Ukrainian religious leaders met with the leadership of the Billy Graham Association and Samaritan’s Purse in the United States
In 2025, as part of an advocacy trip to the United States, Ukrainian clergy met with the leadership of the Billy Graham Association, the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse, and pastors of the city of Charlotte.
Source: repcu.org
Key issues of the meeting
During the talks, representatives of Ukrainian churches spoke about the activities of religious communities in times of war, the challenges faced by churches in the temporarily occupied territories, and threats to their existence.
The participants also discussed further cooperation in the following areas:
- humanitarian aid – supply of food, medicine, and other essentials;
- educational initiatives – support for educational projects for children and youth;
- psychological support – rehabilitation programs for Ukrainians affected by the war.
Assistance provided by the Billy Graham Association and Samaritan’s Purse
Both organizations have been actively involved in helping Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Working with Ukrainian churches and volunteer initiatives, they have already helped hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians affected by the war.
Humanitarian missions cover a variety of areas:
- delivering food and medicine to the war zones;
- setting up mobile medical stations and rehabilitation centers;
- providing spiritual and psychological support to the victims.
Representatives of both organizations assured the Ukrainian clergy of their readiness to continue supporting Ukraine and expanding assistance programs, particularly in the liberated territories.
The Ukrainian delegation expressed gratitude for the invaluable assistance that has been life-saving for many Ukrainian families and emphasized the importance of further cooperation in overcoming the consequences of the war.
