Ivano-Frankivsk WeCare Center

About Ivano-Frankivsk

With a normal population of over 200,000 residents, the city is also now home to 45,000+ internally displaced Ukrainians who fled to this south-western area of the country for safety.

High-priority needs: rental assistance, medical care, employment, meals and food supplies

Services provided to 12,876+ people (May 2023-March 2026)

  • Food and medical supplies
  • Education and training workshops
  • Trauma and spiritual counseling
  • Clothing for military personnel and local residents

Ivano-Frankivsk WeCare Center Operations

As of March 2026:

  • 6 Staff
  • 20 Volunteers
  • 7 community partners collaborate to provide services
  • 3,800 Square foot building

A unique part of this ministry is Filter, a “pay what you can” coffee shop that hosts lectures and discussions about civic, economic, and environmental concerns. As people engage with coffee and conversation, they realize that everyone’s world view influences their values – opening the door to deeper discussions about God and the claims of Christianity. Income from the coffee shop helps support the Center’s operations.

All WeCare Centers agree to operational and financial oversight from Ukraine Partnership Missions. This structure, which includes counsel and service from American experts, is designed to assure integrity and efficiency.

WeCare Centers are locally managed and operated with high standards for integrity and accountability. This is a unique opportunity to maximize the impact of your gift to help relieve the suffering in Ukraine.

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Prayer Requests from this WeCare Center

March 2023

Please pray with us for the following requests submitted by WeCare Center staff:
(click on each topic to see related prayer requests)

  • for the health and safety of our team members
  • the spiritual growth and development of each team member
  • for more resources to support staff in full-time service
  • for the team to grow a deeper understanding of the mission and vision of this WeCare Center
  • for the creativity and blessing of Victoria, leader of community development and educational projects
  • for Natalia, director of the counseling program who is helping many people through difficult life circumstances
  • for the retreat programs being planned for families of men who are in the military – that the families might gain rest, encouragement, and counseling support
  • for the Easter project planned for the children of soldiers who have died in the war
  • for the people who visit our WeCare Center so that we can build quality relationships with them and tell them about Christ
  • to develop more partnerships with churches in our city
  • for the end of the war and the de-occupation of our territories
  • for our country’s leadership
  • for the soldiers who are on the front line and for those in captivity

Ivano-Frankivsk WeCare Center Leader

Director
Volodymyr Zapad

Each WeCare Center’s local leaders receive training from the UBTS Institute of Leadership and are guided by BMA Values.

Biblical: Love God and love our neighbors
Missional: Express love by being of service to all people
Accountable: Fulfill our responsibilities to God and others with wisdom and integrity