A Future for Sofiya
CBN Supports a Center for Needy Families in Kyrgyzstan
Until recently, Sofiya led a life like many teenagers: she went to school, had friends, and looked after her younger brother Daniel, who is four years her junior. Since her mother was a single parent, the family faced some financial challenges, but overall, Sofiya lived without any serious worries. But that changed abruptly when her mother ended up in the hospital after a serious accident. She had suffered third-degree burns and could no longer walk. Even after several surgeries, her mother remained confined to a wheelchair.
Overnight, Sofiya had to take care of her mother, who could no longer move. She had to cook, clean, and do everything for her. This came as a huge shock to the girl. In an instant, her childhood seemed to be over, and she was suddenly responsible for everything: her brother, her mother, and the house.
Sofiya struggled with fears
“When my mother had the accident, I was only worried that she would survive and recover quickly. I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to go to school anymore and wouldn’t have a future. I worried that I wouldn’t be able to handle it all. I was also afraid of giving injections and changing bandages. Over time, though, I got used to it and it became easier,” Sofiya says.
Unfortunately, the 15-year-old’s fears plagued her for a long time: the fear that something might happen to her mother if she wasn’t careful, or that something terrible might happen to her little brother while she was with her mother; on top of that, fears about her own future.
Help from the Bright Way Center
A woman from the local Baptist church was so moved by the family’s plight that she contacted the Bright Way Center and told the staff about them: about the mother who couldn’t walk, had two children, and was facing eviction from the house she had rented. That is how Sofiya’s family came into contact with the project.
CBN supports the work of the Bright Way Center, which is dedicated to helping children and their families from socially disadvantaged groups and sharing the love of Jesus with them in practical ways. The center offers humanitarian, psychological, and counseling assistance and organizes various clubs and groups that promote the development of children and adolescents. It also monitors at-risk families participating in the project and supports parents in providing for their children, for example, with food and medical aid.
The team helped Sofiya’s family find new housing and supported them in their daily lives. The girl joined the teen club, where she was able not only to relax but also to grow and develop. Sofiya also received free clothing and school supplies. The center was also able to arrange surgery for her mother, which may help her walk again in the future. Sofiya is grateful for all the support and has overcome her fears. Today, she has hope again—hope for a better future.
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