David Hathaway’s Ministry, working with Philadelphia Church Kyiv, has been supporting displaced persons since the war began in east Ukraine, early 2014. These are the stories of three families who fled to safety. It is estimated that over 2 million have been internally displaced. The front line is approximately 280 miles in length. The conflict in eastern Ukraine has transitioned to a stalemate after it first erupted, but shelling and skirmishes still occur regularly, with frequent escalations in violence. The situation remains unresolved.

Working with local churches, our Ministry in Ukraine continued supporting 100 internally displaced children, many of whom have lost one or both parents. Sharing with them the love of Christ, these children are now able to rebuild their lives after experiencing the shocking realities of war.

This month, working with Philadelphia Church, over 200 humanitarian aid packages, each weighing around 10 kilo, containing groceries and supplies, were distributed. Many of the people who received this support are literally relying upon the church to receive their ‘daily bread’.

More than 500 Christmas presents were distributed to internally displaced and disadvantaged children living in Ukraine.