by Operation Blessing | Aug 16, 2021 | Disaster Response
On Saturday, August 14th, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti causing widespread destruction and over 1,000 deaths. The quake was centered just 78 miles west of Port-au-Prince, the capital city. The Haiti earthquake damage puts additional strain on a country...
by David Goldfinch | Aug 11, 2021 | Hunger Relief
Many of us love the artistry, style, and ingenuity of artisans all over the world. But did you know your compassion is supporting Peruvian natives like the Cocomas? They are an ethnic group comprised of the Manacamiri people. For generations they have dedicated their...
by David Goldfinch | Jul 30, 2021 | Disaster Response
The following report comes to us from May-Lee Melki, daughter of the co-founder of our partner, Heart for Lebanon. She shares deep from her heart on the anniversary of the Beirut explosion about the tragedy that struck her nation and the ongoing challenges they still...
by WPSecurityLock | Jul 21, 2021 | Clean Water
MEXICO: Young Cristian attends a school deep in the heart of Mexico. His school’s name, Ameyalli, means “the place where water flows.” But ironically, the students suffered for a lack of clean, drinkable water. Although a river runs nearby, the water is dirty and...
by Operation Blessing | Jul 20, 2021 | Disaster Response
PHILIPPINES – “I was at the lake feeding fish when one of my companions noticed smoke coming from the crater,” Sherwin recalls. As a young father-to-be, Sherwin feared the worst from the sleeping volcano under his feet. Unfortunately, those fears proved founded. “You...
by David Goldfinch | Jul 19, 2021 | Clean Water, Uncategorized
TURPUTIA, PERU — Imagine waking up at 4 A.M. every single morning to hike several miles, just for a drink of water. It might be hard to comprehend, but this is daily life for the residents of Turputia, Peru. For generations, this remote community in the...
by WPSecurityLock | Jul 8, 2021 | Hunger Relief
KENYA – Early every morning, six-year-old Mosoni and her siblings went outside to play. She said, “I love to play hide and seek. We hide behind the house or fence and when someone finds you, they tap you on the back.” But she and the other kids didn’t always have...
by David Goldfinch | Jun 30, 2021 | Disaster Response
MYANMAR/THAILAND BORDER — The violence continues to worsen in the wake of a military coup, and many displaced families in Myanmar are fleeing to the Thailand border for safety. These victims have left everything behind to run for their lives. They desperately...
by Operation Blessing | Jun 29, 2021 | Disaster Response
MOZAMBIQUE – The following report comes to us straight from Mozambique where residents fleeing from internal violence have been suffering, in desperate need of food and supplies. It’s written by Operation Blessing Program Manager, Clayten Gouws, who is based in nearby...
by WPSecurityLock | Jun 29, 2021 | Hunger Relief
WORLDWIDE – Security is something most of us long for, especially for our families. But we rarely have to think in terms of being food insecure. For much of the world, and even as many as 10 percent of Americans, a secure and reliable source of food can...