Oksana’s Story

Oksana is one of six children being raised by her mother in a poor Roma community in Ukraine. Because of the young children, it is difficult for her mum to find work, and they rely on government help to provide.

She came along to our CBN’s Orphan’s Promise training centre and has been part of the education programme for the last few years. Not only does the centre give Oksana the help she needs academically but has also been able to support the whole family through additional food packages and providing school supplies.

Oksana’s struggles have also been made more challenging by a congenital disease, vitiligo. Her condition has been difficult to navigate not only medically but also socially with her peers. Orphan’s Promise has been able to come alongside Oksana in both ways, providing the help, care and support she needs to thrive.

We cannot wait to watch Oksana, and her whole family, grow and develop in the years to come, thanks to your ongoing support.