I am the leader of the upcoming rescue mission and its success or failure rests on my shoulders and my shoulders alone. Method of extraction to be determined but not announced.
This also marks the gradual turning of our attention away from Ukraine and towards other areas of need. Since our last few shipments – EMS/Fire uniforms and other material – seemed unnecessary and our presence more symbolic rather than useful, Katya and our staff will focus on more immediate areas of concern such as Congo.
We will always be available to the people of Ukraine. When you need us again we will always answer your call. All current projects (Misha, medical initiatives, and a few unannounced goals) will continue until successfully completed.
While Katya and I are awaiting Ukrainian government approval for our LPR Mission, we will be focusing on rescuing the family in Venezuela and getting them to safety in America. We will keep you updated on preparations.
Americans pay attention to my thoughts and observations regarding the greater Lysychansk area, and many potential economic initiatives or other business endeavors quietly cross my desk for my humble opinion. It is a position of great honor and responsibility. I am glad that…with one exception…I have only good things to say about my favorite little city.
If you are planning a business venture or wish to engage your NGO in the Lysychansk area, I highly encourage you to contact me in order to avoid unexpected pitfalls and entanglements. It will be my pleasure to help you as much as possible and provide you with an accurate and honest assessment.
Though not much, my presence will be something which will help promote NC/Lysychansk relations and also contribute to the well-being of the people. It is always an honor to be of assistance to the people of Ukraine.
Kate and I are officially pulling out of the UN High Level Meeting on Human Trafficking in favor of helping the orphaned children of the LPR. Departure date to be announced when permits are granted.
While Katya and I were visiting the Children’s Hospital we were told of a 13 year-old boy who recently lost his hands due to a landmine somewhere near Lysychansk. It seems that the issue of ERWs is a problem with which the people of east Ukraine must endure for quite some time.
We are seeking prosthetic hands to donate to this child so that he may have a better life. Since this is a little out of our medical purview we seek any advice. We appreciate your immediate assistance on this matter as I will be returning to UA on the 3rd.
Katya and I are planning a very daring mission into the Lugansk People’s Republic – the occupied territory – for the specific and exclusive purpose of visiting orphanages and providing whatever aid possible. Kate is currently researching how many state and family orphanages are presently functioning in the LPR and a rough estimate of the number of children under their care.
Our task is to get an accurate number of orphanages and children therein, condition of their environment, and what supplies are needed most. If there is a children’s clinic along our path we will visit it as well. We have absolutely NO interests other than the above stated goals.
Our mission will be as short as possible and is mainly fact-finding – the data from which will be shared with UNICEF, UNHCR, and any other relevant agencies responsible for the care of children. All supplies gathered for the orphanages will be delivered to the declared recipients – if our mission is not successful the supplies will be transferred to both the Lysychansk Children’s Hospital and two local orphanages.
Disclaimer: This is NOT a political mission nor do we have any interest in politics – all we care about are the children. We understand that they are in great need and few are answering their call for help. We were created for this purpose so we are obligated to go to their aid.