Posts Tagged ‘mission to ukraine’

Beyond Our Wildest Dreams

Posted Oct 31 in Articles by Weekend of Service Team 1 Comment

The eyes of disabled orphans and volunteers attest to a coming harvest sure to overflow any earthly storehouse.

Meet Peter.

Posted Apr 18 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 19 Comments

At Romaniv Disabled Boys Orphanage, there is one story that breaks my heart more than the rest. The story screams of injustice. But yet again, in the most unlikely of places there are whispers of hope…

The Pillar

Posted Apr 13 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 9 Comments

Ukraine has one of the highest rates of abortion in the world, and the small city of Zhytomyr is no different. But despite crippling statistics, Mission to Ukraine continues to fight for the rights of the unborn.

Photo Gallery: A Day in the Sun!

Posted Apr 10 in Photo Galleries by Barry Rodriguez 3 Comments

Yesterday I had the chance to return to Romaniv Disabled Boys Orphanage. This time, the weather was nice, so we got to go outside!

Romaniv Boys Orphanage

Posted Apr 06 in Articles by Barry Rodriguez 38 Comments

Occasionally during intense or memorable experiences, you and I can have moments of clarity where we step back from what we are doing and realize, “I will remember this forever.” Well on Thursday I visited the Romaniv Boys Orphanage, and it was definitely one of those moments…

Ukraine: My first impressions

Posted Apr 02 in Travel Journals by Barry Rodriguez 6 Comments

I’ve only been in Ukraine for 2 full days, so it is way too early to be making categorical statements. But I can’t help it… I’m going to anyway. I absolutely, positively love it here!!!