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3/7 CMA Ukraine showed us around their warehouse and office and it was inspiring to see what they are doing. They have grown from a small group of Christian doctors…

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5/7 The train ride back to Lviv from Uzghorod was again beautiful with Transcarpathian scenery, villages, mountains, forests and farms. Most of the day was spent on the train. Becky…

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7/7 This morning I felt a bit sheepish having added an extra region to my air raid alert app on my phone after last night’s missile attack – which meant…

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9/7 Sunday in Odesa. Luba who coordinates the volunteer medical clinics into de-occupied areas invited me to church this morning. She doesn’t speak much English to organised a young lady…

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12/7 Another pre-sunrise start on a train for me, starting to get to know the route to the train station very well. I travelled to Ivano-Frankivsk with Yulia who is…

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17/7A lovely Ukrainian doctor I had met last week in Odesa invited me to come and do some interviews in her home town of Bila Tserkva (literally ‘white churches’) with…

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18/7 Woke to the news that Russia conducted a massive missile and drone attack on Odesa last night. The city I’d just been the week before. Thankfully air defence worked…

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20/7Today was a heavier day as I interviewed two people for hours, both with intense experiences.David was a young neurosurgeon who works in Dnipro hospital, one of the receiving hospitals…

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22/7 We said goodbye to everyone at camp including our lovely interpreter. Always hard to take when people so effusively thank you for coming to their country during war and…

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24th July Yesterday and today I pretty much spent organising photos and videos and trying to translate and edit the videos of the army chaplain who had been killed. I…

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Ukraine (12) 27th JulyHad a good nights sleep with only one air raid siren and despite being on the floor, having norunning water and after seeing the horrors of the…

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Last night after getting back I was told that Pastor Oleg wanted to have dinner. He invited a young student from his church to translate for us…

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How Your Support is Transforming Lives in Ukraine:

In these challenging times, OPT’s partnership with CMA-Ukraine and ‘Fortress of Good’ shines as a beacon of hope for Ukraine, combining efficiency, transparency, and deep community connections to deliver life-changing aid. Witness their impact: from the courageous volunteers are aiding bomb-stricken villages, and providing essentials like food, medicines, and much-needed equipment across Ukraine. Your contribution, tax-deductible for Australians, extends beyond mere donations. It’s a powerful act of solidarity, offering tangible support in the form of essentials like warm clothing, medicines, food and life-saving tourniquets. Join us in this heartfelt journey of hope and healing, and see how every bit helps light up the darkest corners. Together, with your support, we can make a significant difference in Ukraine.

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Hope and Healing: Dr Rudi Myhovych Visit

Dr. Rudi Myhovych of the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine embarks on a pivotal Australian visit. His journey, necessitated by special government permission, underscores his indispensable role in providing war-torn Ukraine with crucial medical aid. This visit promises collaboration on advanced burns treatments and advocacy for the Ukrainian cause. Dr. Myhovych’s engagements, spanning community events to media interactions, offer a unique opportunity to understand, support, and stand in solidarity with those bravely facing adversity in Ukraine.

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Survival in Sumy

A tale of survival in Sumy, told in an Aussie café, brings the Ukraine conflict’s reality home. Read a tale of being trapped in Russian occupation.

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The Forgotten War?

The Forgotten War? The war in Ukraine rages on, with Russia’s relentless aggression causing untold suffering and destruction for the Ukrainian people. . Discover the harrowing realities faced by Ukrainians and the urgent need for global solidarity and action.

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A new ‘axis of evil’

Meanwhile on Russia’s relations with China, he said, “the level of our ties with China is at an all-time high”. The Emerging Axis of Evil: China, Iran, North Korea, and…

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Healing Amidst Chaos: A Surgeon’s Mission in War-Torn Ukraine

Dr. Ryan Winters’ ongoing medical missions to Ukraine highlight not just the devastation of war, but also the unwavering resilience of the people. Despite the risks, he has returned multiple times to provide life-changing surgical care and support Ukrainian medical professionals. In this interview, Dr. Winters shares his experiences, the impact of war on healthcare, and the importance of international support.

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