We believe in the power of community and the transformative impact of support. Stella Maris Ukraine is dedicated to helping Ukrainian seafarers and their families by providing essential resources for psychological resilience, financial literacy, and professional growth. Join our initiatives and become part of a community that truly makes a difference.
The Charitable Organization “Apostleship of the Sea” – Stella Maris was founded to address the unique challenges faced by seafarers and their families. Born from collaboration with the global Stella Maris network, we are now its official representative in Ukraine.
In a time of geopolitical instability and challenges to Ukraine’s maritime sector, thousands of families face uncertainty. Stella Maris Ukraine recognized the urgent need for focused support for the People of the Sea.
We are a group of like-minded individuals-Christian community members, former seafarers, social workers, and educators-united to create initiatives that offer hope, stability, and practical assistance to Ukraine’s maritime community.
Our mission is to build a strong and united seafaring community, founded on mutual support and collective action.
We provide comprehensive assistance, including:
Our aim is to foster the sustainable development of Ukraine’s maritime industry, ensuring that seafarers and their families are supported in times of crisis and beyond.
The goal of Stella Maris Ukraine is to ensure stability and support for Ukrainian seafarers and their families during times of crisis and recovery, focusing on:
Зроби відпочинок воїна яскравим! Збираємо на квитки у театри, кіно, музеї та на концерти нашим воїнам, які приїхали у відпустку.
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During free consultations with our experts, you can:
Develop a personal action plan for resilience and stability
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Tasks:
Individual and group psychological consultations
Webinars and workshops for emotional stabilization
Access to self-help and emotional recovery resources
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Financial literacy courses: budgeting, planning, and management
Publishing materials to improve financial knowledge
One-on-one financial planning consultations
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Strengthening connections among seafarers and families via social networks and offline events
Facilitating experience-sharing and mutual support
Promoting solidarity projects within the maritime community
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Organizing events and campaigns to raise awareness about maritime issues
Supporting civic initiatives to improve seafarers’ living conditions
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Providing up-to-date information via the website and blog
Creating resources to navigate support and educational programs
Publishing news and updates on maritime industry developments
At the end of April, part of the team of the Ukrainian Maritime Apostleship — National Director Rev. Oleksandr Smerechynskyi and Program Director of the Ukrainian office Eugene Barsukov —
Some lighthouses stand alone. Others stand in the middle of city life — where fishers head out to sea in the morning and families walk the waterfront in the evening.
At the end of April, part of the team of the Ukrainian Maritime Apostleship — National Director Rev. Oleksandr Smerechynskyi and Program Director of the Ukrainian office Eugene Barsukov — undertook a working visit to the United States. The visit...
Are you ready to become part of a strong maritime community? We invite everyone connected to the maritime industry, as well as those who support our mission, to join our initiatives. Together, we can weather any storm. Let’s support one another, share knowledge, and strengthen our community.
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Контактний номер телефону: +380 50 338 65 98
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