According to HelpAge, Ukraine hosts the oldest humanitarian crisis in the world.
Ukraine has the highest proportion of elderly individuals impacted by conflict inside a single nation globally. 25% of the country’s population is above the age of 60, however in eastern Ukraine, 33% of those requiring aid since the Russian invasion in 2014 are over 60 years old.
Mercy Houses exist to offer financial and physical support while giving companionship to older people experiencing loneliness, medical, and financial challenges.
A disproportionate number of civilians who have stayed in areas of ongoing war are older, and therefore, face a higher danger of death or serious injury. Even those not in the front lines of danger must overcome unique obstacles: many of their families left, many of them are living in ill-equipped temporary shelters, unable to access medications. Their social security pays for some basic needs, but not all.
The Mercy Houses target rural communities that need adequate assistance for their aging population, offering a residential space and day-to-day support.
Currently, there are three residences housing 25 – 50 elderly adults and we hope to continue to grow.Â
Our 3rd residence has a separate facility undergoing renovations to accommodate 25 additional elderly inhabitants.
Challenges arise while seeking workers to assist older individuals who may experience limited mobility.
To properly care for our older friends, we require a minimum of two personnel to care for a group of 15 elderly persons. An optimal situation would entail three staff members for every 15 to guarantee these facilities’ seamless functioning.
Additionally, renovation initiatives are currently in progress, which involve a specific site to accommodate 25 individuals above 70.
These projects rely on fundraising efforts to ensure their continuation, with a monthly goal fluctuating between $1,000 and $1,800, depending on the season. Winter months require more supplies to keep our elderly friends warm in the harsh weather.
The third initiative has an initial budget of $36,000, and we are actively seeking ongoing partners to provide financial support.
While individuals are able to contribute to some expenses through social security, further resources are required to cover labor, food, and renovation expenses.
Many of Ukraine’s elderly have no one to assist them. Social security helps with basic needs, but further resources are required to cover individualized care (staff to love, treat, and support them), food, and renovation expenses for housing.
Your donation will go directly to providing care, food, warmth, and shelter.
Imagine having your place of worship—a place filled with love, hope, and community—suddenly destroyed. This is the heartbreaking reality for the small Baptist congregation in Bukhara, who have lost their church home due to a catastrophic break in the city’s public water pipes in May 2021. This unexpected disaster caused extensive damage to their beloved church, leaving the building on the verge of collapse and forcing the congregation out for safety reasons.
The City Hall has graciously offered an alternative building, but the journey is far from over. This new space, a former warehouse, is currently nothing more than four walls and a leaking roof—a bare structure unfit for worship or gathering. For over three years, this resilient community has been without a proper place to come together, to pray, and to support one another.
We urgently need your help to raise $50,000 to transform this structure into a safe, welcoming, and dignified sanctuary. Every dollar you contribute will go directly to essential renovations, including repairing the roof, making the building weatherproof, and creating a warm, inviting space for worship and fellowship.
This tiny Baptist community in Bukhara has faced hardship, yet they continue to show unwavering faith. By donating today, you’re not only helping to rebuild a building—you’re helping to restore hope, a sense of belonging, and a place of refuge for those who need it most.
Let’s come together to bring this dream to life. Your support, no matter the amount, will make a world of difference. Please give generously to help our brothers and sisters in Bukhara rebuild their church home. Together, we can turn this warehouse into a sanctuary of faith and community once again.
Donate now to help rebuild the heart of this faithful community.