History

MWB has worked in Ukraine since the years of the Cold War. Based in the region of Rivne, four hours drive west of Kiev, we have established various aid, health and Christian outreach programmes. Employing only Ukrainian nationals, our work has aimed at meeting the needs of some of Ukraine’s most vulnerable people. In 1986 the Chernobyl disaster led to the contamination of water, soil and food resulting in malnutrition, anaemia and reduced immunity to disease. It also led to the displacement of thousands of people and the demise of local industry. The collapse of both the local and national economy left many destitute. In 2001, MWB decided to expand its child sponsorship programme to include many dilapidated and overcrowded orphanages.

Today

Ukraine is still suffering the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster. There is high unemployment and high inflation, with over 100,000 children living in institutions. Working through our three community centres, Family to Family and Family Care projects we are able to provide basic needs to thousands of the very poorest families. Our vocational and educational training opportunites, such as sewing, carpentry, cookery and computing, are giving hundreds of people a chance to work. Other needs are met through free dental care and our Mother care project. Thousands of people are reached nationwide with our Christian Radio programmes. All this help, often together with churches and their volunteers, done in the name of Christ brings hope to those who were in dispair.

Click here to read more about work the affects of our CRI sponsorship scheme and why Anatoliy, Leonid and Olga are so important.

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