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One Year Later: Voices of Reflection in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion in Ukraine. One year later, orphans and vulnerable children in Ukraine are still enduring escalating devastation and displacement. Families have been separated and lives are still being torn apart. Yet, during this past year, three things have became increasingly…
Hope After Two Months Under Occupation: A Ukrainian Family’s Story
Tatyana and Irina's family survived 66 days under Russian occupation in Ukraine. After 66 days living under Russian occupation, sisters Tatyana and Irina, along with their three children, were frightened, undernourished, and unsure of what the future would bring. They spent over two months hiding in an underground…
God Intervened in Ukraine and Lives Were Saved: A Miracle Evacuation Convoy
Kolya has evacuated many Ukrainians, including orphaned and vulnerable children. Over the past year, the Lifesong Ukraine team has evacuated 52,320 Ukrainians. They have driven 390,926 miles without accident or apprehension, equivalent to more than 15 trips around the earth. But their travels across Ukraine have not been…
“Winter Has Come to Ukraine.”
As the war between Russia and Ukraine nears the one-year mark, winter in Ukraine has fallen, and temperatures have dropped below zero. Entire towns and villages are currently in the dark. Ongoing shelling has left people without electricity and the heat they need to survive. Take a look…
They Went Back. | Vasya and Anna’s Story
It's been 8 months since the war in Ukraine began. On Saturday, a wave of attacks—directly aimed at Ukraine's energy infrastructure—dealt another devastating blow to the power grid, leaving over 1.5 million Ukrainians in the dark. And yet we know, even during these deeply confusing and painful times,…
They were forced to flee their country. Now, they’re helping other refugees.
On the night of March 4, there were two hours of uninterrupted bombings in Izium, Ukraine. As the bombings grew closer, Tatiana huddled with her two young boys in the basement of their home and prayed. But not the prayer you might imagine. In her words, "I asked…
News From Ukraine: Friday, August 5
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. "My life is divided into before and after February 24." —Tatiana, Ukrainian Refugee in Poland Lives are divided. Many Ukrainian refugees can recall the exact place they were on February 24th, when they…
News from Ukraine: Wednesday, July 13
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukraine here. Will I wear Jesus' crown, or will I carry His yoke?BogdanLifesong Ukraine Team Leader In the last few months of war, Bogdan has been moved by Jesus' words in Matthew 11... "Come to me, all…
News from Ukraine: Thursday, June 15
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. World Refugee Day is this coming Monday. While this day has been internationally recognized for the last 21 years, this February, it took on new meaning within the Lifesong family. With over 20 years of…
News from Ukraine: Wednesday, May 11
See the complete archive of news, updates, and prayer requests from Lifesong Ukrainehere. THE WAR IN UKRAINE CONTINUES. Perhaps, like us, you're following news outlets to stay updated on the war in Ukraine. One week, Russia's military is gaining ground. The next, Ukrainian troops are reclaiming occupied territories.…