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UKRAINE – Life during a time of war in Ukraine has been hard on everyone in that country. But in the Roma settlement of Barabolya, nestled in the Ukrainian city of Khust, hardship is even greater for children like Snizhana. Yet in this small corner of conflict, a quiet transformation is unfolding for vulnerable young—from at-risk to thriving.
“There is no water in the house,” shares Lyudmyla, who works for our Khust Training Center. “There was a time when the family was starving.”
But through your generosity, Operation Blessing’s local training center has become a refuge of peace and provision during this season of war.
“All the sisters have been visiting our center,” Lyudmyla explained. Here, the girls receive warm breakfasts and lunches, often taking leftover food home so their family can have dinner. And we send them home with bottles filled with safe water as well.
Providing Hope and Nourishment
Lyudmyla said that Snizhana is “very beautiful, gentle and friendly. She loves to sing, play with other children, willingly joins in everything interesting.” But life has been far from easy for her and she struggled academically.
Thanks to friends like you, now she doesn’t get sick as often, and she’s thriving physically despite living in a war-torn country. This powerful story shows how entire families can move from at-risk to thriving when given consistent nourishment, education, and support.
Joy in the Midst of Conflict
Your generosity is changing the trajectory of her life. “We are very happy that all the girls have the opportunity to come to our center every day,” Lyudmyla says, “where they regularly get warm breakfast and lunch—and peace and love.”
From a fragile shack in Ukraine, the gratitude is real—because your compassion is real. The lives of these children continue to move from at-risk to thriving through kindness and ongoing care. Thank you for giving peace, provision, and hope to precious children like Snizhana around the world as they face difficult times.