Stories from the Field — Humanitarian Aid Response Team

Oleksandr’s Story

My life changed forever on a spring day in April 2022. That was when my father, a brave man who gave his life defending Ukraine.

Ihor Bondar story

How a small church transformed its community in the face of war, impacting thousands along the way.

Life can take unexpected turns. You might be planning your future, envisioning a successful career, personal growth, and a peaceful life pursuing your passions. Then suddenly, you’re jolted awake by air raid sirens and...

A Mother’s Unexpected Blessing

A SMALL STORY IN A BIG WAR A Mother’s Unexpected Blessing Very few families in Ukraine are untouched by the pain, sorrow, and loss caused by this war. Therefore, when a positive story emerges,...

An Old Man’s Answered Prayer

An Old Man’s Answered Prayer No Food Left Recently, our dear friend Pastor Gennady shared a story from his travels to the front-line regions, where he spreads God’s love through preaching, praying, and offering...

Karina’s Flowers of Love

War is a terrible reality, and tragically, it has become a common aspect of life in Ukraine. The suffering it has caused is immense – countless lives of soldiers, civilians, and children have been...

Hunting for Smiles

Hunting for Smiles Andrey and his team deliver crucial humanitarian aid and water to communities near the front lines. He’s witnessed the devastating impact this barbaric war has had on people physically, mentally, emotionally,...

Heavenly Daddy

ANOTHER SMALL STORY IN A BIG WAR No story is truly insignificant in the context of this devastating war. Each one represents the human spirit’s resilience, determination to survive, and willingness to support one...

Life and Death Measured in Seconds

Life and death measured in seconds It’s truly remarkable to witness the courage and compassion of Ukrainian Christian volunteers operating perilously close to the front lines. These selfless individuals risk their lives daily to...

Reflections on the Train to Uzhhorod

Reflections: On the train to Uzhhorod Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Taras Dyatlik, an evangelical Ukrainian theological educator, has shared his daily reflections in a WhatsApp group....

Denys’ Story

We are SAVED to SERVE Remember, you have been saved in order to serve, and you are on the earth for the sole purpose of making God’s love known to others.Andrew Murray This concept...

A Family’s Transformation Story

HART PROGRAMS CHANGE LIVES The Holub family’s journey powerfully illustrates how HART’s partnerships with local churches can lead to life-changing transformations. A FAMILY IN NEED In a small town in Western Ukraine, the Holub...

Dreams to Actions

NEW PARTNER MINISTRY ‘Dreams to Actions’ HART is honored to partner with a ‘Children-Youth’ ministry operating in the recently liberated towns and villages of Ukraine’s Kherson region. This dedicated team, consisting of young people...

The Story of Ihor Kosa

In the grand scheme of this horrific war, no story is truly small. Each one represents the human spirit’s refusal to be extinguished, the determination to survive, and the willingness to support one another...

Is it worth living at all?

It is not scary to die, it is scary to live! by HART staff in Ukraine Every conflict eventually comes to an end. The current war, initiated by Russia and costing us dearly, will...

A Christmas Miracle

A Mother’s Journey to Save her Son by Pastor Serhiy, Light of the Gospel Church Every child desires their mother’s comforting presence to soothe their hurts, to praise them for good grades at school...

Child Sponsorship Letters – Dmytro and Jody

Child Sponsorship - Life Story of Dmytro, a soldier stationed at the front lines of the war in Ukraine, expressing gratitude to HART and his Sponsor, Jody for the profound impact they’ve had on...

Volodymyr`s Story

From hopelessness to hope. The bomb that struck his home and killed his wife changed Volodymyr`s life forever.

Olya’s story

POVERTY AND DESPAIR FORCED OLYA TO JOIN THE ARMY At the end of an exhausting cold winter day, Olya has returned to her tent. She lights a small oil heater which radiates precious little...

Education Scholarship stories 2

Inspiring personal stories of young people who have received a HART Scholarship

Education Scholarship stories 1

Inspiring personal stories of young people who have received a HART Scholarship

The Wrong Door

Some doors may not be in God’s will for you to enter, so He may choose to close them for your protection. God’s guiding hand was never more evident than in the case of...

Perseverance Rewarded

“When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a veterinarian. My heart always melted when I saw stray dogs and cats. They seemed so vulnerable and unprotected. They needed somebody to shelter,...

Building Hope Through Partnerships

How HART, a local Baptist church, and a Sponsor from Canada - all worked together to transform the lives of a mother and daughter living in abject poverty.

Pastor to the Gypsies

A remarkable story of an orphan who becomes a Pastor and is now transforming Gypsy communities.

Hope at the Front Lines

A HART team brings hope and encouragement to soldiers and civilians at front lines of the war in Eastern Ukraine.

Father to the Fatherless

The amazing story of God’s hand on the life of a little orphan boy.

Camp Ministries

The importance and impact of summer camp programs on thousands of children in Eastern Europe.

Against All Odds

Yarolav’s inspiring story of a young boy, who overcomes daunting obstacles to get where he is today.

Water Wells Save Lives

Hear from grateful pastors who describe the impact and importance of new wells in their Gypsy villages.

Ukraine’s Prisoner #1

Gregory’s story takes him from being Ukraine’s #1 killer to a Christian who is transforming lives while incarcerated for life.

An Orphan’s Dream

Fannel’s future is reshaped through counseling, art, and the love of God.

A Life Changed by Water

After a wasted life and tragic swimming accident, Alex finds hope in Christ.

A Family Reborn

A completely broken family is repaired by God’s intervention through a local church, and HART’s Child Sponsor Project.

Water well project

Hear from grateful pastors who describe the impact and importance of new wells in their Gypsy villages.

Winds of change

A look at Ukraine’s new anti-corruption president, Volodymyr Zelensky.

From Ukraine with Love

A HART volunteer organizes 1,200 Christmas ornaments decorated by sponsored children.

A Box of Hope

Presents from people in Canada that bring joy, hope and excitement to orphans in Ukraine.

Six Potatoes Story

An old widow’s sacrificial, dying gift to a home for Ukraine’s street children.