Andrii Yatsyshyn is a 14-year-old boy from Hnivan, Vinnytsia region, born in Vinnytsia as the second of twins. Doctors diagnosed him with developmental delay and mitochondrial dysfunction, so he currently studies in the 7th grade under an individual learning plan.
Today, Andrii and his brother can ride bicycles, operate a car, have overcome their fear of water, enjoyed climbing, attend football training in a special group, are learning piano, speak and write better, and continue to grow every day. Their path has a beginning, but no end — with many achievements still ahead.
Andrii is nonverbal, but his personality shines brightly. He loves sports, real vehicles, horseback riding, traveling, and various attractions. He often listens to classical music, plays a bit of piano, and is active, cheerful, and full of curiosity for the world.
Anna Nastavna is a 15-year-old girl from the beautiful city of Vinnytsia, where she was born and continues to live. Anna studies in the 7th grade of a special school and is her mother’s only child. Together they are a real team — always supporting one another, with her mother being Anna’s strength, love, and best friend.
Anna is sincere, open-hearted, and full of joy. She loves being around peers, playing with them, and spending cheerful time together. She also adores animals and treats them with incredible gentleness and care.
Music inspires her, and she loves celebrations, fun events, and cheerful entertainers. Anna was born with Down syndrome, but that is just one small part of her bright, warm, and unique personality. Every day she brings kindness, light, and a genuine smile that can uplift anyone around her.
Artem Mushemanskyi is a 10-year-old boy from Vinnytsia, where he now lives with his mother after moving from his hometown Yampil. Artem studies in the 3rd grade under an inclusive learning program and discovers something new every day.
Artem’s special fascination is LEGO, especially police cars. He joyfully constructs different models, creating whole stories and imaginary cities. He also loves modeling with clay and enjoys playing football.
Despite a challenging diagnosis — organic personality and behavioral disorders caused by impaired brain function — Artem proves every day that inner strength, love, and support can create real miracles. He is growing into a curious, active, and bright boy who is capable of overcoming any obstacle.
Artem Yatsyshyn is a 14-year-old boy from Hnivan, Vinnytsia region, born in Vinnytsia as the first of twins. Early on, doctors diagnosed him with developmental delay and mitochondrial dysfunction. Today, Artem studies in the 7th grade under an individual educational plan.
Now, Artem and his brother can ride bicycles, drive a car, have overcome their fear of water and are learning to control water transport. They even tried rock climbing. They attend football training in a special group, learn to play the piano, and are slowly beginning to write and speak more clearly. Their journey is difficult, but full of victories and steady growth.
Artem is non-verbal, yet incredibly active and curious. He loves sports, all kinds of transport, and enjoys horseback riding. He often listens to classical music, plays a little on the piano, and adores travelling. Always cheerful and energetic, he fills every day with activities and happiness.
His story is one of strength, love, and perseverance — and many new milestones await him ahead.
Viktoriia Dvorniak is a 10-year-old girl from Vinnytsia, the only child in her family. She studies in the 4th grade of a specialized school under an individual learning program. Viktoriia was diagnosed with autism at the age of four, and since then her family has been walking with her through a journey of development, support, and discovery.
She is a calm, attentive, and very focused girl — especially when doing what she loves most. One of her biggest passions is assembling mosaics. This hobby helps her relax, concentrate, and express her patience and creativity.
Viktoriia is a gentle, bright child who explores the world in her own way and fills it with calmness and warmth.
Danyil was born in Odesa, but today he lives in Vinnytsia with his mother, where every day is a small yet meaningful victory. At six months old, after a vaccination, he experienced a sudden regression and lost all the skills he had previously gained. Since then, the family has been tirelessly fighting for every step forward: rehabilitation, examinations, tests, and treatment have become part of their daily life.
Danyil has a rare genetic condition — Glutaric Acidemia Type I, as well as hyperkinetic syndrome and spastic tetraparesis. Despite this, he has preserved his bright mind, kindness, and sincere curiosity about the world. He cannot walk, sit, or speak on his own, but he understands everything and greets each day with genuine joy.
He loves walks, being around other children, and colorful musical toys. He is especially fascinated by melody books and developmental toys that help him train his motor skills. Now a 1st-grade student on an individual learning program, Danyil proves every day that love and persistence can create real miracles.
Danya joined his new family at the age of 2 years and 4 months, together with his older brother, when a foster family welcomed them with warmth and care. Although it was clear from the beginning that he had certain developmental challenges, this never stopped his new family — they chose to give him love, stability, and a true home. For more than 11 years now, they have been moving forward together, supporting Danya in every step he takes.
He is an inquisitive and talented boy who loves construction, mechanisms, engines, building, and various types of machinery. His eyes light up whenever he assembles something new or tries to understand how a device works. Danya enjoys being around peers — even though he cannot fully express his thoughts verbally, he communicates well with other children and is always sincere and friendly.
Despite his complex diagnoses — autism, cerebral palsy, hearing loss (grades II–III), and severe myopia — Danya continues to amaze everyone with his determination, daily progress, and kind smile that inspires those around him.
Daria was born and lives in the city of Vinnytsia. She is a twin and has a brother, Sasha, with whom she shares a warm and loving bond. At eight months old, doctors diagnosed her with cerebral palsy, and since then her family has been fighting every day for her progress — through constant rehabilitation, examinations, treatment, and patience.
Today, Daria studies in the 9th grade in an individual learning format: teachers come to her home, and some lessons take place online. She uses a wheelchair, as she cannot walk or stand on her own.
Despite all challenges, Daria is incredibly bright, sincere, and creative. She loves drawing, even though it requires a lot of effort because of limited hand mobility. Her favorite pastime is watching her tablet and forming different words, which helps her develop focus and thinking. Daria puts her whole heart into everything she does, and each of her days is a small victory that inspires everyone around her.
Maria was born as the third child in her family. After many examinations, tests, and medical consultations, she received her diagnosis at six months old — polymicrogyria and corpus callosum hypoplasia. Despite these serious challenges, she continues to make small but meaningful steps forward every day.
Today, Maria can walk independently indoors, while outside she needs support because open spaces make her feel unsafe. She does not speak and cannot point out what hurts or bothers her, so at times she cries because of unknown discomfort. Due to her main diagnosis, she does not attend school, yet she remains very friendly and communicative. She enjoys being around other children — even if she cannot play with them, she is happy simply observing their activities
Matvii was born in Vinnytsia and now lives in the town of Hnivan. He is 13 years old and studies in the 7th grade. As an only child, he receives all the love, care, and attention his parents can give. When developmental difficulties became noticeable, doctors diagnosed him with childhood autism.
Matvii is a very kind, gentle, and sensitive boy. He cannot fully express his thoughts, but he uses individual words and gestures to communicate. He has several activities that make him genuinely happy: fishing, being around animals, and riding his bicycle.
But his biggest dream is to see the sea. He dreams of swimming, feeling the warm sun, and watching the waves roll toward the shore.
Nikita was born and lives in Vinnytsia and is the only child in his loving family. He is currently in the 8th grade and studies through an individual learning program. At the age of 4.5, he was diagnosed with ASD — Autism Spectrum Disorder. His path of treatment and rehabilitation has not been easy but has been filled with faith, love, and his mother’s unwavering dedication.
Nikita learned to walk slowly, learned to speak even slower, and continues to develop his understanding of speech to this day. At 4.5, he discovered a new world — the world of drawing. Since then, art has become his true passion. Nikita works with professionals, develops his talent, and learns to express emotions through colors and lines.
Another of his deep interests is collecting car brands. He eagerly memorizes models, names, and unique details about each vehicle. Nikita also loves traveling — new places, impressions, and emotions bring him joy and inspiration.
For the sake of her son, his mother completely changed her life and profession so she could always be by his side — supporting, helping, and inspiring him every day.
Oleksii is a 9-year-old boy from Vinnytsia who is growing up in a loving home with his mother and grandfather. He is kind, gentle, and sincere, with his own unique way of discovering the world. Oleksii studies in the 1st grade in an inclusive classroom, doing his best and celebrating every small victory. He especially loves assembling large puzzles, playing with toy cars, and interactive robots, especially those with fun sound effects. At children’s centers, he enjoys exploring mazes and riding small cars or trams — these moments fill him with genuine excitement. At the age of three, Oleksii was diagnosed with ASD, and since then his mother has been his strongest support and guiding light.
Although he speaks about 15 words and does not yet form sentences, he understands what others say and is very sensitive to the people around him. He is afraid of water but deeply enjoys music, interactive toys, and the safe, calm world his family lovingly creates for him.
Yaroslav is a strong, kind, and remarkably bright boy who fights for his life every single day. He was born and lives in Vinnytsia, is now 13 years old, and studies in the 6th grade. From only eight months old, Yaroslav faced serious illnesses: first cancer, followed by surgery, and a few years later another challenge — osteosarcoma of the parietal bone. The treatment was long and difficult, and he had to undergo the amputation of his left leg. Even after that, the challenges did not end — he suffered a stroke, and his heart was affected as well.
Despite everything, Yaroslav never loses his light. He remains smiling, sincere, and curious about the world. He loves traveling, being around other children, discovering new things, and sharing kindness with everyone he meets. His eyes shine with faith, and his inner strength inspires everyone around him.
Yaroslav enjoys building with construction sets and collecting toy cars, carefully creating his own little car fleet. His courage and spirit are truly extraordinary.
Matvii was born in the city of Vinnytsia. He is 7 years old and not yet attending school. Early developmental challenges were not immediately noticeable, but after many examinations, MRIs, consultations, and commissions, at the age of 6 he received a diagnosis: childhood autism, expressive language disorder, and other nervous system impairments. His family works with him continuously — Matvii attends rehabilitation centers where he learns new skills and explores the world at his own pace.
Although he does not speak and cannot express his preferences with words, his emotions say so much more. Matvii loves riding horses, swings, and trampolines, and he enjoys visiting aquaparks and swimming pools. Everything connected with water brings him joy, comfort, and peace. His journey is challenging, but with a caring family by his side, he makes small yet meaningful steps forward every single day.
Mykyta was born in Eastern Ukraine, but due to active fighting he, his mother, and his little sister were forced to relocate. Volunteers helped their family reach Vinnytsia, where the boy underwent three surgeries. He was born with limb syndactyly and has already had operations on both hands, but he still needs another surgery to improve the function of his fingers.
Despite all the challenges, Mykyta is a kind, intelligent, and quick-witted boy. He enjoys learning, easily absorbs new information, and loves communicating with other children. Mykyta is very sociable, knows how to make friends, and builds strong relationships with his peers. He attends a football club, enjoys active sports, and likes games that require mental focus.
Mykyta’s mother also has a disability, so he often supports her and helps with everyday tasks. He is growing up strong, caring, and compassionate — a boy with a big heart and a bright spirit.