In Fall 2023, UDG continued training students in Theology, Intercultural Studies and Mission, Social Work, and Business Management, but also since March 2022 has been housing 46 Ukrainian refugees on campus and another 180 at its center in Vatic. The young women at the Oak House Transitional Home (affiliated with Youth for Christ in Chisinau) are dedicated and have […]
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Slavic Ministry Report, Fourth Quarter 2022
Slavic and Alla prepared a presentation about their marriage ministry work among couples and about their assistance to refugees in the last part of 2022.
Save the Orphans Winter 2022 Newsletter
Save the Orphans Winter 2022 Newsletter FOOD BAG DELIVERIES STO’s volunteers expanded food bag deliveries, reaching more orphans, foster and destitute families. These deliveries of staples [read more at Save the Orphans Winter 2022 Newsletter] SUCCESSFUL UKRAINIAN REFUGEE RELIEF STO is very grateful for the donations of our supporters to help with the ongoing needs of […]
Slavic Ukraine Update
Slavic’s September 30 letter recounts his experience with his Moldovan team as they help people in Ukraine and Moldova affected by the war. “I have already traveled to Ukraine three times [in September] to deliver aid. These were food and hygiene products [read more at Slavic Ukraine Update, October 28, 2022]
Why Is Moldova So Poor?
Moldova became an independent republic in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Moldova is the poorest country in Europe. Its gross domestic product per capita stands at only $5,200 (the USA’s is about $64,000). In early October 2022 the government raised the public sector minimum wage to 3,500 lei / month ($180), the […]