Let us help Aksinia!
We have all read at least one article, which gives precise figures for the number of abandoned children in the orphanages, the number of abused children, etc. But how many of us have given a thought about the fact that behind every figure there is a life, a human being who is looking for support, food and shelter to survive, just looking for a normal life and happiness. As we all do …
Meet Aksinia
she is 22 years old and is also а number in the dark statistics…
Aksinia has a mother and several brothers, but her fate is really severe. From the age of 2 to 16 she has continually been taken and returned from her mother to the orphanages. At the age of 16 she reported systematic physical abuse to the Department for Child Protection and she was finally sent to the “Asen Zlatarov” orphanage in Vratsa.
As her mother did notallow her to go to school, Aksiniais nowfinishinghigh school. She has an exclusive fighting spirit and ambition. She is studing in cookeryschool, and has successfully completed coursesforhairdresser. Currentlyshe isgoing on drivinglicensecourse andshe has been rather activein sports.
She was a member of the women’s football team until she was informed by the doctor that she has torn anterior cruciate ligament in herleft knee.
Her doctors prohibit practising sportsand saythat shemust do surgery. If shedoes notdothe surgery aftera few years she willneedanartificial joint.
The operation is free, but:
- Supplies for the surgery cost 1,800 BGN
- Splintfor herleg after the surgery costs100 BGN
- Crutches will cost about 30 BGN
Aksinia does nothave thesupport of herfamily. Now we are supporting her, the Foundation for Social Change and Inclusion. Wetake care of her and we’ve settled into one of the housing program House ofOpportunity. She can live in the Houseuntilshe isstable, qualifiedand find a permanent job. The Foundation has long-term commitment to all young people who want to get on their feet and are proactive towards finding work and adapt in the society. However, thesurgeryof Aksinia is a significantadditional cost that simply must be done.
If you can help with a donation – crutches, splint or purely financial support you will really change a life!
DONATE via:
“Foundation for Social Change and Inclusion”
Raiffeisen Bank, IBAN:BG97RZBB91551004477267
SWIFT CODE: RZBBBGSF
Reason: targeted donation to support Aksinia’s surgery
