea.

The conflict in eastern Ukraine, in the Donbas, erupted in April 2014 with the formation of two Russian-backed separatist quasi-states: the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic, where some our sponsored children's fathers gave their lives on the battlefields.

The on-going upheaval has resulted in Europe’s largest refugee crisis since WWII. One-third of Ukrainians have been forced to flee from their homes. The majority of the refugees are women, children and the elderly. Unless exempt from special circumstances, Ukrainian men ages 18--60 are required to remain in defense of their country. Many of our sponsored orphaned children lost their fathers during these earlier regional wars.