Helping Ukrainian Women and Families
"Thank you so much to Project Kesher for responding to our cry for help.”
- Eugenia
Eugenia and her 4 children (ages 2-10) live in Slav'yansk, Donetsk region, Ukraine. They moved there in 2014 after their hometown, Toretsk, became occupied by Russia. Their circumstances were difficult but manageable, they had employment, neighbors, and vegetable garden. In February 2022, she and her children were forced to evacuate Slav'yansk to Soledar. They found an apartment, but three days later, a rocket hit the yard. No one was harmed, but the windows were broken and the beds where Eugenia's children slept were ruined. They recently returned to their home in Slav'yansk as they do not have the means to move to a safer place and they want to be at home, though today the city has no centralized water supply. They buy their drinking water, and water for bathing and washing dishes is taken from the river. There is electricity, though available only certain hours. With financial assistance from PK Ukraine, they bought an electric pot and kettle and stocked up on food. Eugenia and her children hope for the best for the future and pray for peace.
“My name is Ira, my family and I are from the Donetsk region, and we have a 15-year-old son with cerebral palsy. When the war started, I was 8 months pregnant with my second child. We only had time to pack the essentials before moving our family to safety. The war, displacement, and financial instability caused enormous stress. Thanks to Project Kesher, we were able to provide our son with the treatment he needed and purchase diapers, baby clothes, and pacifiers for our newborn daughter. We are infinitely grateful.”
PK Israel helped Nastya, age 12, receive urgent dental care after being displaced from her home in Ukraine, with her mother and grandmother. Her medical emergency was complicated by her evacuation and lack of treatment during the war, but now in Israel, the family was granted temporary refugee status and Israeli medical insurance. Nastya and her mom are grateful to PKI for the support, and Nastya's mother recollects how wonderful it was to participate in the PKU leadership seminars a few years ago.
Larissa is a high school history teacher from Mariupol, Ukraine. Her house burned down during the war and she lost all of her belongings. Her father was injured after a missile hit her parents’ house, and her students are now scattered throughout Europe. The emotional toll has been enormous. To unwind, escape, and improve her mental health, Larissa enjoys knitting. Project Kesher Ukraine helped Larissa replace all of her knitting supplies and accessories. She recently made a warm sweater for her mother and vest for her father. “I am so grateful to Project Kesher for giving me the tools to start to restore my emotional health. Knitting brings positivity into my life, and helps provide warm clothes for my family!”