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The new year brings a fresh start, a time when people around the world form new habits, set new goals, and find renewed hope. But as children of God, we don’t need to wait for the new year to live in freedom from the past. Orphaned and vulnerable…
Chen loves the Biblical account of Noah and the ark. What she loves about it most is that not only did Noah have great faith, but he acted on it too. Growing up in Cambodia, Chen endured a difficult childhood. Her family lived in poverty and didn’t have…
Below, our team in Bolivia shares an example of what discipleship can look like to orphaned and vulnerable young adults in Bolivia— At our home, the doorbell rang. Rebeca* and Helena* had stopped by to say hello. We invited them in, offered them a meal and something to…
Introducing the Healing House Over the past year, our team in South Korea set out to find a safe place where orphanage graduates could gather, be discipled, stay for a few days when needed, and receive ongoing support during their transition into adulthood. Already, ministry leaders at the…
Friends at Fundación Esperanza share a hug. For an entire decade, our team in Bolivia has witnessed the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children being transformed through Gospel-centered, holistic care. In October, they celebrated ten years of ministry at Fundación Esperanza. In 2013, the first child, a vulnerable…
Girls in Haiti attend school with their friends. This year in Haiti, orphaned and vulnerable children faced many unique challenges. As violent gangs spread across the country, children and vulnerable families had to cope with fear, instability, change, and uncertainty, despite God's faithful protection. This Christmas season, as…
When our team in Guatemala met Andrea*, she was 12 years old, scared, and pregnant. Andrea had spent a year of her life being sold to neighbors to help make ends meet at home. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, “Children in Guatemala are subjected to the…
A young mother reads her Bible at Kharis House. In Zambia, many young girls must help provide for their families to buy food or to go to school. Because of this cultural expectation—and with the additional pressures of multi-generational poverty and food insecurity—girls as young as 4th grade…
Ren (middle) smiles next to his two younger brothers. Growing up, Ren and his two younger brothers moved often due to their father's ongoing search for work. They transitioned from school to school, struggling to succeed academically. Without consistency in their education, they could not learn. At night,…
Something as simple as a customized birthday cake and a unique birthday celebration go a long way in helping orphanage graduates in Bolivia feel seen, known, and loved. That’s why, our ministry partners, Kathryn and Gustavo, make a point to celebrate and honor every young adult they serve,…