Mulberry International has a clear,
vision for the future.
The challenge is significant to say the least. All the hopes and dreams we have for our own children are far beyond the wildest imagination of thousands of Ukrainian children and youth. They are simply thrust into a struggle for existence. Many may never again experience a consistently safe environment, let alone the love and compassion of a nurturing family. Their world becomes a harsh hierarchy, where any substance or pleasure that might temporarily alter their hopeless reality is bought, sold and used as currency. The young learn from the teenage veterans, rapidly erecting emotional barriers to stay alive. Project Sasha(Pilgrim) welcomes children-at-risk who come for a hot meal, fresh clothes and counseling. The goal is to get the children off of the streets and give them a chance to break out of the vicious cycle of street life. In everything, the intention is to show Christ’s love to this group of “the least of these.”
Through a loving Ukrainian Project Compassion staff, abandoned babies are held daily. Their basic needs like nourishing food, clean clothing, medicine and a gentle touch are provided. We also seek to place these babies and young children into foster or adoptive care.
The Foster parents of Dyetski Dom provide a safe home with a Christian environment for as many as ten children. These children grow in a home that is as close to normal as possible. The children receive the best blessing ever — a home with Mom and Dad. They also experience the love of a Heavenly Father. The opportunity is massive. These are lives that can be completely remolded to the image of Christ. They can go on and continue to spread the love of God as they grow up into productive adults, knowing the salvation of God and the love of His Church.
Without support however, the impact we can make is a fraction of the need. Children on the streets and in state facilities of the Ukraine exist in utter hopelessness. They know the coming day will be filled with anxiety, insecurity and danger. They believe life has abandoned them and they have little chance of recovery. Without the help of people like us, they are sadly correct. Any gift could exponentially change the life of a child. All we need to transform these buildings of brick and mortar into homes of love and safety is financial support. Mulberry is committed to consistently building in to the Ukranians a vision that is full of God's love and His provision. It is by this that we know this to be lasting work. As the families see the unconditional love and compassion through your gifts, they will be transformed from within. In a place where destitution abounds, Mulberry International is beginning to shine like a light set on a hill.