I am truly grateful for everyone who gave so generously to help us meet the need of children who must graduate from the foster system at...

These 9 orphans will leave the Kobryn, Belarus “children’s village” in days — they can’t stay, they’ve “aged out.” They’ll leave with...

Fun photos from the children’s shelter at Zhodino! Widen your browser. Thanks for journeying with us! Much love, Doug Brendel

Beautiful comes in lots of different shapes. Look what’s happening among the homeless in Minsk, thanks to friends like you!...

My daughter Lydia Charlotte is giving up her spring break to go to Belarus with me. We’ll leave on the 14th of April. Lydia Charlotte,...

Lots of action, happening in background! New Thing is busy. Here’s a very brief photo report. Widen your browser to see it all. Thanks...

Greetings to all who follow or support New Thing’s work of compassion in the former USSR. We’ve lost a good friend. Years ago, a business...

I’ve just received the annual report from our “Response of the Heart” team in Minsk, detailing the work that friends like you...

Kristina’s final photo report, from Osipovichi, is heartwarming — and informative. Widen your browser, and enjoy the kids. Thanks for...

The children at Zhodino just make me smile. I think you’ll love these photos from Kristina’s ongoing “Balloon Tour” of Belarus! Widen...

Remember those kids who needed new beds for Christmas? You’re going to LOVE meeting them, in Kristina’s first photo report from Belarus....