Wide Awake International
Hello from Ukraine! I'm Kim, co-founder of Wide Awake International. Our mission is to bring hope, love, and dignity to people with disabilities here in Ukraine. We are working hard toward deinstitutionalization- bringing our friends out of institutions and into family life. It's a wild ride, living life with our boys. This podcast is a place for us to share the joys and sorrows of our life and work. Welcome!
Podcasting since 2022 • 11 episodes
Wide Awake International
Latest Episodes
Advent Thoughts: Love and Joy
It's almost Christmas and we're coming to you with the third and fourth themes of Advent: Love and Joy. In this episode, Jed and I shared what we have learned about living lives of love and joy here in Ukraine. We don't claim to ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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18:41
Advent Thoughts: Hope & Peace
Christmas is just around the corner, but there's more to the Christmas season than shopping lists, Christmas movie marathons, and curating the best holiday playlist (although I'm definitely in favor of all those things!). Advent, the fou...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:10
The Thanksgiving + Ukrainaversary + Day of Dignity Episode
Happy Thanksgiving! (in the USA) ☺️Once we realized that our 9 year anniversary of living in Ukraine, Thanksgiving, and Ukraine's National Day of Dignity and Freedom were all happening within about 10 days of each other we decided it wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:37
The Road to Germany: Our Evacuation Story
On March 5, 2022, after much discussion and prayer, we decided it was time to get our kids, our boys, and our team to safety. The final destination was Germany and the journey there was one we will never forget. From a room filled wall to...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:08
