by Operation Blessing | Dec 8, 2024 | Africa, Disaster Response, Stories
KENYA – For families living in the vast Mathare slums of Nairobi, Kenya, life has never been easy. Over half a million people inhabit the flimsy, tin-roofed housing in this densely packed community. But what had been difficult became truly impossible last spring, when...
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, 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...
by Jason Demetri | Dec 4, 2024 | Clean Water, Latin America, Videos
MEXICO – Nuevo Triunfo faced severe water scarcity challenges that impacted every aspect of community life. Families in the community were limited to minimal water collection times, often just one hour per night. The infrastructure was so inadequate that storing...
by Jason Demetri | Nov 27, 2024 | Africa, Medical Care, Stories, Videos
Help Someone Else Sight Restored in South Africa: A Ray of Hope Modern eye surgery techniques have revolutionized how we approach vision care in South Africa. These precise, minimally invasive procedures can transform a person’s life in mere moments. Dr. Asanda...
by Jason Demetri | Nov 10, 2024 | Asia, Medical Care, Videos
CAMBODIA – Sary is a dedicated mother who sold everything — including her house and land — to save her teenage daughter’s life. With huge medical bills, came a financial strain that Sary could not overcome. While Sary struggled, she had no idea...
by Jason Demetri | Nov 9, 2024 | Disaster Response, Stories, United States, Volunteer
TEXAS – The wind howled, and trees groaned as Hurricane Beryl unleashed its fury on eastern Texas. For Kymberly and her family, the hurricane devastation of the storm was beyond anything they could have imagined. “We hadn’t really had a hurricane hit us the way it...
by Hayley Henson | Nov 9, 2024 | Africa, Medical Care, Stories
KENYA – Thanks to generous friends like you blessings abound for Kenyan girls. The 452 students at Nyiro Girls Secondary School in Kenya no longer have to share only four toilets. Your kindness has provided a new 14-stall latrine system and a water tank that sends...
by Jason Demetri | Nov 8, 2024 | Disaster Response, Stories, Videos
HELP DISASTER VICTIMS NOW FLORIDA – Dealing with a hurricane with all of your senses is not easy. Can you imagine facing the wrath of a powerful storm with no sight? Watch as Operation Blessing’s disaster relief team assists Joseph DaSilva, a blind...
by Jason Demetri | Nov 6, 2024 | Asia, Medical Care, Stories
CHINA – Peng and Rao often spoiled their younger sister—because they didn’t know how much longer she’d be around. You see, little Miao had a hole in her heart. As you would expect a hole in your cardiovascular system is a serious challenge. A challenge that life...
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