Tag: special needs ministry

How Can You Support Children with Disabilities in Ukraine?

Written by Katie Gheen on April 17, 2025. Posted in Disability Services.

Every child deserves to be seen, loved, and supported—especially those living with disabilities. But in Ukraine, children with disabilities often face overwhelming barriers. Many families are left without access to the medical, emotional, or social support they need. At Mission to Ukraine (MTU), we believe every child is created in the image of God. That’s why we’ve served children with disabilities in Ukraine for over 25 years—offering therapy, medical care, community, and hope. Here’s how you can get involved and make a real impact. What Challenges Do These Children Face? Children...

Child with disabilities wearing a bandana and raising his hand at the Mission to Ukraine Summer camp.

Camp in Ukraine – Unexpected Experiences

Written by Katie Gheen on October 13, 2023. Posted in Disability Services.

What do you do when it comes time to teach the Bible lesson and you get interrupted by an air raid siren? When spiritual truths of God’s presence and protection are being presented, yet there’s also a definite need to “get to safety immediately?” When being brave because we have Jesus in our hearts means remaining calm and walking to the bomb shelter in an orderly fashion? Not something we have to deal with here in the United States, is it? But for our friends in Zhytomyr, Ukraine – it’s often a daily occurrence. We believe there is a VITAL need for those we serve to hear...

2020 Recap

Written by steve.boles on January 29, 2021. Posted in Disability Services, Humanitarian Aid, Prayer, Pregnancy Care.

Friends, Thank you for standing with us through the challenging 2020. Thanks to your support God’s Kingdom expanded! Your prayers, donations, and volunteer help witnessed our Lord’s great love to hundreds of lives! Special Needs Ministry: 532 children with special needs received medical care and humanitarian aid. 255 children received professional rehabilitation services. 77 disabled orphans at Romaniv received food, rehabilitation, hygiene training, and Bible classes. Pregnancy Care: 370 babies saved from abortion. 908 women cared for...

100 Thank you’s

Written by steve.boles on November 23, 2016. Posted in Uncategorized.

Friends, Happy Thanksgiving! Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for your generosity, love, and faithfulness in caring for the least of these in Ukraine. On this special day, we thank our God for you and pray you are blessed with His richest blessings in your lives and families. We are thankful for the privilege of sharing our Lord’s love through professional services for families with children with special needs as well as pregnant mothers in difficult circumstances. We cherish the ability to give testimony to His love to over 100 people every day! Thank you...