On May 3-7, the coordinators and volunteers of Diakonia, for the first time after the difficult period of the pandemic and forced online communication, had the opportunity to meet in Montenegro. Not many of us were able to find the time and energy to get out to there : yet the meeting turned out to be surprisingly warm and inspiring.
 We have combined the discussions of current affairs and tasks of Diakonia with psychological training, visiting the sights of this amazing country, and just relaxing on the coast (it’s a pity that the sea was not warm enough yet :)) |
Dear friends, we go on with helping others!!
With your help, a lot has been accomplished over the past few months.
We have paid for housing and examinations for Anastasia Kirinskaya, 24 y.o., Berlin, Kearns-Sayre syndrome, have purchased and sent to Ukraine the medicines for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, have provided initial support for refugees in Germany, have paid for a wheelchair for Tamara Khudoley, 7 y. o., Donetsk region, brain tumor.
Our local volunteers continue to work.
From the reports of the local volunteer groups:
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The collection is over. Thank you!
Age: 3 y.o. (baptized as Savva)
Residence: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Diagnosis: hemaphagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, Epstein-Barr virus
Needs: a course of a medicine
Funds to raise: EUR 350
Saba used to enjoy an active life: studying, playing, working as a co-host on Orthodox radio, participating in creative competitions. But in 2019, when Saba was visiting his grandparents in Georgia, the boy had suddenly felt unwell. The examination showed a severe form of Epstein-Barr virus.
We have already helped Saba last year. The treatment has brought good results. But, on January 6 and 30, 2022, Saba has had epileptic seizures. After a thorough examination, his neurologist has recommended to increase the doses of medicines. Their supply of medicines and syringes for the child will not last long.
To purchase the medicines for coming 6 months, family of Saba requires about EUR 350.
Greetings you all!
Easter is nearing, the feast of the victory of Life over Death. Life shall be victorious!
Let all of us to partake in this victory!
We have done a lot for the last month.
We have sent several humanitarian cargoes to Ukraine, taken out of the country several families with seriously ill children, paid housing for Russian families with sick children being treated in Europe, provided the initial financial support to Ukrainian refugee families. We have helped to pay for the treatment of Ilona Dolukhanyan, 17 years old, Krasnodar, Russia, osteosarcoma, leg amputation, Vladimir Pozdnyakov, 2 years old, Kirzhach, Vladimir region, Russia, cerebral palsy
Thank you all for your persistent support!
This month, we still require funds for refugees and children from GUS countries being treated in Germany.
Our help is awaited by:
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My dear ones… It was difficult for me to write anything in the first days of the war. The thoughts did not keep pace with emotions, the emotions did not keep pace with the actions. I did not know what to write to console anyone who was involved in this situation: our care-receivers and volunteers, our friends and relatives on both sides, our children … For our psyche, there is no difference if a terrible thing happens with us or with those far away. What matters for it is the feeling and experience at the present moment. To help yourself, you need to help others!
And we just have started to work.
During the fortnight of the war in Ukraine, we have helped to about 115 people to leave the war zone. We have sent several cars with humanitarian cargo for refugees at Polish border. We have supported them upon arrival to Germany and have found the housing for about 80 people. Mainly, we have helped the families with seriously ill and disabled children, the families with many children, and single elderly people.
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