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How God Changed a Life on a Migrant Site in Thailand
In the beginning of 2013, our team met Jua while he was living on a migrant site in Bangkok. Just 11 years old at the time, Jua came to Thailand with his parents who were construction workers. He was understandably fearful and unsure, having been abruptly uprooted from…
Broken & Beautiful: An Adoption Story
Isaiah holds his father's hand. From the beginning of their marriage, Nathan and Jennie knew they wanted to adopt. For Nathan, the journey was deeply personal. Adopted from South Korea at the age of 2 and a half, he understood firsthand how adoption is a mosaic of broken…
How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Child?
"What does it cost to adopt a child?" And another similar question: Why does it cost to adopt a child? We often hear questions like these. And they're good questions. Multiple factors and safeguards exist to help children who need families come into safe, loving, equipped homes. And…
Unexpected Pregnancy and Unmatched Courage
Growing up in Opelika, Alabama, Aoasha was considered the responsible kid. As the daughter of a single mother, Aoasha helped care for her siblings at home while her mom was working to provide for the family. By age 16, Aoasha was living on her own. Over the next…
“Yes, I am here.” | An Update From Guatemala
Children at Village of Hope in Guatemala play outside. Early one morning in Guatemala, one of the house parents at Village of Hope was lying in bed when she heard someone nearby. It was one of the little boys she was caring for who had arrived just a…
Providing Hope to Families, One Home at a Time
Renand, Francoise, and their family stand smiling outside their new home. Every day in Haiti, more than half of the population is living in poverty and cannot afford the security and safety of a sturdy home. Many homes are made of sticks and tin, providing little protection from…
Someday, we will rejoice with Haiti. Today, we pray.
Students in Haiti spend time praying. As fear and violence continue to grip the island nation of Haiti, we are compelled to keep praying for peace, security, and an end to violence and corruption. We ask you to join us. Will you pray right now with Haiti? Heavily…
How an IT Incubator Program Is Changing Lives in Ukraine
One way our team is preparing orphanage graduates
From Begging to Belonging: Michael’s Story in Tanzania
After both of his parents died, *Michael began begging on the streets in Tanzania. He was 11. Local government workers worried for his safety and agreed to help him find a place to live. They located his grandmother living in Mwanza, hundreds of miles away, and they moved…
An Exciting Return to Camp in Korea
After a long break, we recently enjoyed our first camp in Korea since January 2020. And since orphanages in this part of the world are still being very cautious, we intentionally kept the camp small. We invited nine girls to attend—pairing each one with a volunteer. It was…