In 2016, Yuriy Boyechko founded Hope for Ukraine to raise awareness for voices not heard in Ukraine, especially children affected by HIV and AIDS. Providing medical care for children with disabilities as well as food and clothing for families that live in extreme poverty. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Yuriy’s work surged in importance. Today he joins Jay Ruderman to talk about how the work of providing food and material support to those who remain in Ukraine has become harder as public interest in Ukraine has waned in the face of other international affairs. They also discuss the hard work of minimizing overhead costs at a nonprofit and Yuriy’s deep appreciation for the people still living in Ukraine. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:50) Why does Yuriy think it's so important that the organizations that are working in Ukraine have a direct connection to the country? (04:07) Ukrainian children living with HIV/AIDS (06:28) The invigorating nature of helping others (07:55) Meeting shifting needs during a war (12:44) Coordinating with other aid groups (17:50) Minimizing overhead (21:05) How does Yuriy sustain the momentum three years after the Russian invasion? (24:25) Supporting Ukrainians in Ukraine and abroad (27:05) Where do you want to see Hope Ukraine in the next five to 10 years? (28:38) Goodbye and Outro For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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Making a Missionary | Prepare for your LDS Mission | Learn from future and returned missionaries and church educators | Get inspired
Jacob Hyrum Nelson, Returned Missionary, LDS Mission Prep Specialist
This show will help future missionaries get ready to hit the ground running when they enter the MTC by providing daily inspiration, advice and motivation from people who have learned the benefits of selfless service. We will discuss what you are doing to get ready for your missions and what you want to know to be better prepared. We will also chat with returned missionaries from fresh out of the field to seasoned and strong and be inspired by church leaders and educators. I hope that as we e ...
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Ep5: Sam Beeson "Read the Book of Mormon every day. It transforms people. It changes them."
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Success is a process, and Sam understands that. It is our personal uniqueness that contributes to the work in a very special way. As missionaries, we have a responsibility to be ourselves. Sam has always had a passion for personal conversion. He always knew he wanted to be a missionary. And, as a young teenager, obedience to the Lord's desire for h…
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Ep4: Eliza Johnson "One word... humility. That's it."
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Eliza Johnson served in the Minnesota, Minneapolis mission from May 2013 to November 2014 and currently lives in Orem, Utah. What a wonderful missionary Eliza must have been. Her devout testimony and resolve to share it indeed made her service to the people in her mission a successful one. In this episode you'll see that personal conversion is key …
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Ep3: Kevin Clayson "Did you attempt to leave that individual better off and blessed?"
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It's not about the skills or the baptisms. Being a successful missionary is about love and gratitude. Kevin literally wrote the book on gratitude. Check it out on his website. As an author on the subject, he has learned how to be grateful in every situation, not just when life is good. But, he has learned that love overcomes all difficulties that c…
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Ep2: Matthew Johnson "...having the ability to have the Holy Ghost with you all the time."
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Download Episode What's the most important trait that contributes to being a successful missionary? According to Matthew, it is "having the ability to have the Holy Ghost with you all the time." After all, you're doing the Lord's work. So, having the Spirit with you is critical to being where he wants you to be. I agree. Matthew served in the Indon…
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Ep1: Kyle Van Genderen "Be Yourself. God Called YOU."
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Download Episode! One of the biggest struggles of being a missionary is finding your groove. Kyle Van Genderen (conveniently named Elder Van) learned early why it's important to be the missionary God wants you to be-- YOU. Kyle is from Meridian, Idaho and currently lives just north of there in Star. He is an English M.A. and husband and father of 2…
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Download Episode! Here we go! 'Making a Missionary' is finally out there. This, my first episode is a brief introduction of what this podcast is all about. If you are a future missionary, returned missionary or just looking for some inspiration and motivation to help you stay strong and live your values, this podcast is for you. My aim is to connec…
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