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Her Sister Was Her Whole Life | Guatemala Update
Thank you for caring about orphaned and vulnerable children in Guatemala. Today we want to share a story about two young sisters who are directly benefiting from your prayer and support. Our team in Guatemala writes— Yolanda* was always hungry. She had learned to ignore the pains…
God’s Continued Faithfulness in Bolivia
Last year, our team in Bolivia wrote these devastating words: What we are seeing here in Bolivia is heartbreaking. The hospitals are overrun, cemeteries are full, and pharmacies are running out of medication. Daily, people are dying in the streets as they try to find a hospital with…
Something Big to Celebrate in Ethiopia!
In our last update, we invited you to celebrate what God is doing through your faithful support. Here's another update from our team filled with reasons to praise Him— The last couple of years ... have been such a challenging time for our students, as well as for…
8 Powerful Quotes from CAFO2021
Each year, thousands of powerful and passionate voices in the orphan care and adoption sector gather in 1 place for 1 reason: to glorify God by learning how to love and reach children and families in need. This incredible 3-day conference, CAFO2021, wrapped up last week in Cincinnati,…
A New, Exciting Way to Learn Job Skills in Ukraine
In our last update from Ukraine, we shared good news about the most recent summer camp season. Now, our team is introducing another exciting camp opportunity to help older kids and young adults prepare for life outside the orphanage. Our team in Ukraine writes— We're excited to introduce…
How Guatemala Changed My Perspective
Thank you for praying for orphaned and vulnerable kids in Guatemala. This summer, college student Haley spent time there, loving and serving the kids in our care. She writes— I just returned from spending 8 weeks in Guatemala. Specifically, I stayed at Village of Hope, a ministry…
Joyful Outreach in Cambodia
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids in Cambodia and around the world. Enjoy this new update from our team— We are praising God for ... the opportunity we had to host a recent outreach to around 100 children and families. These children and families from the surrounding community…
We’re Praising God in Zambia. See Why.
You are making a difference in the lives of our students in Zambia and around the world, thanks to your prayer and support. Here's a recent update from our team— Even during this global pandemic ... God is protecting and providing, and we are thankful. For example,…
How Did Jesus Treat Children?
The Bible makes it clear God's heart is for the least of these. He exalts the humble. Raises up the weak. Prioritizes the marginalized. He loves children. While the Bible only records a few accounts of Jesus's interactions with children, we can highlight four aspects of His approach.…
What Happens to Widows like Esther in Tanzania?
Thank you for loving our kids in Tanzania through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. You are making an difference. In our last update, we were excited to share how God is using goats (yes, goats!) to help provide for our ministry. Today, we have a new update from our team— We…