Ukraine
One million recovery from trauma books needed in Ukraine by fall
The war on Ukrainian soil is challenging, and at the same time, dangerous for the rest of the world. News headlines have been promising a potential ceasefire by Easter. The invasion by Russia has ravaged the country for more than three years. In the Middle East, Israel’s war against Hamas continues. Instability is increasing in…
Read MoreRestoring Souls in a Wounded Nation
WAR NOT ONLY BATTERS BODIES. Restoring Souls in a Wounded Nation A Gospel-Centred Response to War Trauma in Ukraine The trauma of war does not end when the bombs stop. Across Ukraine, millions live with the invisible wounds of conflict—PTSD, deep grief, fear, and emotional exhaustion. Missiles may destroy buildings, but trauma breaks minds, hearts,…
Read MoreGCMM’s specialized war trauma book goes to press
GCMM Executive Director Hannu Haukka reports from KYIV Encounter with the man who lost everything One of the most tragic moments during a recent trip to Ukraine for Hannu Haukka was meeting a man in Stepnogorsk. The elderly man had been on errands at the local village shop when a missile strike had razed his…
Read MoreHeavy Demand For More Evangelism Books
War leaves its mark About 10 million Ukrainians have had to leave their homes during the Russian invasion, heading west. War has a lasting effect on a person’s soul. According to WHO (World Health Organization), about a quarter of the population has experienced some kind of psychological trauma. Peace of mind is shaken “The sound…
Read MoreUKRAINE: The Church Is Growing In Kherson—thousands of new attendees since the war started.
The Church Is Growing In Kherson Pastor Sergey Sinii of the Kherson Evangelical Church shared with us: “The number of people attending our services has increased tremendously. Before the war on any given Sunday, there were perhaps 3 to 4 new attendees a week. And now, we are seeing several hundred new faces at each…
Read MoreGCMM Rescue Mission To Frontline Villages
We have returned safely from yet another rescue mission in East Ukraine. The purpose of the trip was three-fold. Firstly, to transport 17 tons of humanitarian aid to frontline villages including food, clothing, medical supplies for makeshift hospitals and wounded Ukrainian soldiers, ultrasound equipment, wheelchairs, generators, and solar panels. Secondly, evacuating refugees from villages between…
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