Even as our worst fears have unfolded, we are trusting God, who works all things together for those who love Him. On the ground in Ukraine, the situation is changing hour to hour. But Last Bell is committed to serving orphaned youth and orphan-parented families in our community. We’re meeting material needs and evacuating those who wish to leave. Please pray for our staff and our youth during this time.
In Ukraine, many children in state care still grow up in orphanages, isolated from their culture. When the last bell rings for graduation, teenage orphans enter a bewildering world alone, with minimal life skills and no one to love or support them.
In the city of Zhytomyr, two hours west of Kyiv, Last Bell meets these young people in their deep need. During the present crisis, we’re helping youth and families evacuate, supporting them logistically, collecting and distributing humanitarian aid, and continuing to mentor and encourage all our orphaned youth and families at home and abroad.
In our most recent Impact Report, learn how Last Bell’s model of long-term, reparative relationships and practical help is transforming the lives of orphanage graduates in Zhytomyr.
It’s difficult to find reliable statistics on Ukrainian orphans, who are considered “throwaway kids” by society. Even our most conservative estimates describe a bleak outcome. Without intervention…
Are Chronically Unable to Find Work
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