Will you sponsor Dzanita?
Gender: Female
Grade: N/A
Dzanita was placed in a Jelgava orphanage in 2003. Her mom abandoned her when she was very young. She has sisters and brothers, but she has never met them. Dzanita shared that her father was very abusive, both emotionally and physically, which took a long time to recover from. After her recovery, she was placed in the orphanage. From age 16 to 18, Dzanita lived in Sweden with "godparents" that the orphanage selected for her. During this time, she had several plastic surgeries done to repair the damage done from her childhood trauma. While living in Sweden, Dzanita did not love the way her body looked, but she walked away from the surgeries feeling much more confident in herself. Dzanita has returned back to Latvia, started going to church, and joined our program. Through this, God has done an amazing work in her heart. Dzanita has a daughter, who was born in January of 2020. In January 2023, she married the father of her child. Dzanita is a stay-at-home mom, but hopes to find a job soon. Please pray that a job opportunity would arise. Please also pray for her health, the wellbeing of her family, and for her to continue growing in her love for God.
Sponsorship Code: LAAO-24701
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Kadrija in Latvia
Gender: Female
Grade: N/A
Kadrija began living at the orphanage at a young age and was there until she turned 18. After she graduated from the system, she was granted a one room apartment at the city's social house. Because there are many life changes that come with graduation, Kadrija has been assigned an assistant that will guide her in making decisions. In her free time, she loves to draw, paint, and listen to music. She is a very talented artist! Kadrija has a hard time keeping her attention on projects for longer period of times, so she often does not finish her art. Currently, Kadrija does not have a job, but she wants to find a place to work. In 2022, she received a new apartment from the government, so she has been spending a lot of time there until she finds a job. Please pray that Kadrija would be able to find work that would support her and lead her to new opportunities. Please also pray for her health, future, and for the deepening of her faith.
Sponsorship Code: LAAO-24711
Martins in Latvia
Gender: Male
Grade: GRAD
Martins lives at the orphanage until he turned 18. Though he lived in Sweden for awhile, he is back in Latvia and continues to work in construction as an assistant. Those who know Martins say that he is hardworking, responsible, and goal-oriented. In his free time, he often watches sports and works to improve his art skills. Martins's goals for the next few years are to secure a full-time job and form a strong relationship with his daughter. He is good at taking care of kids and hopes to care for his daughter well. Martins lost his social apartment, so he is currently living in several different places, most often with his mother. Please join him in prayer for his living situation, for his family, and for his future.
Sponsorship Code: LAAO-24770
Rihards in Latvia
Gender: Male
Grade: GRAD
Rihards lived in the Jelgava orphanage until he turned 19. He then moved into an apartment in the social house, where he is helped by an assistant. Together, they cook, clean, and do many different art projects. When he is not at his apartment, he enjoys his time spent at our program. Rihards is known to be a friendly, happy, and humorous young man. Because of his personality, he quickly makes friends wherever he goes. In his free time, Rihards enjoys listening to music and watching sports. He also loves going to church every Sunday with his assistant. Rihards has many goals, including: repairing his room, learning how to rollerblade, getting his own apartment from the state, and regularly attending program meetings. Please pray for him and his assistant - for their health, future, and deep love for the Lord. Please also pray that Rihards would be able to keep his assistant, as she is incredibly helpful and shares a special bond with him.
Sponsorship Code: LAAO-24714