Title: Healing in the Midst of Ukraine's War, Rebuilding Faith in Uzbekistan, and Advanced Religious Literacy Training in Kazakhstan

Host: Jessica Eturralde

Duration: 22 minutes

[00:00] Opening Segment

• Introduction to today’s topics: trauma therapy in Ukraine, rebuilding efforts in Uzbekistan, and groundbreaking training in Kazakhstan.
• Quick promo for the LYNC Interview video program.
• Related Link: LYNC INTERVIEW on YouTube > https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNjAjrFqPorH1gd1iYJkRdOXHOkgTYiOD

[02:18] Healing in the Midst of War: Trauma Therapy in Ukraine

• Overview of the Caring for Ukraine's Children through Trauma Healing, Hope, and Critical Care initiative.
• Key Metrics:
• 449 children and 81 adults reached across Ukraine and Germany.
• 39 group sessions conducted by 21 therapy teams in 16 cities.
• Stories of resilience:
• Matviy in Lviv overcame isolation to discover hope.
• Maksym in Zhmerinka found peace using “Safe Place” techniques.
• Sofia in Borodianka processed her trauma through art therapy.
• Recognition of Ukrainian partners, Krasy Maibutne, and their critical role.
• Read Full Report: https://lyncommunity.org/report/caring-for-ukraines-children-through-trauma-healing-hope-and-critical-care/

[09:22] Rebuilding Faith in Uzbekistan

• Spotlight on the Baptist community in Bukhara and their ongoing struggle to rebuild their church.
• Challenges faced:
• Legal and administrative barriers.
• Current alternative worship space requires significant renovations.
• Call to action:
• Goal: Raise $50,000 for renovations.
• Donate Now: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Bukharachurch

[14:00] Advanced Religious Literacy Training in Kazakhstan

• Recap of the Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy Training held in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
• Highlights:
• Participation of 15 provincial heads of religious affairs.
• Hosted in collaboration with Caspian University and Straus Center for Dispute Resolution.
• Interactive sessions led by Dr. Chris Seiple, Dr. Attila Miklovits, and Dr. Sukhsimranjit Singh.
• Key moments:
• Roundtable discussions with Kazakhstani religious leaders representing Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity.
• Government officials’ heartfelt toasts reflecting on their learnings.
• Closing remarks from LYNC CEO Wade Kusack on the transformative nature of the program.
• Related Link: More on Cross-Cultural Religious Literacy: https://lyncommunity.org/our-work/

[21:00] Final Reflections and Closing Remarks

• Gratitude to the global LYNC community for their support throughout 2024.
• Teaser for the upcoming report on Kazakhstan's multi-faith engagement efforts.
• End with a moving excerpt of a Ukrainian Christmas carol

• Full Ukraine Trauma Therapy Report: