Adventist World Radio’s (AWR) Hope Movement initiative recently reached the Ukrainian towns of Khmilnyk and Letychiv, where more than 1,000 residents received free medical services, psychological support, and encouragement in the midst of ongoing conflict.

At the end of July and beginning of August 2025, AWR organized the project in Khmilnyk and Letychiv, offering free health services and community programs. In total, more than 1,040 people benefited.

Khmilnyk

From July 27 to August 1, approximately 460 residents of Khmilnyk received services including ultrasound scans, ECG tests, blood analyses, family doctor consultations, rehabilitation therapy, massage and physiotherapy, and hairdressing. Additionally, more than 160 other medical procedures were performed.

Alongside the medical program, the local Adventist church hosted community meetings under the theme "Hope for Today’s World," where participants also received literature with messages of encouragement. Local pastor Oleksandr Artemchuk said the project had become an important way for the church to serve society, supported by local authorities.

Letychiv

From August 3 to 9, more than 580 residents of Letychiv received free medical services, including ultrasound, ECG, blood tests, physiotherapy, and psychological counseling.

Children were also included in the program: 180 took part in recreational activities and story-based lessons from the Bible. With the support of Samaritan’s Purse, each child received a gift.

Pastor and neurologist Oleh Kurashkevych, who served as part of the medical team, highlighted the project’s spiritual foundation: “Every morning we began with prayer, and throughout the day I witnessed how God touched the lives of visitors.”

The head of the Letychiv community, Ihor Tysiachnyi, officially thanked the organizers and presented a certificate of appreciation to Kurashkevych, recognizing the project as “a shining example of care, compassion, and Christian service.”

Continuing Support

Following the events, both local congregations launched ongoing community study groups. In Khmilnyk, participants are currently exploring the biblical book of Daniel, while in Letychiv, a new series called "The Peace You Dream Of" has begun, offering encouragement and hope.

About the Hope Movement

The Hope Movement (also known as Radio on the Move) first reached Khmilnyk and Letychiv in 2024, primarily serving families of soldiers and internally displaced people.

After those events, Letychiv became home to a support center for the nationwide Adventist initiative Support Nearby, which partners with groups such as Soldiers’ Mothers and War Veterans. Later that year, ADRA Ukraine organized a “Children for Children” gift project for military families in the region.

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