WAR IN UKRAINE - MORE THAN PHYSICAL PAIN

Hundreds of thousands of homes destroyed, entire cities flattened, millions displaced, tens of thousands dead, and the prospect of decades of reconstruction ahead all paint a true and costly picture for Ukrainians. But the most critical pain is not physical or financial, but emotional, psychological and spiritual. The torment of "why" is a ghost that will haunt millions of people for the rest of their lives. 

"A year of relentless Russian bombing, air raid sirens and displacement are taking a heavy toll on Ukrainian's mental health. The big picture: The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 10 million Ukrainians may be suffering from mental health conditions like depression or anxiety (PTSD). The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) estimates that 1.5 million  children are at risk of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions." (AXIOS.com)

TRAUMA CAMPS FOR KIDS

Mission 823 has made therapy and recovery from PTSD in children a Tier 1 priority and we are taking steps to scale our treatment programs and specialized youth camps with volunteers and elements that will address the unique needs of kids affected by the horrors of war in Ukraine. 

Massive upgrades are being completed at our youth camp to accommodate these news services for these traumatized children.

WE CAN'T DO THIS ALONE!

For years we have utilized the generosity and expertise of volunteers who travel with us to work side by side with our Ukrainian teams. Obvious precautions due to the war have limited these short-term mission trips to Ukraine. 

But now we are ready to begin taking small teams of hardy workers again to serve as camp counselors at our youth camps designed for traumatized kids. Contact us to indicate your willingness to volunteer to help us with our upcoming camps.

REFUGEES AND FAMILY HOMES

Faith House Family Home in western Ukraine has been home for hundreds of refugee families over the course of the last 15 months of war in Ukraine. At long last, all of those families have found more permanent lodging situations or returned to their homes and Faith House is getting ready to receive children again. 

After a quick clean up and some cosmetic repairs, the home will be available for a new adoptive family.

RECONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN

In addition to the repairs to our own facilities, Mission 823 teams, thanks to your generosity, have begun to resource the reconstruction of residential homes in areas that have been completely liberated or have minimal air raid activity.

 It is estimated that "As a result of the full-scale war against Ukraine that started on 24 February 2022, over 110,000 individual houses and 12,000 apartment buildings have been destroyed or damaged." (Council of Europe). We have a long way to go and need as much help as we can get to help restore the homes of millions of people.

Prayerfully consider a financial gift today that will provide permanent housing for those who have literally lost everything.

CHURCHES IN UKRAINE LEAD THE EFFORT

The church in Ukraine has led the lion's share of the relief and recovery efforts in communities all over Ukraine.

Pastor Yevgeniy in Yaremche, a faithful partner who was tortured in the East before starting a new church in the West, is an amazing example of the grit and determination, humility and sacrifice being demonstrated by churches and pastors all over the country as they serve their people. 

Watch this: Video of Pastor Yevgeniy