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Star of Hope provides essential aid to Ukrainian
refugees
NEWS PROVIDED BY
Star
of Hope
March 3, 2023
KANSAS, USA, March 3, 2023 /Christian
Newswire/ -- Almost forty years ago, in 1986, a nuclear power plant located
in north Ukraine was involved in an accident that was rated as a maximum
severity level. The disaster, which resulted in the meltdown of a reactor core
followed by a fire that raged for about a week, released radioactive
contaminants into the air to land in other countries as well as the surrounding
community. Since then, Ukraine has faced numerous challenges, including a recent
military invasion by Russia, forcing thousands of refugees to flee to
neighboring countries. Among those offering aid is Star of Hope, a Kansas-based
international organization with a focus on children.
Star of Hope has been working in Ukraine since the Chernobyl disaster, providing
assistance to affected children and their families. They started sending
shipments to the hospitals treating these children, and camps were developed to
help the affected children become part of the world around them. Specialized
facilities were also developed, especially in Romania, for helping children with
disabilities.
Through years of experience in Romania, Star of Hope has developed processes and
methods of effective help for those who are struggling during this time of
uncertainty. A five-point program has been developed to provide essential aid to
Ukrainian refugees, which has included emergency shipments of trucks to the
heart of Ukraine with a priority of including small wood-burning stoves to help
during the winter, turning Romanian children's centers into shelters, emergency
transportation and support of refugees to the Star of Hope retreat in Sweden,
medicine for those children who have lost their thyroid gland due to cancer, and
caring for the Ukrainian refugees. Mark Presson, CEO says "…every day since the
start our staff has been at the border offering assistance." One worker on the
borders front line says, "The help you give your fellow human beings can leave
shimmering rings on the water decades later."
To help fund their efforts, two prominent European musicians have recorded a
song titled "Pray for Ukraine." The proceeds from the song's release on February
24, the anniversary of the Russian invasion, will go towards Star of Hope's work
in Ukraine.
See or hear here:
https://www.starofhope.us/pray-for-ukraine-song-and-video
Link to the music video:
https://youtu.be/NeMwBM9PBm8
Link to the sound file:
https://on.soundcloud.com/YS3jq
Star of Hope is asking for support at the borders, feeding the refugees, fuel
for the transportation of goods and people, medicines, and support for
traumatized families from Ukraine. They urge everyone to spread the word of the
need and visit their website,
www.starofhope.us, to donate or learn more.
SOURCE Star of Hope
CONTACT: Mark Presson, 620-204-1865,
info@starofhope.us
Related Links
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