Program areas at Mission to Ukraine Mission to Ukraine
Approx. 500 children with disabilities and their families attended 2,000 appointments either in person or virtually with MTU staff in 2022. Over 1,000 children with special needs were served in 2022. Services include occupational therapy, physical therapy, sensor therapy, medical and dental services (7-member physician team), social integration programs, special education preschool classes, school integration and readiness classes, and more. Each child's treatment is based upon their Individual Care Plan (IDP)
Unplanned pregnancies resulting in abortion may be more prevelant in Ukraine than in any other European country. The average Ukrainian woman may have up to 6 abortions, making abortion as cuturally acceptable as a simple dental procedure. Since 1997, MTU has helped mothers in crisis, and society as a whole, realize the value of human life. In 2022, MTU served 700 women through 4 couseling locations. Approximately, 500 babies were saved from abortion. All families received medical anad dental services through MTU's onsite clinic, as appropriate and free of charge. 200 families were identified as in extreme need of assistance and received monthly humanitarian aid packages. 2,000 students, teachers, and community leaders participated in risky behaviors seminars learning about abstinence and sexuality, HIV/AIDS, SSTs, substance abuse, alcoholism, and other high risk choices.
As is often explained by Christian theologians, the local church is God's plan for restoring his people and fighting systems of injustice. These funds support Ukrainian churches' effort to impact the lives of communities in remote villages, provide Christian outreach materials, offer after-school feeding programs, and help with church facility improvements.
During 2022, MTU continued construction of a 27,000 sq ft rehab facility begun in 2021, located in the heart of Zhytomyr City. This will allow MTU to increase the number of children and families it can serve and extend its services regionally, as the city is a transportation hub. The facility is approximately 50% complete.