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Pure Religion Sunday: 4 Bold Ways to Care for Orphans Right Where You Are
We see the headlines. We hear the stories. On Pure Religion Sunday and throughout the year, our hearts twist into knots because children should never be alone, hungry, afraid, or forgotten. We want to do something. Anything. We want to make a dent in the darkness. Then we…
God is Using Gertrude’s Life for Good
Gertrude came face-to-face with adult-sized problems when she was just 5 years old. Her parents passed away, and she became a double orphan who moved in with her aging grandmother in Zambia.
From Orphan to Leader, A Testimony from Ukraine
I was born into a broken home. My biological parents were alcoholics, and our tiny wooden hut in a village near Kharkiv was filled with hunger, fear, and neglect.
The Well, a Safe Place to Grow and Belong
10 transition homes are now open to young mothers in Guatemala. Known as The Well, these homes are an extension of our current ministry to young mothers, helping support them as they transition from girls into young women.
From Garden to Table: Students Grow Food in Uganda
Students in Uganda are learning how to grow their own food. They plant, tend, harvest, and prepare crops to be eaten.
Josna’s Job Well Done | An Update from Haiti
“I bought my outfit with my own money,” a young lady we serve in Haiti, proudly announced one day. Josna participated in a program designed to prepare youth for adulthood by engaging them in structured work experiences.
Leomane Persists as a Single Mother in Haiti
Leomane’s husband left her and her five young children to fend for themselves. As a single mother in Haiti, she struggled to provide for her children’s basic needs, including food, shelter, and education.
Abrahan Isn’t Giving Up | Update from Bolivia
Abraham and his six siblings entered the child protection system when he was a baby. Since then, he has faced a variety of medical diagnoses, affecting his eyes and mobility. Still, the Lord has been gracious.
Launching 12 University Students in Liberia
12 orphans we serve in Liberia are now university students at four universities. After spending the past 16 years providing shelter, nutritious meals, protection, health care, spiritual care, and education, our team is proud to see them embark on their journeys to becoming leaders in their communities.
Lily’s Story: Becoming God’s Daughter
Lily’s journey began with her parents’ divorce. Soon after, her mother took her to live with her grandmother, but her grandmother didn’t have the resources to provide for her basic needs. Lily often went without food and comfort. But above all, Lily grieved the opportunity to attend school.