Glimpses of a nation at war: Part 1
In Lviv, Western Ukraine, this sign hangs on a fence next to a statue protected by scaffolding. Tulips are growing in a garden at the end of a leafy boulevard. A peaceful scene in many ways, and yet the evidence of war is everywhere. Salvos Online journalist SIMONE WORTHING and her husband Cliff have recently returned […]
A Light of Hope for the Elderly
What makes the work of the corps truly special is that their help goes far beyond meeting physical needs — it touches the heart and soul. In the harsh reality of war, elderly people often find themselves overwhelmed by fear, isolation, and deep loneliness. In such moments, a warm conversation, genuine attention, and simple human […]
Territorial Governance Board
Dear Salvationists of the Eastern Europe Territory,Grace and peace to you. I am pleased and deeply grateful to share that we have formally launched our new Territorial Governance Board on 15 February 2026. This represents an important step forward in how we steward the people, resources, and mission that God has entrusted to us across the […]
Christmas Gatherings Bring Encouragement to Salvationists in the Ukraine Division
The leader of the Ukraine Division spoke about two important events that took place at the beginning of December. From 4 to 7 December 2025, a wonderful children’s camp was held in a beautiful area of the Zhytomyr region. More than 60 children from all corps attended. Most were children from internally displaced families. Some […]
Rest from war in Sweden
Protection and support for Ukrainian children is the key to Ukraine’s future. Children must be protected from suffering. This is vital for children’s health and future prospects. The Salvation Army of Sweden organized a two-week camp, offering 40 Ukrainian children from Mariupol, Kharkiv, and Dnipro an excellent opportunity for rest and recovery in the Sheppsgorden […]
The ministry of The Salvation Army Division Ukraine during the war have effectively turned into a form of humanitarian front
The Ukrainian Red Cross is the foremost humanitarian organization in Ukraine, delivering extensive aid and support to those in greatest need. It operates through 24 regional and nearly 200 district organizations, with the active participation of over 8,000 volunteers. To enhance the effectiveness of comprehensive assistance to the civilian population, the Ukrainian Red Cross organized […]
Colonels Richard and Ann Borrett – EET Christmas Greeting 2024
I realised this year, as I was putting up this thorn carving nativity set, that I have been doing this for about 50 years. Every Christmas putting this nativity set up either in my office or at home, it has been very precious to me over the years and it has been a reminder of […]
The Scout movement is growing in Ukraine Division during the war
Ivan Berezkin interviews Kostiantyn Shvab, Ukraine Division Leader, about Ukraine Division Scout Camp “No Darkness”, which was held this summer from June 24 to June 29. “Scout movement of the Ukraine Division is a general educational movement for youth and children. The scouting movement is a highly effective way of forming a personality, correct and […]
The Salvation Army provided assistance to the residents of Saltivka, the district of Kharkiv that suffers the most destruction
The city of Kharkiv has been constantly bombarded since the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Despite all the hardship living is Kharkiv, people continue residing here. The Salvation Army local corps officers responded to the local community needs with humanitarian aid available. Saltivka, area of Kharkiv, is the most destroyed area […]
I believe that there is a great future for our country and for the Salvation Army in Ukraine
I never thought that I would live through a war. Me and my family, of course. But that’s what happened. On February 24, 2022, I was already in Ukraine, after I had spent holidays with my children in Poland. I remember the first few days when the war started. It is hard to imagine that […]
