Ukraine?

I have been given the opportunity to volunteer in Ukraine this summer to help put on a one week summer camp for children in a refugee center.  Their families were forced out of their homes during the last two years due to war.  Their families ended up in Kiev, Ukraine where they are trying to find jobs and permanent housing.  There are approximately 80 children under the age of twelve.  The team I am traveling with will be targeting this age group of children but plan to have games and activities for the older teenagers in the afternoon, mostly in the form of games. 

During the last three years, most of the information American's have heard about Ukraine is the war with Russian separatists and annexation of the Crimea.  This turmoil has created a great need in Ukraine for kindness and compassion and I have accepted the call the serve the Ukrainian people this summer at the end of July. We will be assisting a refugee center being run by the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and some other western, Non-Government Organizations. Others teams will be traveling to Kiev this year as well, one providing mental health services and training, and a second providing medical and dental assistance.

The non-profit organization I am volunteering for does not cover any of my expenses.  If you would be interested in assisting me with a donation to the non-profit to help cover the expenses, I would greatly appreciate it.  Please contact me if you have any questions.

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