Helping Mothers Rebuild Their Lives in Ukraine

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Bright Kids Charity, Ukraine.

We would like to share an update on how your generous donation has helped a mother of a child with disabilities in Ukraine.

Recently, we supported Alina K. by providing professional manicure supplies worth USD 305 to help her continue earning an income through her small nail care business. Your support is making a real difference to this family during an incredibly difficult time.

After receiving the supplies, Alina shared the following message with us:

"Thank you very much! In these difficult times, it means so much to know that people are willing to help. I will always be grateful to you and your foundation.

I truly love my work—it is a great source of support and strength for me.

I am infinitely grateful to you. When I unpacked the package, I was happy like a child.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

The family's situation remains heartbreaking, yet Alina is an inspiring example of resilience and determination. We continue to support both her small business and her son Vlad's ongoing medical needs whenever possible.

You may remember their story from our previous reports. About ten years ago, the family was involved in a devastating car accident in which Vlad suffered a severe traumatic brain injury. He spent five months in a coma and was left permanently disabled. Since then, the family has endured years of treatments, surgeries, and rehabilitation in the hope of improving his condition.

Then came the war.

Forced to flee intense shelling in eastern Ukraine, the family left their home with only the essentials and sought safety in another region of the country. Their hometown has been largely destroyed, and their house was damaged during the fighting. Like so many displaced families, they lost nearly everything.

Today, Alina works tirelessly to rebuild their lives while caring for Vlad and covering the costs of his ongoing treatment. Her manicure business provides a vital source of income that helps the family survive and maintain hope for the future.

Recently, members of our team had the opportunity to visit the family in person. Despite the many challenges they face, their strength and perseverance continue to inspire us.

We are deeply grateful for your support. Because of your generosity, mothers like Alina can continue providing for their children during these dark and uncertain times.

Please consider continuing your support for Alina and Vlad. Your donation helps families affected by disability, displacement, and war rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

With heartfelt thanks,

The Bright Kids Charity Team

Links:

• Bringing Hope to Ukraine's Most Vulnerable

Dear friends,

Warm greetings from Bright Kids Charity,

“After Yaroslav was born, I was the happiest person in the world.” With these words, Oleksandra began sharing her story. Soon after, she was devastated to learn that her son had developmental disabilities.

When the war reached their hometown and occupying forces moved in, Oleksandra made the courageous decision to leave. The family began again in a safer place, facing uncertainty with strength and determination. Despite the challenges of displacement, Oleksandra never stopped seeking the support her son needed. At the same time, she chose not to focus only on her own family’s struggle — she began volunteering in social initiatives to help others in similar situations.

Determined to create lasting change, Oleksandra founded a centre dedicated to supporting families raising children with developmental and mental disorders. In parallel, she is pursuing a specialised degree to become a therapist, strengthening her ability to serve not only her son, but many other children who require professional care and understanding.

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to support Oleksandra’s initiative by purchasing a vibration plate and a roller board for children with sensory processing disorders. The total amount of support provided was USD 242. These tools are already helping children improve their sensory integration, coordination, and overall well-being.

Supporting mothers like Oleksandra is especially important. These women carry the daily responsibility of caring for children with special needs — a task that requires immense emotional strength, time, and financial resources. Yet some, like Oleksandra, go even further: they transform their personal hardship into a mission to serve other families. By empowering such mothers, we are not only helping one child or one family — we are strengthening entire communities.

We kindly ask for your continued support of this project. Your contribution helps ensure that children with special needs receive the therapy and care they deserve, and that dedicated mothers like Oleksandra can continue their vital work.

Together, we can multiply hope.

With gratitude,
Bright Kids Charity Team

Links:

• Our projects on GlobalGiving