Recently, the "Republic Pilgrim" has opened a real library. Now the library contains over 1,000 books on various subjects. All this became possible after the resident of Mariupol has donated their home library to children.
We all sometimes find ourselves in difficult situations - some more serious, others - less. Reasons to be among the "unlucky” many: financial crisis, illness of a close relative, influence of bad company as a teenager. Especially hard when children get in such hardships - they do not always have a strong shoulder of parents to lean on, a dear person who is willing to help by word and deed. Even if child is not an orphan, he had a million chances to stay alone with his problems. And the benefit, if in child’s life there is an adult, who can help him get out of a difficult situation, not to "go downhill”, but help to place correct priorities in life.
A few days ago in Kiev took place the official ceremony of awarding the winners of National Award "Pride of the country." In two categories "Family History" and "People's Hero" winners were announced, the family from Mariupol from Charity Fund "Pilgrim", Eugene and Svetlana Isaev, who became first in the country to adopt HIV-positive children.
From the earliest years Edward Temniy lived in a constant search, because of what life was like a Hollywood action movie, he always did what he wanted, never worked, and lived off the perfect crime. All the while he was searching for some meaning or satisfaction, but found nothing, until he came to God ...
President of the charity fund "Pilgrim" pastor Gennadiy Mokhnenko received a diploma from International Human Rights Film Festival "STEPS" for social activism and fighting for the rights of children. His life position, work with a difficult category of children - with drug addicts, and homeless children - were featured in the films "Makarenko from Mariupol" and "The Gvardia" filmed by the Association "Emmanuel."
Citizens of the "Republic Pilgrim" – are biggest fans of Mariupol Football Club "Illichivets." Fan Club "Pilgrim" is on a special account, according to city officials and the public - they are the best fans - the most organized, active and sincere.
Recently, the studio crew, "Shuster live", with leading and famous journalist in Ukraine, Savik Shuster – came to shoot program at the "Dream House". For several years, family of Eugene and Svetlana Isaev adopts and takes custody of children living with HIV /AIDS. The filmmakers shoot a program about their everyday life, joy, and sorrow. A week later, the family traveled to Kiev to shoot a talk show "Shuster live. Adrenalin”, the theme of the program was problems of people living with HIV and AIDS.
Family home for children with HIV-positive status, which for several years operates at Fund “Pilgrim" in Mariupol nominated for one of the highest awards in Ukraine - "Pride of the country." At this stage it is in the process of voting, which is open to all.
In January 2012 took place, the third trip of the team of volunteers at the equator in Kenya. Thirteen people from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S.for10 days worked in the poorest areas of Kenya, helping children to survive in conditions of total poverty.
Employees Charity Fund "Pilgrim", now the citizens of Germany, Alexander and Catherine Hesse now leading a rehabilitation service in the city Shyuttorf . They obtaned some experience of drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Mariupol, Alexander sure could use it in European terms.
Recently, in the "Republic Pilgrim" took place the election of a new government. The race was quite tense. A few new guys have declared themselves as strong candidates and presidential elections were difficult.
Adoptive father of 32 children, pastor -pilgrim Gennady Mokhnenko and his family live today in a fairly cramped conditions. The house they live in consists of two rooms for 13 people. Recently, the adoptive family, with a charitable donation, was able to purchase another small house. Both houses need a lot of repairs, however, both parents and children are happy - they are now having more space where they can live.
At the end of 2011 in Italy, in Sassuolo, a second charity exhibition and sale of "ARTE solidale" took place. It was organized for the financial support of children center "Republic Pilgrim", in Mariupol, and for the African Mission in Burkina Faso, where for 40 years working missionaries Lisa and Umberto Ladder.
I was holding my little young son, rocking him and singing a tune. In this sweet, wonderful time inside me clearly and distinctly sounded a verse from the Gospel, which you probably know...
In the center of children's rehabilitation "Republic Pilgrim" in Mariupol, were guests of the British Liverpool. Jennifer and Marc are already familiar with pilgrim children. They were together at last summer camp in the Crimea: played football, went on hike at the Grand Canyon, and now they came to visit “Pilgrim” again.
