June 21. Only 10 more days to vote. What? Vote on what, you ask? Thanks for asking. Ten years ago autism was forbidden to be diagnosed in Ukraine. It was Ukraine’s little secret. The stigma of such a diagnosis was just too much to handle. Now, thanks in part to friends in Alabama, autism is…
Read MoreAfter temporary malfunctions with this blog site, it seems to have fixed itself. But only because I had ‘the man’ here who could have helped me retrieve missing posts, etc. Just when I think I have SOME idea of what I’m doing on this ol’ computer/blog/website, I realize that there’s so much more to learn.…
Read MoreEncouraging medical professionals, building relationships and learning what is happening in medicine throughout Ukraine frequently requires Jim to travel. Typically these trips are by overnight train, maximizing his time and allowing him to arrive at his destination reasonably refreshed. Recently Jim and his assistant Anatoliy had the opportunity to travel to Odessa. They stayed with…
Read MoreA recent report in The Economist revealed some disturbing information about the HIV/AIDS problem in Ukraine, and also the government’s response. Details on Marianna’s blog. The general public needs much education concerning truth and myths regarding this disease…the stigma associated with it includes unwarranted fear that then results in condemnation and isolation.
Read MoreWhat did people say following the conference? Feedback is essential to see where we excelled, where we dropped the ball, and how we might better plan for the next conference. One student organizer said, “I had lots of doubts because of tension and our ability to manage 400 students. It was a privilege to help…
Read MoreFrom Europe and America, speakers began to arrive in Ternopil for the pre-conference prayer meeting. Many of these speakers traveled to Ukraine as a direct result of UMO participating in three events: First, the International Saline Partnership meeting in January (This group consists of nine Christian medical organizations who have agreed to use the International…
Read MoreWhat seems impossible for man is possible for God! Typically major conferences take a full year or more in advance to prepare. Usually, speakers are booked way ahead of time as well as the conference location and all of the logistics. So how was it possible for 400 students of the medical professions to gather…
Read MoreMarianna writes a personal blog featuring family events, or Ukraine news items, or pictures of grandchildren, or whatever strikes her fancy. Frequently she writes something about our ministry that works for both of these blogs, as happened yesterday: “It’s that GOOD time of year again. And I will once again ask you to consider Ukraine…
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