A year ago, together with child protection services, we helped Nastya fight for the right to be a mother.
A young girl, Bohdana, with a young daughter in her arms, was forced to seek rescue from her child's father in the midst of nightmares.
When she was 18, Taisiia became pregnant. Her boyfriend abused alcohol, but she hoped that with the birth of her child everything would change.
We may not be able to rewrite our past history, but we can always turn the page and start a new chapter in our lives. The Center continues to save lives by providing not only shelter but also a path to change.
Anyone can find themselves in difficult life circumstances, and it is often mothers with children who are most at risk. Loss of housing, domestic violence, financial difficulties, or loneliness at a crucial time - all of these threaten not only women but also their children.
A touching Christmas event for children of fallen and wounded defenders of Ukraine was held in Odesa for the first time, organized by the police together with the Chaplain Patrol of Odesa
For two weeks on the eve of Christmas, the New Life Christian Mission held holiday programs with gifts for more than 1,000 children. A special event was a Christmas musical that brought joy and unforgettable impressions to the children.
"For many years, with the onset of winter, the Homeless Assistance Service has been operating round-the-clock warming centers on the streets of our city, lending a helping hand to those who find themselves in difficult life circumstances. protects and supports those who, for various reasons, find themselves below the poverty line. This year, we opened a warming center for the homeless, where they can keep warm, get hot food and necessary assistance.
"A new modern playground from Samaritan's Purse has been opened at the New Life Christian Mission, a safe space for little Ukrainians to enjoy and play."
A three-day training for 29 chaplains from different regions of Ukraine was held in Odesa. The participants gained new knowledge to effectively interact with law enforcement officers and provide them with psychological and moral support. The training was based on a unique program called Team Building. The chaplains are ready to work for the good of the country and support our police officers in difficult times.
The Chaplaincy Patrol NGO held a unique family retreat, Rhapsody of Love, for police officers of the National Police of Ukraine and their families. The event was held at the Black Sea Resort, on the Black Sea coast, where participants had the opportunity to restore family relationships, strengthen family values and feel support from chaplains.
Joining forces the volunteers of the Mission in Odessa and the region continue to distribute humanitarian aid to families in need, support for displaced persons, widows, large families and the elderly are vital support for Ukrainian families.
The young girl was tired of tolerating the drunken antics and aggression of her partner, the father of their newborn son.
International partners Hoffnung und Hilfe e.V. and Hope4Ukraine support the project "Let's Help Survive" Christian Mission "New Life", by providing frozen food: nuggets, pizza and French fries, which is an important aid for Ukraine in wartime.
n an atmosphere of friendship and unity, the campers developed in their teams, participating in contests and various activities. Each day was filled with joy, good mood and new acquaintances. A variety of contests, water games, dancing, music, sports competitions and, of course, prizes helped them to distract themselves from everyday life.
Thanks to our international partners, thousands of people have received help in the form of long-term frozen food. Pizza and sandwiches have become a favorite treat thanks to our friends and partners from Germany, Hoffnung und Hilfe e.V.
Summer vacation 2024 is always a joy and an unforgettable experience for the "Followers" of the Awakening Christian Center. The first season for the youngest participants has started: the kids started this year's summer camps by immersing themselves in a five-day adventure that became a stage of new acquaintances and children's smiles.
Day 855 of the war. Samaritan's Purse's international friends and partners are continuously providing humanitarian aid in the form of food. In the rain and heat, to the sound of air raids and explosions, nothing stops the Mission's volunteers from joining forces to help every Ukrainian who comes to them for help
Water baptism is a sacrament by which a person unites with God, accepting His grace and the promise of eternal salvation. This day was significant and special for 26 people and youth of the Christian Awakening Center, who made a covenant with the Lord on this significant day.
Every day, despite the heat and rain, the Mission's volunteers and military chaplains work together to help our people, restoring the destroyed areas of life. Covering hundreds of kilometers, they deliver humanitarian aid to the most dangerous regions of the country.
Children's Day has brought special results for the New Life Christian Mission, and we continue our work helping people in various life situations. Our Mission is aimed at supporting and caring for those who find themselves in difficult life situations, providing them not only with assistance, but also with moral support, hope and faith in a better future.
More than 1500 children received gifts and enjoyed the beginning of the summer season. International friends and partners from America, Germany and the Netherlands provided tasty treats: candy, drinks, French fries, nuggets and cotton candy. The zoo's animals delighted children of all ages, giving them positive emotions.
THANKS TO THE SERVANTS of Dental Hope, thanks to which people from the street and war victims were able to heal their teeth for free!