At the children’s centre in Ukraine, the past season has held both strain and quiet signs of hope. The team walked with the children through a difficult period of seasonal illness. Several of them became seriously unwell and needed medical care. Because many of these children already live with weakened immune systems, every sickness brings added concern. Yet today there is gratitude to God that their condition has improved and that the centre could continue caring for them through it all.

During this time, a family from the front-line area also arrived at the centre. Their children had spent nearly a year and a half living in a basement, hidden from danger, and they came deeply traumatised and frightened. Step by step, they have begun to adapt to a new reality. They are now learning, settling in, and slowly rediscovering what safety can feel like.

The war continues to shape everyday life. Power outages still happen because of the destruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure. Even so, the centre continues its work without stopping. New children are still being received. Daily care continues. Prayer continues. The team keeps praying for Ukraine, for victory, and for those defending the country on the front line.

One especially moving moment was the visit of Slavka, a former resident of the centre and now a wounded war hero. After being injured in the war and losing his hands, with only two fingers remaining in total, he spent time with the children and became a living witness of courage before their eyes. The children were deeply moved by his story and inspired by his strength. They prayed together, and that time left a mark on many hearts.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support this ministry through IMOCE. Your care helps make it possible for traumatised children to receive shelter, treatment, stability, and human warmth in the middle of war. This service is still needed, and your continued support helps keep that door open for every child who arrives needing safety, healing, and hope.