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Dima in Ukraine
Gender: Male
Grade: UNIV
DOB: 6/16/98
Dima is from the village where he spent his childhood under the care of his sister. Besides his sister, he has two brothers. Dima tries to help provide for and take care of his family as much as possible. In doing so, Dima had to leave his studies behind at the University for now. He is open to new knowledge and new experiences in life. He tried working at a car service station, working in a restaurant as a waiter and barista. He tries different areas of work and looks for what he likes and what he would like to develop further. Dima has plans to go abroad in Poland, to try to work there. He is bright and enjoys learning new things. He is a creative thinker. Please pray that Dima's health and future.
Sponsorship Code: UKGRAD-24235

Anya in Ukraine
Gender: Female
Grade: COLL
DOB: 8/3/99
Anya has one brother but both of her parents have died. Anya was put in an orphanage when she was 8 years old. Her mother died and her father was deprived of parental rights.She graduated from a technical school and a college specializing in industrial training technician and construction technologist. She didn’t enter a University last year but she has an opportunity to do it this year. So she is in the enrollment process now.
Her dream is to become a clothing designer. She wants to take a sewing course. Anya likes drawing, listening to live music, reading books and spending time with friends in small groups. She also enjoys her alone time. Anya loves any kind of animal. She is loving and caring to her friends. Anya and her brother have inherited a house from their parents and are trying to get the official documents. The house is not livable and needs many repairs including putting in gas, water and a sewage system. Thus Anya lives in a social dormitory for orphans. Please pray for her emotional healing and inner motivation for her life and dreams.
Sponsorship Code: UKGRAD-23504

Ruslan in Ukraine
Gender: Male
Grade: COLL
DOB: 9/16/98
Ruslan has grown up in the orphanage ever since childhood. He has now successfully finished the college of Electricity. Ruslan has faced some horrible incidents in his life, including losing his brother in a car accident. At a young age, his only sister was adopted and now living in the US. Ruslan currently works in a warehouse for a supermarket. He is developing new skills and is learning and becoming better and better. Last year, he bought an apartment under the state program. With help, he is planning repairs for his apartment and calculating what he needs and how much it might cost. Ruslan has already started saving money for these upgrades.
Ruslan likes and is really good at sports. He plays soccer with the other guys in the Aging-Out program every week. Going through different periods and difficulties in life, Ruslan has began to trust and value his relationships more. He is a good person; an honest guy who is still figuring out who he wants to be. Please pray for Ruslan, his health and overall success.
Sponsorship Code: UKGRAD-23276

Oksana in Ukraine
Gender: Female
Grade: TECH
DOB: 10/11/94
Both of her parents are alive, she has contact with them but they can't support her. Oksana was born with cerebral palsy. Her parents refused to take her and she grew up in an orphanage for kids with special needs. When she was 15, her mother reappeared but she stayed at the orphanage because they decided it would be traumatic to move.
Oksana graduated from the Institute of Physical Education. She studied physical training there. She was a professional athlete in volleyball and powerlifting then she changed her sport to badminton. She has already taken silver in the international championship. Her goal is to take part in the Paralympics. She wants to be a massage therapist or badminton coach in future. She is helpful, purposeful and patient. She has achieved the needed level in sport and has her training as a job now. Oksana takes life's difficulties with strength and a positive attitude. She always glorifies God in her competitions. She is a part of a Bible study group with her best friend Yana Z every week. She loves to study the Word of God. Oksana has continued renting a room in the university dormitory after her graduation. Please pray that God helps her to have emotional stability during her training and competitions and she finds a way to safely reduce stress levels.
Sponsorship Code: UKGRAD-23269

Valentin in Ukraine
Gender: Male
Grade: N/A
DOB: 6/3/98
Valentin grew up in a village and entered the orphanage there when he was a child. He has two brothers and three sisters, and his parents are still alive and still live in the village. Valentin has successfully finished college of welding. He is now putting his degree to work as a welder. He currently rents an apartment with his sister.
He does not have the status of an orphan, so there is no prospect of receiving housing help from the state. He works hard to save money and possibly buy housing in the future.Valentin enjoys attending church and Bible study group. He is a good, interesting and honest person. Please pray for Valentin's health and future.
Sponsorship Code: UKGRAD-23518

Anya in Ukraine
Gender: Female
Grade: TECH
DOB: 1/1/00
Anya arrived at the orphanage at the age of 14, which was six months after her mother's passing. She has four sisters, but she communicates with only two of them. Her younger sister is in an orphanage for children with special needs. Anya is very athletic and was engaged in wrestling in the orphanage. Anya graduated from the orphanage in 2019. She attempted college in another city but was lonely without friends, so transferred to the technical school in Dnipro. She is now studying at the Polygraphic Technical School for typography. She lives in the school dormitory. She gets along well with children and loves to draw and embroider. Anya has not yet decided what she wants to do in the future. Please pray for Anya, for her health and future success.
Sponsorship Code: UKGRAD-24567