Solemn Ceremony of Humanitarian Recognition in Ukraine
On February 2025, Jethro International held a solemn ceremony in Ukraine, reaffirming its global role in Humanitarian Civil Diplomacy.
During this event, Civil Humanitarian Diplomats were certified, and the Martin Luther King Award was presented to recognize outstanding humanitarian leaders.
Attending Authorities and Key Messages
The ceremony was conducted by master of ceremonies Bianca and was attended by authorities, including Mrs. Ellina Lesnick, Mr. Serhii Lesnik, the Bishop Tiago Dias Casagrande and Dr. Bruno Costa.
In his speech, Dr. Bruno Costa emphasized the importance of Civil Humanitarian Diplomats‘ work in driving meaningful change in humanitarian, social, environmental, health, and economic issues.
“The Civil Humanitarian Diplomats of Ukraine genuinely and wholeheartedly use their credentials for the benefit of humanity. And it is important to mention that Civil Diplomats across Europe and other continents have continue collaborate over the past years with our Ukrainian brothers and sisters. This is a historic and representative moment for the nearly 10,000 Civil Diplomats worldwide. I congratulate all the Civil Diplomats present here who have dedicated themselves to humanitarian causes and who, with bravery, have been providing comfort and support across various social spheres.” said Dr. Bruno Costa.
Similarly, Mr. Serhii Lesnik highlighted the importance of humanitarian work in Ukraine, encouraging continuous support initiatives.
Civil Humanitarian Diplomats from Jethro International Certified
During the event, new Humanitarian Civil Diplomats were certified. They received credentials from Jethro International to act in service of society.
- Adriano Soares dos Santos
- Ana Cláudia Afonso Casagrande
- Bohdan Velikzhanin
- Carl DaCosta
- Cláudio José Pereira
- Darlan da Silva Oliveira
- Dzhuhastranskyi Serrhii Volodimirovich
- Ellina Lesnik
- Ievgenii Semenko
- Ivan Antoniuk
- Pablo Freitas
- Rafael Bagatoli
- Serhii Lesnik
- Tiago Dias Casagrande
- Vitalli Chornyí
- Yurii Slepak
Martin Luther King Award from Jethro International
It is worth highlighting that distinguished Civil Humanitarian Diplomats fro Jethro were honored with the Martin Luther King Award:
- Mr. Serhii Lesnik: a passionate community leader, businessman, and dedicated volunteer from Ukraine, with extensive experience in leadership, business, sports, and humanitarian work.
As the founder of the Ukrainian Christian Sports Academy and the UCSA Professional Football Club, he seamlessly integrates his love for sports with his deep commitment to community development.
In recognition of his dedication, he was honored with the Gold Star for Volunteering by the President of Ukraine. At the Hansen Foundation, Serhii played a pivotal role in establishing Hansen Village, providing safe and comfortable housing for over 430 displaced families in Ukraine.
Through partnerships with Convoy of Hope, Samaritan’s Purse, Bayer, and the World Food Program, his team has successfully:
- Delivered 40,000 tons of food to frontline areas
- Restored 500 homes
- Opened 55 heating points
- Distributed 14,000 care boxes to military volunteers
- Provided 2,000 generators to war-affected regions
- Mrs. Ellina Lesnick: a dedicated counselor, educator, and speaker specializing in biblical counseling and community support. She is deeply committed to empowering individuals and families through faith-based counseling, especially during times of crisis.
She serves as:
– Director of the Online School of Biblical Counseling – Help for Heart
– National Leader of Women’s Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, Ukraine
– Partnership Developer at Samaritan’s Purse – War Support Society
Ellina is also the author of My Imperfect Marriage, My Imperfect Children, and My Broken World.
Her latest book, My Broken World: From Illusion to Reality , is a powerful testament to survival, offering a moving account of the personal experiences of those who endured the horrors of war in Ukraine.
At the onset of this tragic conflict, she and her husband founded a humanitarian organization to support the Ukrainian people.
For her outstanding humanitarian efforts, Mrs. Ellina Lesnik has been honored with the Martin Luther King Award from Jethro International.
- Bishop Tiago Dias Casagrande: born in Santa Catarina, Brazil, Mr. Tiago is a missionary pastor of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God. He is married to Ana Cláudia Afonso Casagrande, and together they have served on missions across multiple countries worldwide.
Since 2022, Bishop Tiago has been a Civil Humanitarian Diplomat accredited under international law, actively working in conflict zones and advocating for the protection of citizens. His mission also includes providing spiritual and psychological support to displaced individuals.
Today, in recognition of his dedication to organizing logistics and humanitarian aid for Ukraine from across Europe, Bishop Tiago Dias Casagrande is honored with the Martin Luther King Award, the highest distinction from Jethro International.
- Mr. Vitalii Chornyí: born on October 20, 1994, in Kyiv, Ukraine. By 2014, he had become a pastor and missionary, also serving in Chișinău, Moldova. He is is married to Diana Chornyí and has dedicated his life to humanitarian aid and community service.
As a Civil Humanitarian Diplomat from Jethro International, Vitalii played a key role in coordinating the delivery of humanitarian aid from European countries to temporarily displaced individuals in Poland.
Additionally, he actively leads social initiatives and organizes humanitarian assistance for those in need in Zhytomyr, where he also conducts services.
Beyond his pastoral work, Mr. Vitalii provides individual counseling to those facing various challenges and offers spiritual and psychological support to residents, internally displaced persons, and military personnel undergoing rehabilitation in hospitals and clinics.
Each awardee had their work recognized, showcasing the actions carried out in support of communities affected by the conflict.
Humanitarian Projects and Initiatives
The honorees are recognized for impactful projects, including:
– Distribution of thousands of tons of food
– Restoration of housing
– Provision of power generators
– Psychological and spiritual support
– Other initiatives aimed at vulnerable populations
Jethro Civil Diplomat Org – Commitment to Human Dignity
The event concluded with a speech by Bishop Tiago Casagrande, who emphasized the commitment of civil diplomacy to human dignity.
This Solemn Ceremony reaffirms the relevance of Jethro International in defending human rights and strengthening humanitarian actions on a global scale.


































































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