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MissionsBox: Good News of What Nonprofits Around the World Are Doing

News, essays and press releases on MissionsBox.org provide our readers with insights and prayer points into how nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government entities or other relevant companies or people are interacting with the world around them that’s often filled with negative news.

Recent News

Churches Rush to Aid Heartbroken Ukrainian Refugees

June 7, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
Churches are providing emergency aid and sharing God's love with heartbroken Ukrainian refugees pouring into Poland and other countries.
LOVES PARK, IL — Heartbroken refugee women and children are saying a tearful goodbye to their husbands and fathers at the Ukrainian border, but local churches are coming to the families' aid. CHURCHES RUSH TO AID HEARTBROKEN UKRAINIAN REFUGEES: Local evangelical...
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Airlift Arrives with Life-Saving Medical Equipment in Ethiopia

June 7, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
Samaritan’s Purse life-saving medical equipment & supplies airlift landed in Ethiopia with to help hospitals devastated by recent violence
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — A Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 airlift has landed in Ethiopia with life-saving equipment and supplies to help hospitals devastated by recent violence. Armed conflict in one northern area of the East African nation has left medical facilities unable to provide critical services...
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Helping North African Persecuted Women Stay Strong

June 6, 2022May 17, 2022 /Leave a comment
Around the world, millions of women from religious minorities face persecution for their faith and their gender.
NORTH AFRICA — Sarah* in North Africa has twice been thrown out of her home, simply because she loves Jesus. As a woman, she is particularly vulnerable – throwing her out endangered her. Around the world, millions of women from religious minorities face persecution for...
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ChinaAid Releases Report Detailing Persecution and Key Findings for 2021

June 6, 2022May 17, 2022 /Leave a comment
ChinaAid released its 2021 Annual Persecution Report today, detailing persecution and key findings for the year.
MIDLAND, TX — ChinaAid released its 2021 Annual Report, detailing persecution and key findings for the year. ChinaAid works closely with sources in China to expose abuses of human rights, religious freedom, and rule of law since 2002. While not an exhaustive list of cases,...
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Young Victims Remain Hidden in Pandemic’s Shadow

June 3, 2022June 11, 2022 /Leave a comment
GFA World (Gospel for Asia) issued this Special Report on girls facing decreased opportunity, increased violence, hidden by the pandemic
WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, whose heart to love and help the poor has inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to serve the deprived and downcast worldwide, issued this Special Report update on girls facing decreased...
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ServingHIM Delivers Ukrainian Refugee Assistance with $200K+ in Matching Gifts from Texas Donors

June 3, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
PLANO, TX — Texas-based Christian ministry and nonprofit organization ServingHIM (Healthcare International Ministries) announced today the organization has received a new $108K donor match from a local benefactor as part of its ongoing assistance campaign to support Ukrainian refugees at the borders between Romania and...
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Samaritan’s Purse Compassionate Medical Care brings Faith, Hope, and Healing in Lviv, Ukraine

June 2, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
Samaritan’s Purse is providing compassionate medical care in a clinic at the Lviv train station in Ukraine for sick and injured refugees
LVIV, UKRAINE — Samaritan’s Purse is providing compassionate medical care in a clinic at the Lviv train station in Ukraine for sick and injured refugees who are fleeing the carnage across their country. Natasha - Lviv Resident: Many...
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Ukrainian Grandmother Reunited with Daughter After Fleeing Kyiv

June 2, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
Christian charity Mercy Projects is continuing to transport women and children from worst-hit areas of war-torn Ukraine to safety.
POLAND — Christian charity Mercy Projects is continuing to transport women and children from some of the worst-hit areas of war-torn Ukraine to safety. Here the charity's volunteer Launa introduces us to grandmother Nina who they were able to rescue from Kyiv and reunite her...
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FEBC Ukraine Broadcaster Reports From Bombed Out Kyiv Apartment Building

June 1, 2022May 17, 2022 /Leave a comment
KYIV, UKRAINE — An apartment building in the Obelon District of Kyiv in Ukraine came under intense shelling on March 14. FEBC Ukraine Senior Broadcaster and Pastor Sergey Nakul brings this update on this latest attack from Russia. ...
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Emergency Field Hospital Opens in Ukraine

June 1, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
The Samaritan’s Purse Emergency Field Hospital is open in western Ukraine, and their medical team is already treating patients suffering.
LVIV, UKRAINE — The Samaritan’s Purse Emergency Field Hospital is open in western Ukraine, and their medical team is already treating patients suffering due to the escalating conflict. “We come in the Name of Jesus Christ, and we hope this hospital is a blessing to...
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HIV Ministry Offers Hope of Jesus in Uganda and Beyond

May 31, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
He Intends Victory Ministry brings the hope of Jesus Christ, providing information, counseling, support, care to the HIV AIDS community
UGANDA — He Intends Victory circles the globe with the hope that only Jesus Christ offers, providing information, counseling, support, and care to the HIV/AIDS community. GNA reporter Peter Wooding spoke to their founder Bruce Sonnenberg about their most recent mission trip to Uganda. [video...
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Free Pancake Breakfast on Canada Day in Stoney Creek Ontario

May 28, 2022May 23, 2022 /Leave a comment
St. Cyprian Believers Eastern Church is delighted to offer a FREE Canada Day celebration for the Stoney Creek community!
STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO — St. Cyprian Believers Eastern Church (“BEC” www.bechurch.ca) is looking forward to celebrating Canada Day, Friday July 1st, with the Stoney Creek community! FREE PANCAKE AND BACON BREAKFAST: After a two-year hiatus we are excited to welcome you...
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Wheelchair Distribution Delivers the Hope of the Gospel in Thailand

May 27, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
When Pleng arrived at Thailand Wheels for the World outreach in her mother’s arms, she received the wheelchair she needed, and so much more
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND — Namthan has cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus. She cannot walk or even sit on her own and has a permanent shunt surgically implanted in her brain. Raised Buddhist, Namthan’s parents believed that bad karma caused Namthan’s disability. But when Joni and Friends...
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Nigerian Church Bigger Than Before Despite Extremist Attacks

May 27, 2022May 17, 2022 /Leave a comment
When Pastor Andrew’s community in North East Nigeria was attacked by extremist Boko Haram, he courageously chose to stay & rebuild his church
NIGERIA — When Pastor Andrew’s community in North East Nigeria was attacked by Boko Haram, he courageously chose to stay and rebuild his church. Now, there are more Christians in the community than before. Find out how Open Doors helped Pastor Andrew to impact his...
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Ministry Defends Girls, Women Amid Surge in ‘Honor Killings’ in Iran

May 26, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
SAT-7 is highlighting the value of women's lives after a 17-year-old girl from Iran was beheaded by her husband in so-called "honor killings"
EASTON, MD — A Christian media network in the Middle East is highlighting the value of women's lives after a 17-year-old Iranian girl was beheaded by her husband in a so-called "honor killing," one of hundreds every year. HONOR KILLINGS: HOW...
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GFA World’s 60-Second Radio Feature Inspires Crisis-Weary Generation

May 26, 2022May 30, 2022 /Leave a comment
K.P. Yohannan, author of Christian classic Revolution in World Missions, hosts new GFA Minute radio series
WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, announces: Nearly 40 years after his landmark book Revolution in World Missions shook the evangelical world, K.P. Yohannan --...
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Pulse Issues Historic Call for Americans to Come Together This June to ‘Make Jesus Known’ at Together ’22

May 25, 2022May 17, 2022 /Leave a comment
Pulse issues historic call for Americans all across the country to come together this June to 'Make Jesus Known' at Together '22
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Six years after a significant major event in D.C. at the National Mall drawing hundreds of thousands, evangelist and Pulse founder Nick Hall is inviting people across the country to gather again at the Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas for TOGETHER '22,...
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Christians Set to Share Their Faith Globally on GO Day, May 28th

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 /Leave a comment
May is GO Month - An estimated 50 million Christians worldwide set to share their faith globally on GO Day, May 28th
BERLIN — An estimated 50 million Christians worldwide are sharing their faith on GO Day, May 28th. May is GO Month, and Christians have been sharing their faith through creative outreaches in Brazil, caring outreaches in the largest slum in Africa - Kibera, Kenya, as...
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Hope Mission Romania Baptized Over 200 People in Uganda

May 18, 2022May 13, 2022 /Leave a comment
For over a decade, Hope Mission Romania invested important resources in the evangelism of the Batwa tribe in Rubuguri, Uganda.
UGANDA — For over a decade, Hope Mission Romania invested important resources in the evangelism of the Batwa tribe in Rubuguri, Uganda. In collaboration with believers from the Christian communities from Romania, Canada, USA and Europe, by the grace and guidance of God, Hope Mission Romania...
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Mercy Ships Multiplies Medical Capacity Across Africa

May 17, 2022May 13, 2022 /Leave a comment
From primary trauma care training to agricultural mentorship, Mercy Ships Medical Capacity Building program has always aimed at the future.
CAMEROON, AFRICA — From primary trauma care training in Cameroon to agricultural mentorship in Senegal, the Mercy Ships Medical Capacity Building program has always aimed at the future. “When the ship comes in, we do amazing work, but we can't stay there all the time,”...
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Quotes

Roderick Davis Quote

January 18, 2019 /Leave a comment
“Love is the root of missions; sacrifice is the fruit of missions.” —Roderick Davis, missionary to Kenya

Essays

GFA World (Gospel for Asia) issued this Special Report on girls facing decreased opportunity, increased violence, hidden by the pandemic

Young Victims Remain Hidden in Pandemic’s Shadow

June 3, 2022June 11, 2022 /Leave a comment
WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, whose heart to love and help the poor has inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to serve the deprived and downcast...
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Serving the Widow - a Compassion Initiative - a biblical template for how the local church can care for the widow in their sadness and loss

Serving the Widow: Helpful Tips for the Local Church

May 31, 2022May 17, 2022 /Leave a comment
Crissy Sanchez-Cochran, Executive Director of Communications of City Serve discusses The Widow — A Compassion Initiative — a biblical template for how the local church can care for the widow in their sadness and loss....
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Ken Harrison, chairman of Promise Keepers, honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country this Memorial Day

Ken Harrison, Chairman of Promise Keepers, Honors the Brave Men and Women Who Gave Their Lives in Service to Our Country

May 30, 2022May 13, 2022 /Leave a comment
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Ken Harrison, chairman of Promise Keepers, honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country this Memorial Day: “Jesus said, "Greater love has no one...
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Noel Yeatts discusses the suffering that Christians face, even by those who use social media as a tool to fan the flames of persecution.

Social Media Targets Christians in New Kind of Genocide — Noel Yeatts | NewsMax

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 /Leave a comment
Noel Yeatts, President of World Help, an international, Christian humanitarian organization serving the needs of the impoverished around the world, discusses the suffering that Christians face, even by those who use social media as a...
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From Survive to Thrive gives an honest look at the pain millions are experiencing during Covid 19, offers hope to overcome life challenges

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Releases ‘From Survive to Thrive’, Book Provides Hope to World in Crisis

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 /Leave a comment
SACRAMENTO — Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christina Leadership Conference and #1 Los Angeles Times bestselling author, released his newest book “From Survive to Thrive” (Charisma House). In “From Survive to Thrive,”...
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Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North discusses the mental health crisis among active duty armed forces & veterans living with post-traumatic stress

Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North Discusses How Veterans View Today’s America

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022 /Leave a comment
Tony Dungy visited The Influencers Podcast to share how leaders can accomplish making faith & family more important than football

Tony Dungy: A Life More than Football

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022 /Leave a comment
GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, issued this special report on fresh water: an increasingly scarce resource.

GFA World Shares on Fresh Water: An Increasingly Scarce Resource More Vital than Oil or Gold

March 11, 2022June 11, 2022 /Leave a comment
Thanksgiving requires faithful commitment to Christ, no matter what. The results become irrelevant when the God of Creation is in control.

How to Practice Thanksgiving in an Unthankful World

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 /Leave a comment
There is no Good News aside from knowing Jesus Christ. If our mission is anything else, we are on the wrong mission.

The Good News Missionaries Must Share

October 1, 2021September 29, 2021 /Leave a comment
We have seen the desperation of the Afghan people trying to escape as Taliban forces take over Kabul - Here are a few ways we should respond.

The Nations are Coming to Us

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 /Leave a comment
Is it possible that three little words "God loves you" can heal the life of someone sexually assaulted as a little girl?

Three Little Words That Can Do the ‘Impossible’ – Annika Antonov

August 9, 2021August 10, 2021 /Leave a comment
She called me Dad. Jessie had come home to celebrate her birthday—she was turning 68. “I know the routine, Dad” she reminded me. (I am 83 years of age.)

She Calls Me Dad

June 16, 2021 /Leave a comment
June 5 is the date for the annual observation of World Environment Day - Pakistan will be the host the event this year in partnership with UN

A Biblical Perspective on World Environment Day

June 5, 2021 /Leave a comment
Os Guinness discuss his childhood, Church and state, and the need for American Christians to remain steadfast in ever-growing secular society

Os Guinness, Discusses His Take on The Future of American Society

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 /Leave a comment
Cooperation & collaboration are essential for success in Christian missions, above all is our commitment to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus

Three Keys to Success in Christian Missions

May 21, 2021August 12, 2021 /Leave a comment
It doesn’t matter who you are - Your mother loves you - The important question this Mothers’ Day is, “Do you love her?”

Two Mothers Whose Love Changed the World

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021 /Leave a comment
Gospel Frontier Missions, founded in 2000 by a young couple with a burden to disciple people & plant churches in villages in Oaxaca, Mexico

A Different Look at Missions from GFM

April 28, 2021April 26, 2021 /Leave a comment
Gospel for Asia (GFA World, founded by KP Yohannan) Report - on Malaria making a comeback amid the worldwide impact of the COVID 19 Pandemic.

Malaria Makes Comeback Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

April 28, 2021December 15, 2021 /Leave a comment
The actual and real Good News of the Gospel is Jesus loves us, that He died for our sins, and that He has risen from the dead!

Good News! Jesus Has Risen from the Dead!

April 3, 2021April 7, 2021 /Leave a comment
Once every year, Christians around the world observe Good Friday - It commemorates the day that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was crucified.

It Was a Good Friday

March 26, 2021 /1 Comment
Gospel for Asia (GFA World, founded by KP Yohannan) Report - Unspoken Global Crisis, Water Stress - nations struggle for safe drinking water

Water Stress: The Unspoken Global Crisis

March 24, 2021March 9, 2022 /Leave a comment
Bishop Danny Punnose, vice-president of Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by K.P. Yohannan, shares on Great Lent: The Great invitation

Great Lent: The Great Invitation

March 23, 2021 /Leave a comment
The COVID-19 pandemic and the massive blast that devastated Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, left many asking: “Will we ever see hope dawn again?”

‘God Has Not Deserted Us’: A Voice of Hope In Beirut’s Carnage

March 16, 2021March 11, 2021 /Leave a comment
Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by KP Yohannan, issues this Special Report on the state of Modern Day Slavery amid the COVID 19 pandemic.

Modern Day Slavery Accelerates Under Cover of COVID-19

February 26, 2021May 19, 2022 /Leave a comment
We all know what happens with New Years resolutions -they seldom result in the permanent behavior modifications we originally hoped.

Resolved to Make No New Year’s Resolutions

December 31, 2020 /Leave a comment
When you celebrate Jesus’ birth this Christmas, please remember why he came, & share the good news just like shepherd did when Jesus was born

I Am No Ordinary Shepherd

December 22, 2020December 23, 2020 /Leave a comment
Vladimir Miskevich shares about a grieving Russian mother who has kept an Immanuel's Child "Star of Bethlehem" ornament for 15 years

Small Star, Bright Light in Russia

December 22, 2020 /Leave a comment
I find it quite odd that two words so closely related have come to paint entirely different pictures in our minds - "Advent" & "Adventure."

The Great Advent-ure

December 14, 2020 /Leave a comment
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