New Opportunities in Ukraine

New Opportunities in Ukraine

We are beginning to expand our efforts in Ukraine.  Our first visit to Ukraine was in October of 2016 with the purpose of assessing the needs.  We made contact with someone in Ukraine who was willing to assist us in visiting places and finding those needing our...
The Reason Why

The Reason Why

I can’t even remember her name. That is what bothers me the most. I don’t know if anyone does. I took this photo in 1998 at an Eastern European orphanage when DirectConnect Humanitarian Aid was first established. She was dying before our eyes. The one...
Children’s shelter gets a boost!

Children’s shelter gets a boost!

During our recent trip to Belarus in October 2014, we were able to provide some support to meet urgent needs. The director of a children’s shelter said that they were in need of basic cleaning supplies and clothing for the children, such as winter coats and...
Sewing for Children

Sewing for Children

After being contacted by Linda Nichols last year, a partnership began to help her charity, Sewing for Children.  Linda, who is a member of the Charlotte Church of Christ in Michigan, sews dresses for little girls in very poor places. The work of her charity was...
A Play Date With Orphans

A Play Date With Orphans

We made a stop at the home for Abandoned Babies in Borisov.  Currently there are approximately 114 babies from age 0-3 years old living in this orphanage.  We have provided assistance to them in the past by purchasing clothes, shoes, and underwear.  It is apparent...