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At Uniting for Ukrainian Kids, our vision is to rescue and provide a safe haven for war orphans affected by the conflict in Ukraine and Russia. We aim to support these children who have lost their families and homes to violence and unrest by offering a holistic healing process in a nurturing environment that fosters restoration and growth.
Our mission is to empower these children to thrive by providing emotional, physical, and mental support. We strive to instill a sense of hope, purpose, and belonging in each child, enabling them to move forward with confidence and resilience. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive space for war orphans to heal and grow, ultimately helping them to thrive and contribute positively to society.
Compassion: We approach each child's unique situation with empathy, understanding, and care, recognizing the importance of emotional support in their healing process.
Collaboration: We work closely with our hosting families, sponsors, and partner organizations to create a strong support network for the children in our program.
Respect: We honor the diverse backgrounds and cultures of the children we serve and embrace their individuality while providing a nurturing environment for growth.
Empowerment: We believe in the potential of each child and work to foster their personal development, encouraging them to build resilience and overcome the challenges they have faced.
Sustainability: We are committed to creating long-lasting change in the lives of the children we serve, with the ultimate goal of breaking the cycle of violence and fostering a brighter future for them and their communities.
Project Executive Chief/Director of Communications
Petro Dudnyk is a man of one wife and the father of 10 children, eight of whom are adopted or fostered. He is the pastor of the Good News Church in Sloviansk, Ukraine.
Since the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation, together with the church team and partners, they have evacuated 20,000 affected individuals from the combat zones.
He is the founder of the non-profit organization Together Ministry in the USA, with one of its projects focusing on the rehabilitation and recreation of vulnerable children in the USA and Europe. He is the project leader of the National Adoption project "You Will Be Found."
His life motto is: "We go where the pain is to proclaim the truth of God and restore what is broken."
Project Manager/ Administrator/ Creative Director
Lyudmila Fedoruk has been a master of her craft for many years. Her love for Ukraine, especially for orphans, prompted her to study many fields in order to help small Ukrainians as much as possible.
Lyuda studies laws, is responsible for managing the organization, issues documents, visas, air tickets, administers logistics, accompanying groups of children, and even she conducts rehabilitation through acceptance of children into her family.
Her diligence, responsibility, painstaking work, attentiveness combined with openness, love for people, pleasant communication and hospitality.
The changed destinies of children and families inspire Lyudmila to unite together even more in the U4UKids Project around helping those who need it most!
