The Salvation Army has released a joint statement with the World Evangelical Alliance to coincide with the United Nations 60th Session of the Human Rights Council to support the urgent call to end the worst forms of child labour. In addition to the statement, Salvationist (Salvation Army church member) Markus Hofer and a World Evangelical[…]
1 August 2025 marks a significant milestone for the Eastern Europe Territory as we begin a new chapter in leadership. Following the General’s appointments, we warmly welcome: Colonel Joao Paulo Ramos as Territorial Commander (TC) Colonel Karin Ramos as Territorial President for Women’s Ministries (TPWM) and Territorial Leader for Leader Development (TLLD) Lieutenant Colonel David Kotrikadze as Chief Secretary[…]
At the end of June 2024, 122.6 million people worldwide remained forcibly displaced due to persecution, conflict, violence, human rights violations or events seriously disturbing public order. This represents an increase of five per cent, or 5.3 million people, compared to 2023 (UNHCR). The number of displaced people has increased steadily every year for the[…]
The Ukrainian Red Cross is the foremost humanitarian organization in Ukraine, delivering extensive aid and support to those in greatest need. It operates through 24 regional and nearly 200 district organizations, with the active participation of over 8,000 volunteers. To enhance the effectiveness of comprehensive assistance to the civilian population, the Ukrainian Red Cross organized[…]
COLONELS RICHARD AND ANN BORRETT, officers of the United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, currently serving respectively as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries/Secretary for Spiritual Life Development, Eastern Europe Territory, are appointed as Territorial Leaders of the Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand Territory; Colonel Richard Borrett as Territorial Commander and Colonel Ann Borrett as[…]
Territorial Headquarters Major Andrei Iniutocichin Assistant Chief Secretary and Training Principal Major Olga Iniutocichina Territorial Candidates’ Secretary and Assistant Training Principal Moldova Division Major Eugenia Roman Divisional Commander Major Gheorghe Roman Assistant Divisional Commander Romania Division Major Andrian Roman Divisional Commander Captain Valeria Roman Divisional Leader for Women’s Ministries and Territorial Youth &[…]
I had the privilege earlier this year of attending the Testify Congress in the Salvation Army’s USA Western Territory. There were many highlights that weekend, but what stood out for me were the amazing stories of transformation. Men and women whose lives had been radically transformed when they encountered God’s love for them in the[…]
I realised this year, as I was putting up this thorn carving nativity set, that I have been doing this for about 50 years. Every Christmas putting this nativity set up either in my office or at home, it has been very precious to me over the years and it has been a reminder of[…]
Ivan Berezkin interviews Kostiantyn Shvab, Ukraine Division Leader, about Ukraine Division Scout Camp “No Darkness”, which was held this summer from June 24 to June 29. “Scout movement of the Ukraine Division is a general educational movement for youth and children. The scouting movement is a highly effective way of forming a personality, correct and[…]
Several of the main characters in the crucifixion and resurrection story of Jesus did not agree about much of anything, but they did agree about this: the story of Jesus was over. Pontius Pilate believed he was the final word on all things that happened in his region. It was a troubled part of the[…]
Social Ministry has expanded the directions, methods and forms in Moldova Division. “Heart to God, hand to man” – these words of the founder of the Salvation Army, William Booth, acquire new horizons every day for the Salvationists of Moldova due to the war in Ukraine. Today this work is diverse: Humanitarian assistance to refugees[…]
Lieut-Colonels Joao Paulo (aka J.P.) and Karin Ramos have just been appointed to the Eastern Europe Territory as Chief Secretary and TSWM/Secretary for Personnel. J.P. is originally from Portugal and Karin is from Sweden. They bring a wealth of experience, with over 65 years of combined service. Throughout their officership, they have undertaken various roles,[…]