Ukraine – Through The Eyes of a Child
HART’s Art Competition has been a deeply moving and meaningful experience for everyone involved. Most importantly, it offered Ukrainian children—many still carrying the wounds of war—a safe and creative outlet to process their experiences.
Their artwork revealed a powerful mix of emotions: fear, grief, and loss woven together with faith, hope, and dreams. Each reflection offered a deeply personal window into what these children have lived through.
Open to all children in our Child Sponsorship Program, we received over 200 submissions and selected 37 finalists across three age categories.
Then you stepped in. Thank you to everyone who voted! Many of you also shared heartfelt comments about how these pictures moved you. Your engagement encouraged these young artists and helped determine the winners in each age group.
And now…the winners are??? Not just yet! Our Ukraine office has asked us to wait before announcing the winners publicly. All 37 finalists have been invited to a special celebration in Lviv this Saturday, November 15, along with their parents and siblings.
The day will be full of activities designed just for them, culminating in an awards ceremony announcing the winners at the conclusion of the event.
For many, this will be one of the most exciting experiences of their lives. Some have only dreamed of visiting Lviv—often called the “Little Vienna” of Eastern Europe. We look forward to sharing with you some highlights of the celebration and the results in our next E-Blog!
Lastly, we’d like to commend our HART Ukraine team for their outstanding work organizing this competition and celebration. Truly—a job well done!
Stepan, Please enjoy the short video below of a couple of young girls who just received invitations to the ART celebration from their caseworker. The moment they realize they are finalists—and will be traveling to Lviv—is absolutely delightful!
Going to Lviv!!
These Ukrainian kids took part in the ART Competition last month. Watch their reactions as they read the invitation to a celebration honoring them in the city of Lviv.
Marian’s Journey to Becoming a Worship Leader
Marian shares how music has shaped his faith and the life of the church throughout history. He now uses his God-given gifts to lead others in worship and inspire a new generation to praise with purpose.
When Prayers Are Answered
From Orphan to Overcomer:
Dima’s Story of Grace and Redemption
For years, the staff at the Ark Orphanage and his faithful Canadian sponsor, Theo, prayed that God would reach Dima’s heart. Today, a lost child has become a servant of God—proof of what happens when prayers and love never stop.
Dima – HART Newsletter 2007
Matching Gift Opportunities! (Nov 15-Dec 31)
We’re excited to share that for November and December 2025, three generous supporters have stepped forward to create Matching Gift opportunities for HART SUPPORTERS! That means your donations will be doubled — multiplying your impact in Ukraine.
Your generosity will equip local churches to serve those who are suffering most because of this terrible war. Even amid the devastation, HART’s programs continue to bring hope and transformation to thousands across Ukraine.
When you give through MATCH 1, you can designate your doubled gift to any of HART’s ongoing programs and projects.
Match 1
Nov 15-30 – for ‘Any HART Program’
(Up to $50,000)
NEXT Matches: Dec 1-15 & Dec 16-31
Russia’s Imminent Tailspin
By all metrics, Russia can be expected to be hit by a severe crisis in 2026-27. All aspects of daily life point to degradation at the foundation of society.
After occupying their land, Russia trains Ukrainian children for a lifetime of war
1.6 million Ukrainian children remain in territories occupied by Russia and are exposed daily to Russian propaganda, militarization, and pressure to abandon their national identity.
Assessment & Trends of the War Over the Last Two Weeks
SUMMARY: Over the past two weeks, Russia has intensified large-scale attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, crippling power networks and targeting civilian infrastructure ahead of winter. Ukraine has retaliated with long-range drone strikes deep inside Russia, disrupting oil refineries and logistics hubs, while Russia’s battlefield advances have slowed to small, incremental gains.
The war’s focus has shifted to economic and infrastructure warfare. Both sides are waging an attritional struggle—Russia to break Ukraine’s resilience, Ukraine to exhaust Russia’s war economy. Western allies are deepening support through military aid and plans to use frozen Russian assets, even as Moscow rejects peace proposals and demands recognition of its territorial claims.
The outlook remains grim and prolonged. Ukraine’s survival hinges on maintaining Western unity and energy resilience through winter, while Russia faces mounting economic strain and internal fatigue. With neither side ready to compromise, the war is set to continue into 2026 as a grinding test of endurance and will.
Ukraine Winter Response Plan
Russia’s new energy assault is pushing Ukrainians into another winter of blackouts. We are already getting requests from our partner churches for ‘winterization’ assistance. (generators, power banks, wood, fuel, warm clothing, etc.)
Essentially, this means we’re helping people through our partner churches, to prepare, to survive, and function during the winter season amidst war-related disruption and damage.
Pray Together with Your Church, Family, and Friends for:
- A just and lasting peace — that light would overcome darkness.
- Defenders, veterans, prisoners, and their families — for strength, protection, and hope.
- Christians and non-believers in occupied territories — for endurance under persecution.
- The safe return of kidnapped children & healing for broken families.
- Comfort for the grieving & restoration for the wounded.
- Protection of cities, villages, and civilians from relentless attacks.
- Global perseverance in standing with Ukraine during this long struggle.
- Wisdom and courage for world leaders as they confront tyranny.
