Meet Svetlana and her children — a brave mother starting over.

Svetlana had never left her home country before. With her husband and two eldest sons fighting in Ukraine, she was terrified to evacuate with her three youngest — but she did, for their safety.

Because of your generosity, we were able to find them a suitable apartment, cover two months’ rent, and begin the process of securing medical insurance for the children as Svetlana searches for work.

Their hometown of Krivoy Rog has been devastated—they have nowhere to return. Yet in the midst of loss, hope remains.

Svetlana and her family send their deepest thanks to all who have helped make this new beginning possible.