A Year Of War: People With Disabilities In Ukraine Face New Challenges
On February 24th last year, people of Ukraine awoke to a nightmare: shelling and bombing announcing Russian invasion. During the early days of the war...
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Feb
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Nov
Give the Gift of Hope to Ukrainian Refugees
A paraplegic herself, Martina understands the unique challenges facing people with disabilities. Working closely with Galyna, our Ukrainian Regional in-country coordinator, Martina has now welcomed hundreds of disabled refugees into ...
27
Oct
Joni and Friends Opens First International Wheelchair Restoration Center
Joni and Friends, the international disability ministry founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, recently celebrated the grand opening of its first International…
30
Sep
Joni and Friends Hosts International Family Retreat for Ukrainian Refugees
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Joni and Friends, an international ministry to people with disabilities, has worked with local partners to...
13
Sep
Blessing People Living With Disability in Ukraine
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9 Just as Joni and Friends began construction on Joni’s House, a permanent disability center, in Ukraine, the Russian ...
16
Jun
Joni and Friends Announces Retirement of President and COO John Nugent, Board Appoints EVP/CFO Laura Gardner as Successor
Joni and Friends today announced the retirement of its President and Chief Operating Officer John Nugent and the appointment of Executive Vice President and...
7
Jun
Defending Needy and Afflicted Ukrainian Evacuees in the Netherlands
Oleg, an eight-year-old boy with intellectual disabilities, arrived at our Joni and Friends safe-house in the Netherlands utterly traumatized. He was hiding in complete darkness in a basement for eight ...
27
Apr
Joni Eareckson Tada Celebrates 40 Years of Radio Ministry
For over four decades, Joni Eareckson Tada has been sharing hope through hardship on her Joni and Friends radio program. With more than 10,000 episodes aired...
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Apr
Joni and Friends Helps Ukrainian Refugees with Disabilities Flee to Safety
The second month of war continues in Ukraine. As Russian attacks devastate the nation, many Ukrainians have fled, and still, more continue to flee. The...
25
Mar
What Lies Ahead for Ukrainian Refugees with Disabilities?
In Ukraine, a rush to the border continues. The United Nations Refugee Agency says over 3.5 million people have fled Ukraine since the Russian invasion began. More than two million ...
