Fleeing One War to Land in Another

Valeria is a single mom. And in 2022, she and her young sons fled her home in Ukraine and went to Israel.

"The situation in Ukraine was difficult. I knew that in this country, Israel, there is a military conflict, they have been fighting all their lives, but you feel there is this sense of security here."

They adapted quickly and Valeria had a thriving business working from home.

"I work as a manicurist…I am a podiatrist; I have a medical education.
Thank God that we found ourselves here among good people who helped us in different ways."

Then on October 7th, 2023…

Sirens

Hamas invaded Israel

"You're scared to go outside, even to go down into a bomb shelter."

"There was a big fear in me. I have to go through this again? My children have to go through war again?"

Valeria suddenly had little work. And her children were out of school stuck inside.

"They didn’t go out at all. We had problems at school. I am the only one they have, they have no one. I wasn’t making enough money."

"Any stability I had gained, after coming to Israel from Ukraine, it all collapsed, and debts started accumulating."

Then a blessing came their way…a local NGO told her that CBN Israel helps those in need.

"Immediately, the children received psychological help, and all sorts of activities to distract them. And I received a financial grant."

Thanks to you, CBN Israel helped Valeria obtain the urgent financial assistance she needed, and her sons to receive essential trauma care.

"I really want to express my sincere gratitude to the people who didn’t know us but made it possible for me to pay off my debts. You gave us material relief, and a big moral support. You gave us a quick answer and helped generously. And it really played a big role in my family."

"These good deeds show me that there is good in the world. This increased my faith. I think that good will triumph over evil."