The city of Kharkiv has been constantly bombarded since the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite all the hardship living is Kharkiv, people continue residing here. The Salvation Army local corps officers responded to the local community needs with humanitarian aid available. Saltivka, area of Kharkiv, is the most destroyed area[…]
Every year on September the 21st, the world community celebrates the International Day of Peace. More than 40 years ago, it was established by the UN General Assembly. The UN General Assembly declared this day as a day of dedicated of strengthening the ideals of Peace by observing 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire. This[…]
On the third Thursday of May, since 2006, Ukraine has celebrated the most beautiful spring holiday – Day of Vyshyvanka. Kropyvnytskyi Corps, Ukraine Division, runs studies during Women’s Club dedicated to a very fascinating topic – “Embroidery if the regions of Ukraine”. Embroidery is a bright, original cultural phenomenon that has developed over the centuries,[…]
I started attending Kropyvnytskyi Corps, Ukraine Division, from October 1997. On March 15th, 1998, I was enrolled as a soldier of Kropyvnytskyi Corps. Now I am a corps sergeant major. Like many people, I could not even think that war would come to Ukraine. But at dawn on February 24, 2022, we were awakened by[…]
Every nation has symbols that represent identity and national unity. These are the Flag, Coat of Arms and Anthem. Today, March 10th, is a very important day for Ukraine – the Day of the National Anthem of Ukraine ” The glory and freedom of Ukraine has not yet perished.” This date was approved in 2021[…]
The war caught me unprepared. I cannot say that I did not know that the war could start. My mind told me that war was inevitable, but my heart continued to believe that it could be avoided. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers who gathered near the borders of my Motherland with full weapons, with jet[…]
Well before 24 February, all my colleagues and acquaintances, from Ukraine and abroad who are confident in politics and are connected to different authorities, were saying that the war is going to start in Ukraine. My friends from different parts of the world tried to convince me to take my family abroad. But we decided[…]
“Let the Christmas star Light up faces with joy, Let him show the way to love May you be happy and healthy!” These were the words of the host of the concert, Hollywood actress of Ukrainian origin, Vira Farmiga, in Ukrainian language, which opened the concert called “Notes from Ukraine” on December 4 in Carnegie[…]
Captain Svetlana Bochkareva is the corps officer at Pesochin, a suburb in Kharkiv, Eastern Ukraine, only 40km from the Russian border. This city has suffered relentless missile strikes, drone attacks and shelling since the Russians invaded Ukraine on 24 February. Critical infrastructure has been destroyed, and much of the city lies in ruins. Thousands of[…]
The Salvation Army in Ukraine conducts Children’s Ministry in conditionally safe cities because Ukraine lives in war conditions. This is very necessary for both children and parents. It is one of the peaceful life attributes that sustains childhood. Children and young people draw, play sports, sing, dance, and attend interesting excursions. Bright colors began to[…]
The Salvation Army International Leaders General Brian Peddle and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle will visit Eastern Europe Territory with Headquarters located in Chisinau (Moldova). It is a real blessing for the Salvationists in our Territory. Worship Services and prayers with the International Leaders of the Salvation Army will be held in Moldova in October: Friday 7th October… […]
Today, September 21st, the world community celebrates the International Day of Peace. This year, the focus of Peace Day is on engaging and mobilizing people around the world to show support to those who need it most – refugees, migrants, and victims of war. Today, peace in Ukraine is not an abstract desire but also[…]