Friends of the Mennonite Centre in Ukraine Inc.

Friends of the Mennonite Centre in Ukraine Inc. is a Canadian nonprofit organization designated as a registered charity by the Canada Revenue Agency. The organization operates under the registration number 889454617RR0001.

Purpose and Activities

The organization is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid, with a focus on supporting seniors, the destitute, and poor families. This includes medical aid, student aid for financially disadvantaged families, and assistance for mothers and families facing challenges. The organization works through a historic building in Molochansk, Ukraine, which serves as a hub for community-based services.

History

The Mennonite Centre in Molochansk, Ukraine, was established in 2001 by the Friends of the Mennonite Centre in Ukraine (FOMCU). The Centre operates as a non-governmental humanitarian organization, offering services that are nondiscriminatory and aimed at fostering local initiatives and sustainability.

Partnerships and Operations

The organization collaborates with local partner organizations, including churches, to ensure that services are tailored to the specific needs of the community. Most of the work is conducted by volunteers, with some staff overseeing operations on the ground. The Centre's goal is to provide assistance to vulnerable groups while promoting reconciliation and collaboration in the community.

Funding and Governance

The Friends of the Mennonite Centre in Ukraine Inc. is supported by a donor base mainly from North America. The organization's programs and services are funded through these donations, with financial oversight provided by its Board of Directors. Requests for funding above certain thresholds require approval from the North American board.