Children

In the former Soviet Union, there are thousands of orphaned or abandoned Jewish children living under the worst conditions imaginable. Many suffer from debilitating poverty, malnutrition, and physical and emotional disabilities. Some live on the street, while others live in state-run institutions where abuse and neglect are common. Through Isaiah 58, these desperate young people are provided with safe places to live, food, clothing, medical care, and other essentials.

Smiling Again—With the Help of Isaiah 58

Ela, a four-year-old girl in the former Soviet Union, is sick and needs special care. Her father is out of work, and the family struggles to survive. The one bright spot in their lives is the help they receive from The Fellowship's Isaiah 58 program…
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Isaiah 58 Helps a Young Boy Grow—and Thrive

Ten-year-old Elmir's future looked bleak when he was born with brain damage that caused difficulties with his thought processes, vision, speech and motor coordination. But today, thanks to consistent support from The Fellowship’s Isaiah 58 program, Elmir is growing and thriving. Read Elmir's story

Sergey — An Isaiah 58 Success Story

Sergey, a fifteen-year-old boy who lives in the former Soviet republic of Uzbekistan, suffered from numerous chronic ailments that required full-time care. Find out how The Fellowship’s Isaiah 58 program helped him overcome adversity to lead a happier and more productive life. Read More

Nina and Tanya: A gift of joy

Tanya, a Jewish child living in Russia, comes from a family torn apart by drugs and alcohol. She is fortunate today to live with her loving grandmother, Nina, who has become her legal guardian. Because she is ineligible for government assistance, Nina is very poor and struggles just to meet her and her granddaughter's basic needs. There is never enough to eat. Tanya also has chronic allergies and heart and stomach conditions… Read More

Maryia and Abraham: Food for the body - and the spirit

Maryia and her two-year-old son, Abraham, live in Russia. Abraham suffers from severe nerve damage that requires expensive medication. While Maryia does all she can for him, with no family to assist her and a paltry monthly child care allow… Read More

Misha: "Adopted" by caring Isaiah 58 friends

Misha, a nine-year-old boy in Kiev, Ukraine, had been living in a state-run orphanage since his mother abandoned him at birth. Most state-run orphanages in Ukraine are run-down, poorly funded and dangerous. Misha eventually became dreadfully sick in this environment and required constant medical care… Read More

Julia: Thriving - One Step At A Time

Two-year-old Julia was born with brain damage and diagnosed with autism soon after her birth in Russia. Julia's parents love her dearly and are committed to helping her grow and thrive in every possible way. But the cost of caring for an autistic child has been a major financial burden… Read more