Meet The Students

Artur was born April 26, 2000 in the city of Molanchansk. Sadly his mother walked away when Artur was 2, leaving him and two siblings with an alcoholic and abusive father, who lost custody of Artur and his brothers one year later.

Artur has grown up alone as a ward of the Ukrainian state government in orphanages for his entire life.

Like all young men, Artur dreams of being self-sufficient in a successful career. He wants to study abroad to acomplish these dreams and establish a life for himself. He has been accepted into the University of Indianapolis Business Administration program upon completion of his English language intensive studies. He will return to Ukraine to empower / own life and contribute to the economy of his beloved country.

Alina is applying for an OPT visa this month in the hopes of getting a job and working for a year. She also is considering applying for a Master's degree.

I'm convinced that she would not be in this country without Kristin Camp's help and USHP team. We had tried several times to do it on our own and we just couldn't get all the pieces together. You did an amazing job.

-Boycott family, Alabama

Alina grew up in an orphanage in Poltava, She came to USA in 2011, and finished her Bachelors of Business degree from University of Alabama. She recently received her OPT visa and is working diligently to cover her expenses. Your tax deductible contribution will help her pursue her MBA at University of Alabama this year

Oleksandra (Sasha) 24, was 6 years old when her mother left her at the baby orphanage. She aged out at 16, worked hard and got JR degree in electromechanics. She gave her life to Jesus in 2013, understanding that many in the world are abandoned, and many in the world are both strangers to need and those that want to help. Her goal is to have career in programming, coding, and software building.

Svetlana has been in our home 4 weeks now and adjusting very well. When I look at the smile on her face I am reminded of God's grace. I am certain He worked through Kristin's persistence and diligent attention to detail especially given the "impossible" conditions of our case. Ours was a long complicated journey but the team at Ukraine Student Hope remained passionately willing to swim against the current. Our family is thankful they never gave up, that they prayerfully considered each step, and that they faithfully followed God's leading even when it went against prior experience / conventional wisdom.

-Pettus family, Virginia

Svetlana is currently finishing high school and will be pursuing college and local university in Virginia. Your tax deductible donation will go towards her international tuition, housing, food, and expenses.

The process to bringing Tatiana home took some work and a whole lot of faith. Through it all, Kristin was our anchor. She communicated everything clearly and always prepared us perfectly for each step along the way. We never would have attempted something so important without her expertise to guide us. She really was an answer to our prayers.

Since Tatiana has come home we have experienced the usual ups and downs of adjusting to family life, a new culture, and a new country. But the blessings have been simply amazing. Sometimes I have to pinch myself and ask, "Am I really doing this?" In fact, we are now wondering if she will be our only one coming from Ukraine. If God so directs, we know just who to call to start the journey all over again.

Thank you, Kristin and Ukraine Student Hope Project, for the amazing work that you do! You really are saving lives!

--Seely Family, Georgia

Kirill is from war-torn Donetsk, which is now known as Donetsk People's Republic. He grew up in an orphanage before the Russian occupation took over this region from Ukraine. There is still active war and daily bombings in this reagion. His only known grandmother is currently in occupied rebel territory and cannot be contacted. He has been on his own for as long as he can remember.

Kirill has been accepted to an IT academy for orphans in Lviv. He will pursue studies in basic math, English and web development skills.

Sasha is 21 years old and comes from Zhytomyr. When he was 10, his parents were deprived parental rights because they abused alcohol. He's had a difficult life since then. He worked hard at construction to make ends meet. His priority right now is to "have God above all and learn coding and programming"

Vova was born in Zhytomir, Ukraine, and grew up in Orphanage #4. He came to the United States in June of 2010. Vova graduated from Liberty Christian High School in 2012. In 2016 he earned a degree in Construction Management at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis. He is currently pursuing a degree in cyber security at Ivy Tech College, Indianapolis

Yana grew up in an orhpanage in Dnipropetrovsk. She came to the USA on a student visa, and studied at ULI Tulsa from 2013 to 2015. She has returned to Ukraine to assist her family financially. Her English and skills she obtained in the USA have been invaluable. She is seeking the next step in her life, as her host family stays in touch with her.

Anton is from Zhytomir orphanage #4. He is 24 years old. He has been alone since he was left at the orphanage at 2 years old. No one ever claimed him when word went out in all the local and regional newspapers to determine who's child he was.

Anton aged out of the orphanage in 2010. He is working a minimal job to pay for a meager living in Kyiv. He has wonderful spirit and continues to trust in God for daily provisions.

Born and raised in Zhytomir Ukraine. Grew up in orphanage #4. She came to the United States in September 2010 at 17 years old. Vera graduated from Liberty Christian High School in 2012. She attended Dental Assistant school from 2012 - 2013 in Atlanta Georgia. She is now working full time, has purchased a home and a car. Vera has just received her US citizenship.