LOVE RUSSIA CHARITY

As we wait for news regarding a new bank account, which greatly impacts our future as a charity as well as the people we help, we look to Jesus' teaching as a way to cope during this difficult time. "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" was the reaction of His disciples when there was a storm raging around them. We all find ourselves here sometimes, shouting ‘Lord, what are you going to do about it!’ Jesus’ response is this. "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith

Bank Closure Our Zempler bank account has been restricted and is being closed in August. Some supporters may receive letters from their bank saying that payments have not gone through and that our account has been closed. It is likely this is because of our ongoing work in Russia. If this is you, you do not need to do anything. We simply wanted to inform and reassure you that we are actively dealing with the situation. If you would like, you could keep a record of the pledged

In Russia, life for many pensioners is extremely difficult. Minimum monthly pensions are set at subsistence levels for a region. Across Russia the average is £163* monthly, while utility bills cost £45 to £95* per month. After essentials and medication, the elderly are left with little for food or daily needs - so most must keep working to survive. Meet Yusif Until his 40s, Yusif worked at a confectionery factory and lived with his wife and daughter Elena. Sadly, a house fire

It's Springtime, and therefore a perfect time to announce a potential new beginning! We were approached many months ago by a small UK charity called 'Mayak Foundation'. They asked if we would be willing to 'adopt' their project of 16 years... and after much prayerful consideration, we have said yes. Like us, they had encountered significant problems with banking and money transfers to Russia over the last few years. Although it has been challenging for us, as a charity with m

As we approach the end of our financial year, we wanted to share with you a clear picture of all the projects you support through Love Russia. In the last year, the Federovits workshop for disabled young adults, and Slava’s youth ministry became self-sustaining - but, several vital projects continue to depend on all of us to keep going… Two Support Groups. The families that rely on this support still very much appreciate your involvement. For mums with very limited incomes, k

Winters that are severely cold means that the homeless are largely unseen as they hide out in abandoned buildings. Official stats claim there are only around 11,000 homeless people in Russia. This figure would place them among countries with the fewest homeless people in the world, like Japan or Finland - so, it is widely believed that this figure in inaccurate. Here's why... Most homeless are uncounted. Anyone sleeping on a friend’s couch, staying in a shelter, or hiding

It was 10 years ago that a lovely lady called Galina was supervising at a drop-in centre for orphans. She told us that funding for the centre had been withdrawn and the building was to be sold. Galina was heartbroken – especially for her teenage orphan girls, many of whom, desperate for real families of their own, were embarking on relationships and having babies that they would be unable to support. From that funding she would gift each of her young mums £20 each month to he

This Lent, we are reminded of renewal and the power of loving others. For some young people in our youth group, hope of a better future once felt distant.

As Lent begins, we turn our hearts toward Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection - and with it, the promise of renewal, healing, and reconciliation...