The emergency project "Ground connection" in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, was born out of the distress of Natasza, a pensioner with a very modest income who has been raising her granddaughter Liza alone since she was 8 months old. In the fall of 2025, a fire ravaged their home, leaving the roof severely damaged and the rooms uninhabitable. During the rains, water seeped in everywhere, flooding the bathroom, the kitchen, and the bedroom…

All the necessary work was completed to transform their daily lives. The repairs were carried out in several stages:

Stage 1
Purchase of materials and selection of contractors

Stage 2
Removal of the asbestos roof covering and replacement of the wooden roof structure; installation of a metal roof and gutters

Step 3
Removing rubble and cleaning the surroundings of the house

Step 4
Replacement of electrical installation throughout the house

Step 5
Total renovation of the bathroom, where infiltrations were the most significant, to prevent mold: replacement of water and electricity installations, wall insulation, installation of plasterboard, additional work that appeared during construction, installation of tiling on the floor and walls, installation of a shower cubicle, replacement of the sink

Step 6
Renovation of the kitchen and hallway ceilings where significant signs of water infiltration were visible: ceiling insulation, installation of panels and light fixtures, replacement of the front door

Step 7
Liza's room renovation: drying and mold treatment, wall insulation, plasterboard installation, wallpapering.

“Some unforeseen work was necessary, particularly in Liza’s room, which had been badly affected by mold after a flood caused during the fire department’s intervention. We received help from individual donors from Poland and Tashkent. The contractor in charge of the work also provided support for the organization.” Sr. Renata Sr. Renata

Today, their home is safe and secure. This grandmother and her granddaughter have been able to find a real home again, decent living conditions and a certain serenity after the particularly trying period of the fire.

"Liza, overwhelmed with joy, hardly wanted to leave the bathroom because she found it so beautiful! For Natasza, this help was much more than a simple renovation: it was a true gift of life..." Sr. Renata

Natasha spoke with deep emotion about this “gift of life”:
“After the fire, my house was so badly damaged that we had to go to our neighbors’ houses to wash, prepare food, and stay in heated rooms. I wasn’t able to renovate the house on my own and make it habitable again.
You came to our aid. I thank those who didn’t just stand by and watch my plight, but who rushed to help us. Today, I believe that God does not abandon us: He is with us. May God bless you and reward you for what you do for others.”

Deeply touched by the support, Natasza chose to give back what she received. Following this experience, she became more involved in the sisters' charitable works. As a volunteer, she joined a group that helps the most deprived and, in turn, becomes a source of comfort for others...