Transcript Eastern Europe Territory

Eastern Europe Territory
Moldova
Republic of Georgia
Romania
Russia
Ukraine
Geography
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Russia is the largest nation in the world in geographical terms.
Despite its size, much of the country lacks proper soils and climates
for agriculture.
Moldova is a landlocked nation that is slightly larger than Maryland
Romania is located on the Black Sea and borders Moldova, Ukraine,
Bulgaria, Hungary, and Serbia and Montenegro
Most of Ukraine terrain is fertile plains but the Black Sea’s coast is in
the south and the Carpathians mountains are to the west
The Republic of Georgia is in southwestern Asia. It borders the
Black Sea between Turkey and Russia
People
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Georgian, Moldovan, Romanian, Russian
and Ukrainian are all spoken in the
Eastern Europe Territory
Though all were a part of the USSR under
the communist government, each country
has a distinct and interesting heritage
Issues
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Since the fall of communism, all five nations
have struggled economically and faced political
instability
Air pollution has taken its toll on the region
Many areas face problems with alcoholism and
drug addiction
The numbers of unemployed and
underemployed persons are some of the highest
in Europe
How is The Salvation Army helping?
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Feeding Centers
Food Distribution Centers
Alcohol and Drug
Rehabilitation Centers
Homeless Shelters
Senior Centers
Vocational Training
Children and youth
programs
Medical Clinics
Prison Ministry
Salvation Army in Eastern Europe
Territory
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There are 53 corps (centers for worship
and service) in the Eastern Europe
Territory with:
Officers (pastors): 100
Senior Soldiers (adult members): 2,300
Junior Soldiers (members age 7-13): 586
Adherents: 1,128
What are we doing?
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Three people from
The Salvation Army
USA Central Territory
are currently serving
in the Eastern Europe
Territory
What are we doing?
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For the last two years
the USA Central
Territory has sent
Summer Mission
Teams to the Eastern
Europe Territory