Changing the Lives of Vulnerable Children In Ukraine
CURRENT NEWS
An estimated 2.2 million children inside Ukraine require humanitarian assistance and protection as of 2026. These vulnerable youth, representing one in three children in the country, face severe challenges related to displacement, lack of education, and mental health risks.
As you know, Ukraine needs our continued support. We may often feel helpless, however, here is how you can help at a grassroots level and directly to those in need:
1. Prayer - Pray for God's grace under such extreme daily pressure, protection of body and mind, and for all to have continued strength and to be filled to with peace.
2. Funding - Vulnerable children and youth continue to visit our children's centers in Pivdenne and Kiliia, Ukraine. We are asking and trusting for a continued God-sized response. You can give -- monthly or one-time -- via our DONATE button on this webpage.
3. Sharing the Need - If all who are aware of our Nourished Hearts shared the need, our funding need could be met. Please consider sharing our need for humanitarian aid for Ukraine with others.
Please pray, give, and share today.
“Pure and unblemished religion [as it is expressed in outward acts] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit and look after the fatherless and the widows in their distress...” James 1:27 AMP
The needs are many...
What your donation is going towards:
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Feeding thousands of meals in Ukraine through our partners in Pivdenne and Kiliia
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Offering safe havens for children in Pivdenne and Kiliia
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Offering English lessons, Lego Robotics, and tutoring during the crises of war
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Supporting vulnerable Ukrainian families at a grassroots level
Nourished Hearts remains committed to working through local churches to help those in need in Ukraine. Partner with us.
ABOUT
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of Nourished Hearts is to serve the needs of the orphaned and vulnerable child, single-headed households, and the displaced by aiding their emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
Vision
We serve in numerous ways, including but not limited to:
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Emotional needs
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Intellectual needs
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Physical needs
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Social needs
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Spiritual needs
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Vocational needs
Inspiration
“Pure and unblemished religion [as it is expressed in outward acts] in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit and look after the fatherless and the widows in their distress...” James 1:27 AMP
US BOARD
Jahn de Blecourt, Chairman
Vice President, Visser Brothers, Inc. & licensed builder
Karen Brink, Secretary/ Treasurer & Chaplain
Retired Business Owner and Former LMW (Leadership Ministries Worldwide) Board Member
Andrea Sybesma, Social Services Advisor
Child welfare, Adoption Specialist & Social Work Advisor
Nina Tritenichenko, Events
Professional Ukrainian Musician
Stacie Mliakoff, Medical Advisor
Licensed Nurse
Kim de Blecourt, president/founder
Chief Operating Officer and OVC Consultant
UKRAINE BOARD
Stepan Kojsa, Executive Director
Licensed Social Worker
Tatiana Boraleva
Children’s Center Director
Lina Kojsa, Board Member
CARE MODEL
Prevention
The “Island of Hope” Family Preservation Center, located in Yuzhny, utilizes a mixture of staff and volunteers to offer an unheard of service in most of second and third world countries — after-school and weekend care for at-risk families. Our center goes beyond tutoring to include nutritious snacks and meals, ethics and Biblical lessons and crafts, speech therapy, physician services and social worker appointments, as well as outreach to their families.
The high quality care being provided prevents struggling parents from surrendering their children to the local orphanage or parental rights being terminated. We are excited to partner with “Island of Hope” and every family being positively impacted by this incredible, indigenous team. They work hard, seven days a week, to provide this program.
Transition
Nourished Hearts is currently planning it’s first ever Transitional Care staff. The orphan care team of Bethel Baptist in Yuzhny, Ukraine, are preparing to offer social worker care on a personal basis for three young people who have graduated from the Zhovten State orphanage and currently have needs beyond their means.
Transitional Care will afford our social worker staff to adapt quickly to the ever-changing needs of an orphan who has been forced to leave the orphanage upon high graduation. While every child is different, their needs can be in such areas as housing, college and trade assistance, or obtaining a job, just to name a few.
Join us through your contributions in planning for this exciting next step for Nourished Hearts.
Visitation
Our partner Orphan Visitation Team reaches into an orphanage which was once off limits to visitors. Our team was persistent, however, and eventually earned one visit, which has blossomed into a visit every other week. When the team arrives, the children come running. The children have grown to love our team members, and feeling is returned. Many children even visit with team member families during the holidays. You can imagine the joy for all involved. Nourished Hearts enables this dedicated team to furnish life enrichment, self-care classes and so much more. Your recurring donation of only $15 enables a child to a month of loving visits, classes and gifts at birthdays and holidays.
Please consider joining our prayer and funding opportunities for these orphaned children.
These areas of care are managed under our flagship program, The Island of Hope, in Yuzhny, Ukraine.
"The Island of Hope" is the name of the nonprofit partner in Ukraine.
Nourished Hearts is a US-based nonprofit.
JOIN US
Volunteer
Do you have a heart for serving children and families? Contact us for volunteering opportunities.
Corporate Partnership
Become a Corporate Partner with us and help us keep our mission going strong! As a thank you, your company logo will be displayed with a hyperlink to your business website on our website.
Current Need
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Prayer - Please remember our Ukrainian brothers and sisters during this time of war.
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Monthly funding partners - The funding need is great, build Emergency funding reserve, and add to our much needed medical needs funding.
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Nourished Hearts Convoy of Hope - Hoping to truck in needed food and medical staples before winter sets in.
CONTACT
Nourished Hearts
P.O. Box 1074
Holland, MI 49422-1074
