Families in Ukraine need your help!
The Sechka family live in a rural area of Sarny region, western ukraine, in an old dilapidated house. Mykhailo, 40, and his wife nadiya, 31, work hard to provide for their family. They face a massive challenge as three of their five children have severe disabilities. One of their daughters is unable to walk at all. The health of their children means they need medical examinations, check-ups, and treatment. which costs money.
Mykhailo used to work in forestry, but when the war began, he lost most of his wages then he had to quit. Since then, he has focused on farming and keeps cows, pigs, geese, and poultry to survive.
Son Mieko loves his parents and sees they are hardworking. Mykhailo must cultivate a lot of land to grow forage for the animals, and vegetables and grain for the family. He was using an old tractor that he bought 15 years ago. The tractor is 50 years old and required constant repair. Mykhailo says that after each working day he had to repair it and it wasn’t worth the money. Since then, the old tractor became a place where Mieko and his siblings play.
Despite Mykhailo and Nadiya’s efforts, the family’s situation became very difficult. The loss of income, health issues and the ongoing war has taken its toll.
Mieko’s family need help with resources, such as tools and machinery, so they can grow food for themselves.
right now, the ukrainian economy is shrinking, and inflation is rising. So, supporting families just like Mieko’s with a self-sufficiency project will be a lifeline.
Mieko’s anxiety and uncertainty and have resulted in physical and psychological issues. There is no doubt that the impact of war will be felt by his family and many others for years to come.
SUPPORT MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
At Mission without Borders, we regularly reach out to Kiwis who respond by giving, praying, and offering their unwavering support.
If you would like to help, here are some ways we CAN make A Difference together:
1. A gift of $30 will supply an emergency food and hygiene parcel to help displaced and vulnerable people in the ukraine.
2. Sponsor a family: we have families in ukraine waiting right now for sponsorship. you can enable and encourage a whole family to lift themselves out of poverty and become self-sufficient for $45 a month.
3. Consider donating towards a selfsufficiency project for a family like Mieko’s. This will give them the opportunity to not only survive but thrive ‒ $25 will provide a packet of seeds to grow life-sustaining fruits and vegetables.
If you’d like to help in any way, please either visit our website mwb.org.nz/get-involved/bring-hope or call us today on 0800 469 269.