The Salvation Army’s front-line ministry in battle-weary Ukraine

Words Simone Worthing On some days, the atmosphere of suffering and despair overwhelms Lieutenant Oleh Samoilenko and all he can do is cry. Life has become an all-too-familiar routine of ministering to traumatised families, comforting grieving children, listening to stories of pain and incredible loss: loss of life, loss of homes, and loss of innocence.[…]

Christmas Kettle Campaign 2016 in Ukraine

During the Christmas period, the Ukraine Division always supports The Salvation Army’s worldwide tradition of collecting donations using bright red “Christmas Kettles”. This tradition was started in 1891 in San Francisco by The Salvation Army officer Captain Joseph McFee. It is observed every year in Ukrainian cities where The Salvation Army corps are located. Officers[…]