Key of Hope Ukraine

22/04/2026

16/02/2026

We’re finally stocking up — and none of this would have been possible without the generous donations we’ve received from supporters all around the globe! 🌍✨

After four years without storage, we’re slowly filling our shelves with crafts, materials, and gifts for the kiddos, along with many other much-needed supplies. Because of you, we’ve already been able to bring gifts to the centers we’ve visited — and we’re so excited to do even more!

This is just one small step toward our bigger goal: becoming fully funded so we can travel to orphanages and ministries outside of Kyiv and continue expanding our outreach.

We still have ongoing needs, so if you’d like to support our mission, send us a message — we’d love to share more details with you. 💛

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Ми нарешті почали поповнювати запаси — і все це було б неможливо без щедрих пожертв від наших прихильників з усього світу! 🌍✨

Після чотирьох років без складу ми поступово наповнюємо полиці виробами для творчості, матеріалами та подарунками для діток, а також багатьма іншими необхідними речами. Завдяки вам ми вже змогли привезти подарунки до центрів, які відвідали, — і з нетерпінням чекаємо можливості зробити ще більше!

Це лише один невеликий крок до нашої більшої мети: отримати повне фінансування, щоб мати змогу подорожувати до дитячих будинків та служінь за межами Києва й продовжувати розширювати нашу діяльність.

У нас усе ще є поточні потреби, тож якщо ви хочете підтримати нашу місію, напишіть нам — будемо раді поділитися з вами детальнішою інформацією. 💛

28/01/2026

Greetings from Key of Hope!!
We are so grateful for all the encouragements and well wishes we have received within the past months of announcing that we are officially re-pioneering Key of Hope 🤍
Here’s a brief update on what’s ahead and how you can help us!
Much love from Kyiv,
- Key of Hope
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Вітання від Key of Hope!!
Ми щиро вдячні за всі слова підтримки та побажання, які отримали протягом останніх місяців після оголошення про те, що ми офіційно відроджуємо Key of Hope 🤍
Ось коротке оновлення про те, що нас чекає попереду, і як ви можете нам допомогти!
З великою любов’ю з Києва,
— Key of Hope

07/11/2025

Yesterday we had our first outing to an orphanage as Key of Hope- here is a little insight to our trip and some thoughts written down afterwards:

When reality hits you once again:

“Where were you guys when the full-scale invasion happened?”

The answer that came was something I never imagined—it took a few seconds to process what the director actually said.

As we were being given a tour of the orphanage, the director showed us their renovated bomb shelter, bedrooms, classrooms, and more. Then he paused to share what had happened during the first week of the full-scale invasion:

“We were here when the russians came through the gates with their tanks and took over the orphanage.”

One month. One whole month. The very orphanage we visited—where we played games and talked with the kids—had been under occupation. The children and staff hid in the bomb shelter until the Ukrainian army arrived and helped move them to a safer area.

During our one-hour drive to the orphanage on the outskirts of Kyiv, we passed through the region the russian army had invaded in those first days of the full scale invasion.

There are small reminders of those horrible weeks scattered here and there. The most obvious? A large sign with a skull reading: “Danger: Minefield!”

This was our first official trip to an orphanage as Key of Hope, and we hope to continue visiting weekly—bringing fun activities and sharing Bible stories along the way.

The first thing I noticed upon entering one of the hallways was a familiar “smell,” one I hadn’t sensed in years. Memories rushed back, and it felt as if my mind instantly knew I was back in my element—playing with the kids, talking to them, and trying to understand as much as possible.

It was a good first day. A lot to process. It reminded us that our desire for Key of Hope is to return to our roots and our vision, while also stepping into new territory—serving in a country at war, where children face a reality no one should ever have to face.

So, as you go to bed tonight, please join us in prayer:
First, thank God for His protection over that one month when they were under russian occupation. And second, pray that we may bring healing, joy, and love to every child and teenager we encounter—both at the orphanages and the special needs center.


⸻. YWAM Kyiv

27/10/2025

💛 Key of Hope Is Back! 💛

After three years, we are restarting the work God has called us to do! Our vision remains the same: to bring hope, joy, restoration, and the love of God to children who need it most — showing them that they are valued, immeasurably loved, and created with a purpose.

Even in the midst of hardship and despite the full-scale invasion, we remain committed to continue the ministry God entrusted to us. We believe that His love will continue to transform lives and bring lasting hope to the next generation.

Thank you for standing with us in prayer, support, and faith as we begin this new chapter. Stay tuned for updates in the coming weeks about what we’ll be doing and how you can be part of the work.