October 16, 2024
In mid-September two of our directors met with our partners in Ukraine. It was a privilege to listen to their stories of the work they have accomplished and to hear their heart’s concerns and hopes for the people they serve.
Summer Camps
September 13, 2024
One of our projects included the transport of children from the front-line zone in Sumy Region to join a summer camp in the west. The logistics of securing a bus, of finding a driver willing to make the 10-hour trip and delivering 30 very weary children to their destination to join another 40 was challenging indeed. The children enjoyed the camp immensely and anxiously wait for 2025 camp.
Summer Camp Programs ready to go
July 13, 2024
As we get into the heart of summer, our ministry partners prepare for the summer camp programs and ask for your prayerful support as “we often have blackouts and this does create some disruption and discomfort.”
Excited children gladly participate, actively engage, and are very grateful. Parents also show much interest in their children’s programs.
Helping the homeless
June 14, 2024
Many in Ukraine have had their homes in Ukraine destroyed and as result have had to seek shelter with relatives or neighbors. Our ministry partner in Ukraine provides sleeping mats, quilts, and pillows to those in need.
Art Therapy
May 30, 2024
Leaders of the Art Therapy Centre have concerns not only about the children’s emotional state in the midst of air sirens and attacks, they also have noted that many of the children have a lack of food. This particular session included ‘pizza making’ in its therapy. How wonderful to see some smiles! The song echoes our longing for the children of Ukraine. “I can draw you a picture on paper of a Ukraine without war!”
The destructive activity in this northeastern city of Ukraine has increased drastically since the beginning of May.
Trip to the Carpathian Mountains
May 22, 2024
For several years, Masters has sponsored a retreat experience for a group of autistic children and their parents who live in the northeastern regions of Ukraine where currently the attacks have increased. The leader wrote, “the trip was awesome. It was amazing to see the variety of weather during one week – rain, snow, warmth and sun. We went on various excursions and spent much time in nature as well has having crafts, games and other activities for the children. It was so refreshing in the sense that it was so quiet, no sirens, no explosions, just the beauty of nature. Everyone is grateful for this break from the war and all the bad things happening every day.” See our upcoming newsletter for more parent testimonials.
Children of Victory continues into Spring
April 25, 2024
Another group of children whose parents are either lost or seriously injured, enjoy selecting their clothing. The Master’s Foundation project “The Children of Victory” has continued into the spring months.
Spring has arrived in Ukraine
April 5, 2024
Refugees, the elderly, and the needy are grateful for this street feeding that The Masters Foundation supports.
Thank You for your Contributions
March 4, 2024
The selection of children or families who qualify for this assistance is based on the parent being severely injured and unable to support his family, is missing or has died while serving in the war. Upon arrival they are made to feel special as they “shop” for their own winter coat, hat, and mitts. The guardian or mother is offered a time of fellowship, prayer and encouragement. We wish to express our deepest appreciation to all those who contributed specifically to the Children of Victory Project. For more information view the Winter Newsletter
Sirens and bombs are a part of life!
February 29, 2024
A sobering video of young children in Ukraine running to a shelter upon hearing the sirens. View on Facebook
Christmas in Ukraine
January 12, 2024
Despite the difficult situation in Ukraine at the present, Christmas programs were organized and children in 5 different villages heard the Christmas Story. Little gifts of sweets were greatly appreciated.
Children of Victory
January 11, 2024
This past fall we launched a project called “Children of Victory”. Its goal is to address the challenging needs of families in Ukraine who are finding it very difficult to support their families because they have lost a parent in the war or have a severely injured loved one who is unable to provide for them.
This family of four children ranging in ages from 6 to 16 came to our center today and were outfitted with winter clothing. Their mother died, the father was killed serving at the front and they are being brought up by their grandmother. Our contact tells us that it was difficult to listen to their story and watch their interaction. “For the sake of the grandmother and the Children, I tried to not show my emotions. Thank you for your part in being able to touch the fate of these children!”
A Christmas Meal
December 22, 2023
A street feeding in Western Ukraine with salad, meat, potatoes, tea, and dessert was served to many.