Praying 13 years for a Bible!

Praying 13 years for a Bible!

Dec 18, 2020 | Bibles for Restricted Countries

“For thirteen years I prayed to receive a Bible,” writes a Christian woman in a restricted country. “I was overjoyed early this year to learn that I would receive my own copy! I have received books about the Bible before, but nothing is as precious as the pure truth...
Twin hurricanes devastate Central America

Twin hurricanes devastate Central America

Dec 14, 2020 | International Crisis

Two hurricanes devastated Central America less than two weeks apart in November. The heavy rain and strong winds caused extensive wind damage and flooding in coastal areas. Landslides remain a concern from the unstable, saturated soil. “The beach washed away,” shared...
War in Armenia and Azerbaijan

War in Armenia and Azerbaijan

Dec 4, 2020 | International Crisis

Thousands of innocent people are caught in the crossfire as fighting erupts once again between Armenia and Azerbaijan, two former Soviet Union republics in the Caucasus region. Homes are destroyed and lives are lost as these nations fight for control of the...
Ivory Coast refugees stream into Liberia

Ivory Coast refugees stream into Liberia

Dec 3, 2020 | International Crisis

Ivory Coast refugees are streaming into Liberia. Political tension stemming from a recent presidential election has erupted into deadly violence. Thousands are fleeing this conflict. Ivory Coast is not new to political upheaval. After the country’s 2011 election,...
Devastating flood in Afghanistan

Devastating flood in Afghanistan

Nov 20, 2020 | International Crisis

A major flood swept through northeast Afghanistan in late August, killing more than 100 people and destroying more than 1,500 homes. Many people in this Central Asian country lost everything, including family members. Distressed people searched through debris and mud...
Precious water for Ethiopia

Precious water for Ethiopia

Nov 16, 2020 | Water-for-the-World

A severe drought is sweeping over parts of Ethiopia, a country in East Africa. Although regions of the country have experienced severe flooding in recent months, an underlying lack of water is creating famine and hardship for millions. In some cases, conflict erupts...