International (MNN) — From Ukraine to the Middle East and Sudan, conflict is surging at levels not seen since World War II. The impact is devastating, especially for children.
According to the United Nations, more than one in six children globally live in war zones, and millions face starvation in conflict hot spots. Last year, the UN verified 32,990 grave violations against children — the highest number ever recorded.
“You can’t help but think, ‘Oh, my word. This is huge, and these aren’t just numbers. These are sons and daughters,’” says Greg Yoder with Keys for Kids.
Keys for Kids produces free devotionals for children and young adults, some of which help young readers process trauma. These devotionals focus on what the ministry calls “tough topics.”
(Photo courtesy of Keys for Kids)
“It might be a war-like situation. It may be an earthquake or some other natural disaster, where there was trauma throughout their community, or maybe it was through the loss of a loved one,” Yoder explains.
Each story is rooted in Scripture and points children toward healing and hope in Jesus.
The impact is already visible in war-torn Ukraine. “A young boy was reading about the peace that passes all understanding while he is in the basement being attacked by drones and missiles, yet he found hope in Jesus Christ alone because that’s what Scripture provided for him,” Yoder shares.
However, the need is far greater than the current supply. “One of the things we’re struggling with right now in hard-hit places like Ukraine is that we don’t have any more resources in our warehouses,” says Yoder.
“We don’t have anything to give these hurting kids.”
Here’s how you can help. Pray for Keys for Kids as they bring the hope of Christ to children in desperate need.
“Pray that God will provide in the most miraculous ways financially so that we can provide the hope needed in many of these places,” Yoder requests.
Header image is a representative stock photo courtesy of Duncan Kidd/Unsplash.
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