Droplets of Goodness in a Dry Land

Droplets of Goodness in a Dry Land

Ever since his father died three years ago, 10-year-old Akmal* needed to make a long trek to a well with his donkey. The road to the well is treacherous with steep ravines etched into the sides of the mountains where he and his family live. If Akmal didn’t haul water,...
A Bleak Future Changed to Hope

A Bleak Future Changed to Hope

Being a widow in South Asia is not easy. Mira* found herself in a desperate situation after her husband died of malaria. Her three children were grown and married, and she was alone to navigate the many challenges. When a husband dies in South Asia, the widow’s life...
Plates of Food for Hungry Children

Plates of Food for Hungry Children

In 2020, conflict broke out within Ethiopia. The federal government and armed militias in the Tigray region are at odds. As people flee the conflict, they settle into camps in safer areas of Ethiopia. Many of these camps don’t have adequate food, shelter, or water for...
The Plight of the Displaced

The Plight of the Displaced

Imagine a war breaking out near your home, and you had to flee. Where would you go? Perhaps to church friends in a neighboring county or relatives in another state? What would you take with you? Do you take as much food as possible, or do you take extra clothes,...
Dignity, Mobility, and Hope in Jesus

Dignity, Mobility, and Hope in Jesus

Handicapped. This word defined Ahmed’s* life. Unable to visit his family or neighbors, he spent many lonely days wishing he could enjoy the sunshine. One day contacts stopped by Ahmed’s house for a visit. They also brought a gift for him: a wheelchair. Ahmed was...
Fifteen Days of Food

Fifteen Days of Food

Since suffering a stroke, 86-year-old Juan can still walk with some help but can no longer provide food for himself and his wife. They live in a Nicaraguan village called Presilla with their two grown children. Though their daughter takes care of her parents, she...