Edith Stanley

TRADE was founded by John and Edith Stanley.

The ministry is rooted in the area of Edith’s upbringing; Kimaya, Philippines. After living in America for over thirty years and a dramatic conversion experience, Edith returned to the place that she vowed never to return because it was “too poor and too hot.”

The vision for TRADE began in Edith’s heart in the parking lot of Johnson Beach in Perdido Key, Florida where she received the mental blue print for the mission and ministry center. The ministry began with one sewing student in Gingoog City, Philippines making backpacks and has since expanded and grown into a multi faceted ministry.

Over the years, God has done an amazing work in both Edith and John’s heart to bring them to the place where they are today. They are an example of what God can do through a life that is fully surrendered to him.

We are the Perekotiys, a Ukrainian and American family! We have been entrusted with four beautiful children: Chambers (2013), Lev (2015), Mila (2016), and Remington (2019). Our story began when we met in Ukraine in 2008. After living on the Gulf Coast of Alabama, we packed up our gang in 2018 and moved to Odesa, Ukraine, a beautiful, historic port city on the Black Sea. While visiting family in Alabama in 2022, the full-scale invasion broke out in Ukraine. We decided to remain in the US for the 2022-23 school year while supporting our partners in Ukraine through the War Relief Fund. In August 2023, we launched back overseas to share the Gospel among Ukrainians. We are based out of Bucharest, Romania, where we can serve refugees and be close to the Ukrainian border.

Through the War Relief Fund we have sent medical aid, vehicles, food, and education supplies to those in need. The needs of the vulnerable will only increase as this crisis continues, and we are committed to partnering with our friends and partners to meet those needs. We pray to use these resources to rebuild Ukraine when the war ends.

Our heartbeat has always been caring for the vulnerable and fatherless. Our vision is to see Christ proclaimed as we serve vulnerable children and families with national partners and churches. We also serve the unreached deaf community, and provide training and trauma resources for families and volunteers. Thank you for journeying with us!