No child should feel ashamed simply for being poor
Across Eastern Europe, that is sadly the heartbreaking reality many families face. Parents and grandparents do their best, yet feeding their children is a daily struggle, and buying essential school supplies is completely out of reach. You can change that.In Bulgaria, children can’t attend school without materials, and they’re not all provided by the state. Without notebooks, pencils, or even a backpack, children like Samuil feel embarrassed or ashamed. They fall behind. Some stop going altogether. And the cycle of poverty continues.
But your compassion can change that. You can provide a backpack and essential supplies to help a child start school or get back to school.
Your kindness can open the door to education and so much more
When you give R540 today, you’re doing more than providing a backpack and school supplies. You’re saying to a child, “You matter. You belong. You’re not alone.”
Your generosity helps children start school with pride, with confidence, and with dignity. It’s not just about what you give. It’s about what you inspire: hope, joy, and the belief that someone cares.
Look at what your love in action can do
When Samuil opened his new backpack, his hands were trembling. He looked up, eyes shining with tears, and whispered, “Thank you so much.”
His grandmother, Nadka, said:
“This backpack means he won’t feel embarrassed anymore because we’re poor. It’s truly amazing how God took care of our needs through people like you.”
That’s the power of your compassion.
One gift. One moment. A lasting difference.
You make stories like Samuil’s possible
Samuil was adopted and lovingly raised by his grandparents. After his grandfather passed away suddenly, life became incredibly difficult for Nadka and Samuil. She now works part-time and stretches every penny to get by.
The start of the school year brings the anxiety of wondering how she will provide for Samuil’s needs.
But because someone like you gave, Samuil had what he needed. Not just materials, but confidence too. He was so excited to show his classmates his very own backpack.
And supporters like you make that joy possible.
