by Jason Demetri | Dec 26, 2024 | Stories, United States
NORTH CAROLINA – Western North Carolina is still feeling the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene. With Christmas approaching, many families still battling homelessness faced the daunting prospect of a bleak holiday season. However, thanks to your generosity,...
by Jason Demetri | Dec 23, 2024 | Africa, Health & Medical Care, Videos
Overcoming rickets in Nigeria is no easy feat. Joan’s journey depicts the difficulties faced by many children who are in the midst of this battle. Born with bowed legs, she experienced the cruel reality of being different. Walking became a challenge, and school felt...
by Jason Demetri | Dec 11, 2024 | Africa, Health & Medical Care, Stories
NIGERIA – As tensions filled the air in Nigeria, an Operation Blessing medical team embarked on a grueling 12-hour journey to the little village of Mbak Ekpe. Despite the potential dangers of nationwide protests against the government, they pressed on. They were...
by Jason Demetri | Dec 6, 2024 | Hunger Relief, Latin America, Stories, Videos
PERU – For years, Lilian, a single mother of three, lived under the shadow of uncertainty. A storm had torn through their modest house, leaving the family with a compromised roof and fragile walls. Their home was no longer a sanctuary—it became a constant source...
by Jason Demetri | Dec 5, 2024 | Asia, Health & Medical Care, Stories, Videos
INDIA – In a small village, nestled away from the bustling world, Durga lived in shame. She was a young woman whose life was overshadowed by a facial deformity. Her struggle went far beyond the visible, as she was wounded not only physically but also emotionally...