1. Eastern Europe Territory Moldova Republic of Georgia RomaniaRussiaUkraine

2. Geography 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. 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 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 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 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 The Republic of Georgia is in southwestern Asia. It borders the Black Sea between Turkey and Russia

3. People Georgian, Moldovan, Romanian, Russian and Ukrainian are all spoken in the Eastern Europe Territory 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 Though all were a part of the USSR under the communist government, each country has a distinct and interesting heritage

4. Issues Since the fall of communism, all five nations have struggled economically and faced political instability Since the fall of communism, all five nations have struggled economically and faced political instability Air pollution has taken its toll on the region Air pollution has taken its toll on the region Many areas face problems with alcoholism and drug addiction Many areas face problems with alcoholism and drug addiction The numbers of unemployed and underemployed persons are some of the highest in Europe The numbers of unemployed and underemployed persons are some of the highest in Europe

5. How is The Salvation Army helping? Feeding Centers Feeding Centers Food Distribution Centers Food Distribution Centers Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers Homeless Shelters Homeless Shelters Senior Centers Senior Centers Vocational Training Vocational Training Children and youth programs Children and youth programs Medical Clinics Medical Clinics Prison Ministry Prison Ministry

6. Salvation Army in Eastern Europe Territory There are 53 corps (centers for worship and service) in the Eastern Europe Territory with: There are 53 corps (centers for worship and service) in the Eastern Europe Territory with: Officers (pastors): 100 Officers (pastors): 100 Senior Soldiers (adult members): 2,300 Senior Soldiers (adult members): 2,300 Junior Soldiers (members age 7-13): 586 Junior Soldiers (members age 7-13): 586 Adherents: 1,128 Adherents: 1,128

7. What are we doing? Three people from The Salvation Army USA Central Territory are currently serving in the Eastern Europe Territory

8. What are we doing? For the last two years the USA Central Territory has sent Summer Mission Teams to the Eastern Europe Territory