Missions Box: Good News from Nonprofits Worldwide

Rebuilding Lives in South Ukraine

December 7, 2023December 4, 2023 /Leave a comment

Families living in a nearby village are rebuilding their lives in South Ukraine thanks to support from Christian charities like Mercy Projects

SOUTH UKRAINE — In November 2022 Kherson in South Ukraine hit the news when it was liberated after the Russian occupation. A year later families living in a nearby village are rebuilding their lives in South Ukraine thanks to support from Christian charities like Mercy...

Nigeria’s Kidnapping Epidemic Targets Christians

December 7, 2023December 4, 2023 /Leave a comment

NIGERIA — New reports highlight the growing kidnapping crisis in Nigeria, where Christians are regarded as soft targets for abduction. Release International is calling on Nigeria to protect vulnerable Christian communities. Andrew Boyd has the details. New reports confirm that...

Orphan in Uganda Starts His Own Orphanage

December 6, 2023December 4, 2023 /Leave a comment

After receiving care and support from local Open Doors partners, Waswa now runs an orphanage in Uganda, caring for many isolated children.

UGANDA — After Waswa’s* mother was poisoned by relatives because of her decision to follow Jesus, Waswa and his siblings became orphans. But after receiving care and support from local Open Doors partners, Waswa now runs an orphanage in Uganda, caring for many isolated children...

Vital Wheelchair Deliveries in Rio de Janeiro

December 6, 2023December 4, 2023 /Leave a comment

The humanitarian organization, Joni and Friends, aims to provide wheelchair in Rio de Janeiro to respond to Jesus' mandate in Luke 14.

RIO DE JANEIRO — The humanitarian organization, Joni and Friends, aims to provide wheelchairs in Rio de Janeiro to respond to Jesus' mandate in Luke 14: “...bring the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame...so that my house will be full.” [video width="1352" height="720"...

Grand Canyon University Cityserve Distributes over $10 Million Worth of Goods

December 5, 2023December 4, 2023 /Leave a comment

PHOENIX — Grand Canyon University's CityServe has reached a major milestone, having supplied over $10 million in household goods and necessities to more than 30,000 Arizona families, including nearly 32,000 children, in the past two years. GCU CityServe was formed in 2021 after the University...

The Salvation Army Calls On Donors To Help Their Neighbors in Need This December

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 /Leave a comment

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Salvation Army, the nation's largest private provider of social services, is asking the public for support this Giving Tuesday and throughout December. The organization, which has a presence in nearly every ZIP code in the country, relies on donations from the...

GFA World Launches Christmas ‘Chickens & Goats’ to Fight Poverty

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 /Leave a comment

Hit-making Christian band We Are Messengers is supporting mission agency GFA World's annual "Chickens & Goats" Christmas campaign

WILLS POINT, TX — Can a chicken really change someone's life? It's happening all around the globe, according to mission agency GFA World (www.gfa.org). The Texas-based organization has launched its annual Christmas "Chickens & Goats" campaign on WAY-FM Radio — an opportunity for people to...

Mass Evangelism Surprises Nicaragua

December 4, 2023 /Leave a comment

NICARAGUA — The evangelism campaign is reaching so many people that organizers are hoping to cover the entire nation by the end of next year. Mark martin of CBN News offers this report. A surprising series of mass evangelism meetings...

Giant Food Donates 11,000 Turkeys to Support Local Feeding America Food Banks and Nonprofits this Holiday Season

November 26, 2023 /Leave a comment

LANDOVER, MD — Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, announced its annual holiday turkey donations. In partnership with Shady Brook Farms®, Giant Food will be donating 11,000 turkeys to its local Feeding America® food banks partners as well as local organizations...

Greg Laurie Honored with Museum of the Bible Narrative Pillar Award

November 24, 2023November 22, 2023 /Leave a comment

Renowned pastor, author, and evangelist Greg Laurie was this year’s esteemed recipient of the Museum of the Bible’s Narrative Pillar Award.

WASHINGTON — Renowned pastor, author, and evangelist Greg Laurie was this year’s esteemed recipient of the Museum of the Bible’s Narrative Pillar Award. The prestigious Pillar Award was conferred to individuals recognized for their unrelenting commitment to engage the world with Biblical truths during the...

The Nation of Malawi is Experiencing the Fruit of Repentance

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 /Leave a comment

GOSHEN, IN — Reverend Brian Kamwendo, the Presidential Advisor on Religions Affairs in the African nation of Malawi, held a press conference at First Baptist Church Elkhart on Thursday, November 16, 2023. He was speaking on how Malawi is experiencing the fruit of repentance, the...

Bridge School Unites Community in Ethiopia

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 /Leave a comment

Christian children can face discrimination. But thanks to your prayers, they now attend a bridge school, run by Open Doors partners.

SOUTH EAST ASIA — In Pastor Yohannes’* community, Christian children can face discrimination at school, like Ermias’ twin boys, Fasil and Ezana. But thanks to your prayers and support, they now attend a bridge school, run by Open Doors partners – and it’s helping to...

Franklin Graham Travels to Israel to Help with Relief After October Massacre

November 21, 2023 /Leave a comment

ISRAEL — Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham traveled to Israel and saw areas devastated by Hamas massacre in October. Samaritan’s Purse is helping displaced survivors with food and other relief and also providing 21 new ambulances to Magen David Adom, Israel’s medical emergency system. [video...

Abraham and Eti’s Story: Surviving Death Threats and Persecution

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 /Leave a comment

Abraham* came to follow Jesus. But Abraham’s family were about to face persecution in South East Asia, until he was saved by a miracle.

SOUTH EAST ASIA — Abraham* came to follow Jesus, encouraged by Eti*, the Christian woman he would later marry. But Abraham’s family were about to face persecution in south east Asia, until he was saved by a miracle. Abraham* -...

Samaritan’s Purse Responds In Israel; Providing Ambulances And Other Life-saving Support

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 /Leave a comment

BOONE, NC — When Hamas attacked Israel in early October, Samaritan's Purse immediately deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team. Now, the international Christian relief organization is supporting church partners—meeting the emergency needs of innocent civilians who are suffering as a result of the war. [caption...

Between Chaos and Hope: A Day of Prayer for Panama in Crisis

November 16, 2023 /Leave a comment

PANAMA — A turbulent crisis is shaking the Republic of Panama. Labor strikes, school closures, and roadblocks have paralyzed the nation. The Republic of Panama has been paralyzed for more than three weeks by labor strikes, closed schools and roadblocks...

UK Volunteers Prepare YWAM Ship for Madagascar Medical Mission

November 15, 2023November 14, 2023 /Leave a comment

They've set themselves the goal to have the Island Reach ship ready to set sail for Madagascar in April 2024 for its first medical mission.

MADAGASCAR — Each week a team of local volunteers in North Wales in the UK tirelessly gives of their time to convert YWAM's latest vessel into a medical ship. They've set themselves the goal to have the Island Reach ship ready to set sail for...

‘Historic’ Outreach in Rome

November 15, 2023November 14, 2023 /Leave a comment

More than 500 people responded to the evangelist's invitation to receive Jesus, during this historic outreach, the first of its kind in Rome.

ROME, ITALY — More than 10,000 people from all around Italy attended the Noi Festival in the Palazzo dello Sport—Roma to hear a message from Franklin Graham. More than 500 people responded to the evangelist's invitation to receive Jesus Christ, during this historic outreach, the...

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains respond to Lewiston, Maine, after mass shooting

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 /Leave a comment

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is responding to a mass shooting that happened Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine. Police say at least 18 people are dead and 13 more are wounded. Police report the shooting took place at two locations...

Samaritan’s Purse Provides Emergency Relief To Tens Of Thousands Of People In Mexico After Hurricane Otis

November 14, 2023 /Leave a comment

Samaritan’s Purse responded to Hurricane Otis after the deadly storm destroyed homes, businesses, and livelihoods.

BOONE, NC — Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization, responded to Hurricane Otis after the deadly storm destroyed homes, businesses, and livelihoods. The Category 5 hurricane rapidly intensified from a tropical storm over a 24-hour period—catching the town of Acapulco completely off guard. [caption...