A happy childhood despite everything. “Children’s Ark” set sail in St. Petersburg and began its journey: challenging, emotional, but confident. The map constantly showed new places where children needed help. It was the need that called our ship to arrive and assist those in need.
Maximka joined the Children’s Ark when he was only 3.5 years old. The boy was developmentally delayed and frequently fell ill. He had almost no documents. The work to restore his documents and medical examinations began. In the clinic, we were informed that his mother had hardly brought him for check-ups since his birth. After a month, a woman called us in search of her son. You would be as surprised as we were when we learned that she was Maxim’s mother. It’s sad to see such parental irresponsibility.
We started working with the mother. We invited her for discussions and talked about the importance of caring for one’s children. Maxim was scheduled for a serious head surgery. For a long time, we collected medical certificates for the hospital. And finally, after a year, the mother showed responsibility and went through with the operation with the child. She stayed with him throughout the entire hospital stay. This is a significant victory for us! After leaving the hospital, Maxim returned to our shelter. We continue to work with him and his mother.
Along the way, compassionate people, volunteers, and benefactors come on board. Together, we strengthen the “Children’s Ark” and help the children and families who are going through tough times.
With your help and collective efforts, we will create a healthy, joyful, and genuine childhood for these children. Thank you for being with us!
Ministry in the Children’s Ark. – Jack Kerbs