Take a moment, and think of a young person in your life. Maybe it’s a child, or a sibling, or a friend’s child. Now, imagine that person is usually sent to live with relatives so their parents can find work in another country – and then, picture even that work disappearing when COVID-19 hit. Think of …
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Photo Friday: Our top 5 ‘Joy of Winter’ photos!
Welcome to Photo Friday! Each Friday, we share photo collections of our favourite shots from our sponsor sites around the world. Winds are biting at your face, while your feet are covered in slush. It’s time to put on your gloves, step out the door, and own up to the truth: winter is coming. But never fear! Winter …
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Sponsorship is Music to Iryna’s Ears
Beautiful young Iryna was the first daughter born to her parents. They were already wrangling three sons by the time she came along, and it was, well, a lot. With a baby and three young boys, her mother Olha gave up her job as a music teacher to focus on being a full-time mom. Despite Iryna’s father working as a driver, the family struggled …
Photo Friday: Our top 5 ‘Overcoming Challenges’ photos!
Welcome to Photo Friday! Each Friday, we share photo collections of our favourite shots from our sponsor sites around the world. Have you ever heard of ‘No-spend November?’ Or ‘Movember?’ November is the month of challenges, and the people at our Ukraine site in Europe have faced their fair share of challenges. But that doesn’t mean challenges can’t be …
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Viktoriya Is on the Path to Healing
Like most teenage girls, Viktoriya enjoys reading, painting and chatting with friends online. Despite facing challenges due to a disability, she approaches life with bravery and tenacity, and lives near our Ternopil site in Ukraine. When she was still little, her parents noticed she struggled with her mobility. A doctor confirmed she was born with a congenital abnormality …
Photo Friday: Our top 5 ‘World Book Lovers’ Day’ photos
Welcome to Photo Friday! Each Friday, we share photo collections of our favourite shots from our sponsor sites around the world. Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card! That’s right: tomorrow is World Book Lovers’ Day, and we’re here to celebrate with a special Photo Friday in its honour. Teaching a child to love books is one of the best gifts you can give – and …
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Dreams Come True in Pochaiv
This might be a sports story, but it’s not your cliché sports story. Some kids grow up hearing the words ‘touchdown’ alongside phrases like ‘She shoots, she scores!’ before they can even walk. But in the Ukraine, there are often barriers to playing sports that keep some kids on the bench. Take Kyrylo. He’s dreamed of being an athlete since he was …
The Radiance of Ukranian cuisine: Pierogi
Pierogi (also called varenyky) stuffed with potatoes and bacon is one of the most iconic Ukrainian recipes, and families have been enjoying this savoury dish for centuries. The dumplings are often mentioned in Ukrainian folklore songs and literature. Each Ukrainian host has his or her own recipe for pierogis, but the cooking method remains the …
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Photo Friday: Our top 5 ‘Group’ photos
Welcome to Photo Friday! Each Friday, we share photo collections of our favourite shots from our sponsor sites around the world. You’re at an event with some old friends. Everyone is laughing over treats and hot drinks when, suddenly, someone pulls out their phone and says, “Hey…why don’t we take a group photo?” Whether gathering at a coffee shop, …
Sirilia Gives Her Family a Home
Tucking children into bed, folding tasty ingredients into a sauce on the stove, and having a quiet spot to relax with a cup of tea – these are just a few things moms love about having their own home. Sadly, for many living at and near our Haiti North site, stable shelter isn’t always a reality. Where Sirilia lives, agriculture …