And still — this life is worth embracing… To hear a voice of truth within the world.To rise above the evil, grief, misfortune,When there is no way to turn aside.To learn to thank — our God, our time, each other,For every step, for all that once was ours.To welcome all that cannot be rewritten,And treasure life itself… and truly love it.For real happiness is simply this:To be, to breathe, to live. -Ukrainian poet, Lina Kostenko These are our current Sunday mornings and week

Children from Ukraine have a childhood with the taste of war. They know the sound of alarm. They know about bomb shelters and the rule of two walls. They know the night of sleep in a hallway, bathroom, parking shelter, or subway. Some know the loss of home, some the loss of those they love. All are traumatized. We cannot turn off the war. But we can empower them to live in war, to respond to challenge, to live as children in childhood. This is what we do. We listen, hold tiny

These are photos (touch and hold any and it will expand) from our Center for Creative Activities in Izmail, Ukraine. First, are portraits...

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We are looking for volunteers to come to our summer programs in Varna, Bulgaria any time between July 11 and July 31, 2025. Attached...

Olya and I are already on the road. We leave Atlanta in the next hour. Below is our schedule of travel. If you are located along the way,...

Here's five from a class full during our Christmas activities The End of the Year is almost upon us, the time many folks give to...

The war in Ukraine has become more harsh, oppressive, and dangerous for citizens in cities. Nightly drone and rocket attacks knock...

Dear Friends, The future of Ukraine is uncertain. Russia continues to occupy more Ukrainian land. Drone and rocket attacks come daily....

Dear Friends, At the same time Hurricane Helena was making landfall on the coast of Florida, Thursday, Sept 27th, rockets and drones...