RNS — In a world brimming with pressing issues, it is all too easy for certain crises to slip under the radar. We must ask ourselves why some global crises hold the public’s attention, while others quickly fade away. Or worse, some never make it into the worldwide conscience at all. More than 300 million… Continue reading Hidden in Plain Sight: The World’s Neglected Humanitarian Crises
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World Vision Reviews Worst Humanitarian Disasters of 2023
SEATTLE — From the Maui wildfires to devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey, along with cyclones in Mozambique and Myanmar, Christian humanitarian organization World Vision has been at the forefront of extensive humanitarian response efforts worldwide, supporting communities in crisis. In 2023, World Vision responded to 78 disasters and humanitarian crises in 59 countries around… Continue reading World Vision Reviews Worst Humanitarian Disasters of 2023
Israeli Humanitarian Organization Celebrates Saving Its 7000th Child Amidst Wartime Crisis
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — Save a Child’s Heart (SACH), an Israeli humanitarian organization, marked a major milestone when it treated Kelvin, a 10-year-old from Kenya. Kelvin became Save a Child’s Heart’s 7,000th child saved by the volunteer Israeli doctors of SACH. Kelvin was referred to Save a Child’s Heart by Kenyan Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Ombaba… Continue reading Israeli Humanitarian Organization Celebrates Saving Its 7000th Child Amidst Wartime Crisis
World Help Humanitarian Team Visits Displaced Families in Ukraine Ahead of World Refugee Day
FOREST, VA — This World Refugee Day (June 20), Virginia-based nonprofit World Help is recognizing and remembering the struggles of over 32.5 million people living as refugees worldwide. In Ukraine alone, over 8 million people have fled the war-torn country to neighboring countries. Most men had to stay behind, so women and children still make… Continue reading World Help Humanitarian Team Visits Displaced Families in Ukraine Ahead of World Refugee Day
Humanitarian Trip to Moshun Village in Ukraine
KYIV, UKRAINE — At the end of February, ministers from Kyiv Messianic Jewish Congregation made a trip to Moshun village in Ukraine which was almost destroyed by Russians during the occupation. KJMC ministers made a pilaf for more than 200 people and distributed humanitarian aid. Also, they shared words of encouragement and support, distributed New… Continue reading Humanitarian Trip to Moshun Village in Ukraine
‘Homelessness’: New PragerU Short Documentary Presents Viable Solutions to Critical Humanitarian Crisis
LOS ANGELES — More than half a million Americans are homeless on any given night. “Homelessness: The Reality and the Solution” features interviews with community organizations who are actively helping fight against the humanitarian crisis. Billions of dollars in government spending have not solved the problem of the mounting homelessness crisis across the country. “The… Continue reading ‘Homelessness’: New PragerU Short Documentary Presents Viable Solutions to Critical Humanitarian Crisis
Convoy of Hope Deploys Teams & Humanitarian Aid to Poland, Other Strategic Locations for Displaced Ukrainians
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Through partners across Europe and teams on the ground, Convoy of Hope is providing shelter, food, water, hygiene kits and other necessities to Ukrainian refugees in Poland and other strategic locations. More than 1.7 million Ukrainians have fled to bordering countries after war broke out more than a week ago; the number… Continue reading Convoy of Hope Deploys Teams & Humanitarian Aid to Poland, Other Strategic Locations for Displaced Ukrainians
Christian-Funded Charity Responds to Humanitarian Needs During Israel-Palestinian Conflict
JERUSALEM — Due to continued rocket attacks across central and southern Israel, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), the largest Christian-funded provider of security and humanitarian aid in Israel, increased aid to affected citizens waiting out the conflict. “Last week, we immediately approved security measures like bomb shelters and protective vests to… Continue reading Christian-Funded Charity Responds to Humanitarian Needs During Israel-Palestinian Conflict
International Humanitarian Organization Partners with First Responders Ahead of Snowstorm in Israel
JERUSALEM — On Wednesday, just ahead of the storm that covered Jerusalem and the surrounding area with a thick blanket of snow, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) together with United Hatzalah, distributed more than 200 packages of warm blankets, space heaters, and food supplies to elderly residents of the capital and… Continue reading International Humanitarian Organization Partners with First Responders Ahead of Snowstorm in Israel
Mission Aviation Services: Faithfully Flying for 50 Years
NORTH CAROLINA — For the past 50 years Mission Aviation Services has allowed Samaritan’s Purse to rapidly provide relief supplies and deploy emergency personnel in Jesus’ Name anywhere in the world. Seth Harris For the last 50 years, Samaritan’s Purse has been delivering aid and help around the world in Jesus’ Name, and Mission Aviation… Continue reading Mission Aviation Services: Faithfully Flying for 50 Years
The Salvation Army Mobilizes Mass Relief Operation for Victims of Hurricane Helene
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams have mobilized to provide support and relief operations due to Tropical Storm Helene. Helene hammered Florida, and then moved Northward causing severe impacts, including widespread power outages and flooding, The Salvation Army’s trained disaster personnel have activated mobile feeding units and are opening shelters… Continue reading The Salvation Army Mobilizes Mass Relief Operation for Victims of Hurricane Helene
Critical Aid Arrives in Vietnam After Typhoon Yagi
VIETNAM — Samaritan’s Purse staff is on the ground across northern Vietnam delivering vital aid to communities devastated by Typhoon Yagi. Super-Typhoon Yagi swept through northern Vietnam on September 7th. Severe flooding and landslides buried entire villages under mud and debris, resulting in more than 200 lives lost and more than 100,000 displaced from their… Continue reading Critical Aid Arrives in Vietnam After Typhoon Yagi
Hurricane Helene Relief Launched with Over $5 Million of Emergency Supplies in 5 States
WASHINGTON, DC — CityServe International, in partnership with Spokes of Hope, 180 Disaster Relief and Wings of the Spirit, launches a $5 million relief initiative in response to Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction across 5 states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Truckloads filled with water, food, clothes and emergency relief supplies will… Continue reading Hurricane Helene Relief Launched with Over $5 Million of Emergency Supplies in 5 States
Hope for Children: Over 100 Children Receive Free Healthcare in Nepal
NEPAL — The Hope for Children project, under the Diocese of Kohalpur, organized a Free Medical Camp on August 2, 2024, with the aim of providing essential healthcare services to children under the age of five residing in Kohalpur Ward Nos. 10 to 13. Dr. Murali Mohan Gupta, a pediatric specialist from Nepalgunj Medical College,… Continue reading Hope for Children: Over 100 Children Receive Free Healthcare in Nepal
Strikes Against Hezbollah ‘Create Anxiety for Lebanese Christians’
BOONE, IOWA — The counter-offensive against Hezbollah’s terror network based in southern Lebanon is sending shockwaves through largely Christian communities caught in the crossfire. “We hear the (missile) strikes around us every day,” said Kamelia Jalbout, who lives in Olayaa, a mostly Christian village in south Lebanon, near the Israel border. “When my children play… Continue reading Strikes Against Hezbollah ‘Create Anxiety for Lebanese Christians’
Aiding Flood Victims in South Sudan, Faith Leaders Work on Long-Term Solutions
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — All summer, heavy spring rains around Lake Victoria have slowly worked their way through the Nile River’s swampy course through Uganda, eventually flooding Kuon Nyawal’s farm in South Sudan, destroying her crops, killing her livestock and leaving her home in ruins. “The floods have left us unable to grow our own… Continue reading Aiding Flood Victims in South Sudan, Faith Leaders Work on Long-Term Solutions
Hope for Children Conducts Malnutrition Screening
ITAHARI, NEPAL — The Hope for Children Center in the Itahari Diocese of Nepal recently organized a free malnutrition screening for children aged 5 and under in Ward No. 3, covering the Sunaulo Tole and Adarsh Tole areas. The event was held with the approval of the Sub-Metropolitan authority and Ward No. 3 administration. The… Continue reading Hope for Children Conducts Malnutrition Screening
Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod
BUDHABARE, NEPAL — Hope for Children Budhabare in the Diocese of Birtamod proudly celebrated the graduation of seven students from its 10th batch of the six-month tailoring course program. The ceremony was a testament to the dedication and hard work of the trainees, who showcased their newly acquired skills by exhibiting the dresses they had… Continue reading Tailoring Graduation Ceremony Held in Diocese of Birtamod
Mechanic in Iraq Shares Tools to Know Jesus With Customers
LEBANON — After facing extreme persecution for his Christian faith, when Issa* fled his home in Syria to start a new life in Iraq, the mechanic lost everything. All his possessions and his livelihood had been taken from him. But all that changed when Christian charity Help The Persecuted invested in his business to repair… Continue reading Mechanic in Iraq Shares Tools to Know Jesus With Customers
Stepping Up Ministry Efforts in the Midst of War in Lebanon
LEBANON — As a major escalation between Iranian backed Hezbollah and Israel has been taking place in the Middle East, Christian ministry Help The Persecuted is continuing to step up their efforts to meet both the increasing practical and spiritual needs of the persecuted Christians and other vulnerable people in Lebanon. The country is a… Continue reading Stepping Up Ministry Efforts in the Midst of War in Lebanon
Chick-fil-A Shared Table Food Donation Program Surpasses 30 Million Meals Created As Local Owner-Operators Partner with 1,200+ Nonprofits Across the U.S. and Canada
ATLANTA —Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced that the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® food donation program has provided over 30 million meals to local communities in need across the United States and Canada, while also helping the company surpass its 2025 corporate social responsibility goal to divert 25 million pounds of food waste from landfills one year ahead of… Continue reading Chick-fil-A Shared Table Food Donation Program Surpasses 30 Million Meals Created As Local Owner-Operators Partner with 1,200+ Nonprofits Across the U.S. and Canada
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplains Deploy to Winder, Georgia, After Mass Shooting at Apalachee High School
CHARLOTTE, NC — Crisis-trained chaplains with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) are deploying to Winder, Georgia, approximately 40 minutes northeast of Atlanta, following a mass shooting at Apalachee High School. At this time, news reports indicate that four people have been killed, with several more injured. The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office reported that… Continue reading Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplains Deploy to Winder, Georgia, After Mass Shooting at Apalachee High School
Christian Foster Home is a Refuge of Love During War in Ukraine
KYIV, UKRAINE — When Christian couple Sergei and Viktoria Didenko fostered their first child they knew God was calling them to taking in several more children into their foster home. Many of them from broken homes and some with special needs have experienced a loving Christian family based in Kyiv. Now they are receiving ongoing… Continue reading Christian Foster Home is a Refuge of Love During War in Ukraine
St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families
NEPAL — In a heartfelt initiative to provide essential protection to vulnerable communities from mosquito-borne diseases, St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in the Diocese of Birtamod distributed 180 mosquito nets to needy families in Birtamod Municipality-4, Jhapa, this month. Mrs. Dropati Ganesh (Vice President of Om Shanti Tole Bikash Sastha), Mr. Gokul Rijal (Secretary… Continue reading St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families
Cleanup Continues After Hurricane Debby
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — Homeowners in Savannah, Georgia, give thanks for the Samaritan’s Purse volunteers who are helping them recover from flooding caused by remnants of Hurricane Debby. Dipyanti Shan – Homeowner: So after the storm, Debby left, there is everything normal the next day. Kids go home, and everything is normal. But the Friday, we… Continue reading Cleanup Continues After Hurricane Debby
Free Health Screening Camp Benefits 500 in Diocese of Itahari
NEPAL — On July 6, 2024, a Hope for Children center in the Diocese of Itahari organized a free health check-up camp in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan Ward No. 3 in collaboration with the Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City Health Branch and with the technical support of Inkha Integrated Hospital. During the camp, children’s general health examinations and blood… Continue reading Free Health Screening Camp Benefits 500 in Diocese of Itahari
Responding in the Southeast of America after Hurricane Debby
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — Samaritan’s Purse volunteers are bringing relief to homeowners in Savannah, Georgia, following torrential rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby that led to massive flooding. Raven Walker – Samaritan’s Purse: Samaritan’s Purse is here in Savannah, Georgia, due to Hurricane Debby, which has caused widespread damage across this area. We are seeing lots of… Continue reading Responding in the Southeast of America after Hurricane Debby
Hope for Children Brings Vital Relief to 550 Flood-Hit Families in Nepal
BUDHABARE, NEPAL — In response to the devastating floods that hit the Balkhu area on July 31, 2024, the Hope for Children project under the Archdiocese of Kathmandu took swift and compassionate action to support those affected. Over the course of August 2nd and 3rd, the project organized a flood relief distribution, providing dry ration… Continue reading Hope for Children Brings Vital Relief to 550 Flood-Hit Families in Nepal
Sudan’s Children Suffering After 500 Days of Conflict
SUDAN — With the conflict reaching 500 days, Sudan is now facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with children bearing the brunt of the suffering. According to a new report released by international aid organisation World Vision, the crisis for children and families in Sudan, reveals 26 million people in Sudan are expected to experience acute… Continue reading Sudan’s Children Suffering After 500 Days of Conflict
CMM College of Theology – 17 Years of Global, Affordable Christian Accredited Degrees
FORT MILL, SC — CMM College of Theology is entering its 17th year of offering affordable, Christian-accredited degrees around the world. Christ’s Mandate for Missions is an international, Christian, five-fold ministry, humanitarian aid organization founded in 1978. We provide care for orphans/widows, drill water wells, and help fight human trafficking. This school is unlike any… Continue reading CMM College of Theology – 17 Years of Global, Affordable Christian Accredited Degrees
‘Desperate and Suicidal’: 3 Years On, Afghan Women, Girls Ask ‘Is Life Worth Living?’
BOONE, IOWA — A one-of-a-kind talk show aims to bring hope to desperate Afghan women as the third anniversary of the Taliban regime’s return to power looms on August 15. “Many women and girls in Afghanistan ask, ‘Is life worth living?’” said Rex Rogers, president of SAT-7 USA (www.sat7usa.org), a Christian media group that broadcasts… Continue reading ‘Desperate and Suicidal’: 3 Years On, Afghan Women, Girls Ask ‘Is Life Worth Living?’
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplains Deploy to Marion, Virginia, Following Officer-Involved Shooting
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is deploying to Marion, Virginia, after two deputies with the Smyth County Sheriff’s Office were shot following a traffic stop on Friday, Aug. 9. One officer was killed in the line of duty and the other was transported and released from the hospital. “When one officer… Continue reading Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplains Deploy to Marion, Virginia, Following Officer-Involved Shooting
Cityserve International Launches Major Relief Campaign for Areas Affected by Hurricane Debby in Florida
BAKERSFIELD, CA — CityServe International’s global relief network has announced an emergency operation to bring vital supplies and aid to the neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Debby. Early Monday morning, the hurricane hit much of central Florida with sustained winds of over 80 mph. The National Weather Center reports over 30 inches of rainfall and a… Continue reading Cityserve International Launches Major Relief Campaign for Areas Affected by Hurricane Debby in Florida
The Salvation Army Activates Relief Efforts After Tropical Storm Debby Makes Landfall
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams launched multistate feeding and relief operations after Tropical Storm Debby made landfall in Florida as a Category I hurricane on the morning of Aug. 5. While the system was downgraded to a tropical storm later in the day, forecasts predict that Debby will bring… Continue reading The Salvation Army Activates Relief Efforts After Tropical Storm Debby Makes Landfall
Hezbollah ‘Could Wipe Out Israel’s Electric Power Grid,’ U.S. Aid Agency Responds with Emergency Generators
SPRINGFIELD, PA — A full-blown war is looming between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group based in Lebanon — and Israel fears a potentially devastating “electromagnetic pulse” (EMP) attack on its crucial electric power grid. An all-out attack on Israel’s power grid will cause rolling blackouts and could even cripple entire towns and cities… Continue reading Hezbollah ‘Could Wipe Out Israel’s Electric Power Grid,’ U.S. Aid Agency Responds with Emergency Generators
Children After God’s Own Heart in Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA — Children in Uganda, who have undergone congenital heart surgery that was arranged through Children’s Heart Project, enjoy a Christ-focused week of Bible study, crafts, and games at Heart Camp in Kampala. Irene Mwanje – Heart Camp Director: The thing I love about Heart Camp is that Samaritan’s Purse will come and operate… Continue reading Children After God’s Own Heart in Uganda
City Serve ‘Faiths United’ Tour in August to Feature Israeli Heroes Who Fought Off Hamas Terrorists
BAKERSFIELD, CA — CityServe International is pleased to announce the upcoming “Faiths United: Standing Up for Israel Tour” which includes two visits to U.S. churches on August 4 and August 11 in Tennessee and Alabama. “Faiths United” will feature Dr. Gepner, whose heroic account of fighting off Hamas in the village of Ein Habesor on… Continue reading City Serve ‘Faiths United’ Tour in August to Feature Israeli Heroes Who Fought Off Hamas Terrorists
Building a Church For Remote Alaskan Island
MEKORYUK, ALASKA —Samaritan’s Purse is building a new church for the Alaskan village of Mekoryuk on remote Nunivak Island, Alaska. Franklin Graham – President and CEO, Samaritan’s Purse: We’re in Mekoryuk, Nunivak Island. This is out in the Bering Sea off the western coast of Alaska. Very poor community. And Samaritan’s Purse, every year we… Continue reading Building a Church For Remote Alaskan Island
Water Well Brings Community Reconciliation to Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA — Pastor Eliso* remembers that Christians and Muslims in his community used to be at odds with one another. But that all changed for the better when local Open Doors partners helped his church to build a water well in Ethiopia. Pastor Eliso* – name changed for security reasons: “So before this water project,… Continue reading Water Well Brings Community Reconciliation to Ethiopia
PMI Foods Donates 5,000 Pounds of Prime Ribs to City of Refuge to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
SALT LAKE CITY — Parker Migliorini International (PMI Foods) just announced a renewed partnership with City of Refuge to provide crucial assistance to thousands of the most vulnerable members of our society. PMI Food’s recent donation of 5,000 pounds of prime ribs will provide thousands of meals to victims of human trafficking, homeless individuals, and… Continue reading PMI Foods Donates 5,000 Pounds of Prime Ribs to City of Refuge to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
Creating a Safe Haven in Ethiopia
TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA —The Samaritan’s Purse project Tesfa for Tigray has created a safe haven for children who have fled ongoing conflict in Ethiopia. My city is Humera. It is my favorite city and a wonderful city. I miss my hometown Humera the blessed city. The sun rises from Western Tigray. Because of her children the… Continue reading Creating a Safe Haven in Ethiopia
The Salvation Army Responds to Continued Impact of Hurricane Beryl
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams are coordinating mass feeding operations as Hurricane Beryl continues to impact the southern coast of Texas after making landfall as a Category I hurricane the morning of July 8. As the earliest recorded Category V hurricane ever, trained disaster relief personnel were ready to… Continue reading The Salvation Army Responds to Continued Impact of Hurricane Beryl
Ongoing Relief Response in Caribbean to Hurricane Beryl
CARIACCOU — Samaritan’s Purse has airlifted dozens of personnel and many tons of relief and medical supplies to Cariaccou where Hurricane Beryl made landfall July 1 as a Category 5 storm. Everyone in Karaku lost everything. They lost their home, they lost their clothes, they lost their food, they lost water. It’s in a mess.… Continue reading Ongoing Relief Response in Caribbean to Hurricane Beryl
Facing the Future in Ethiopia with Great Hope
TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA — Samaritan’s Purse is helping to bring hope and healing to families in Tigray, Ethiopia, who have been internally displaced by ongoing conflict. Man 1: Samaritan’s Purse are here today in a small northern Ethiopian town. We’re here supporting the people who have been impacted by the recent conflict. Man 2: The conflict… Continue reading Facing the Future in Ethiopia with Great Hope
Moldova Holds its Breath Over Ukraine War as Churches Keep Hope Alive
LOVES PARK, IL — A new evangelical church movement is bringing hope to Moldova — a vulnerable, ex-communist nation on the edge of the Ukraine war. “Concern among Moldovans is very real that, after Ukraine, they could be next,” said Eric Mock, senior vice president of ministry operations at Illinois-based Slavic Gospel Association (SGA), a… Continue reading Moldova Holds its Breath Over Ukraine War as Churches Keep Hope Alive
Helping Vulnerable Children in South America’s Dangerous Migration Route
SOUTH AMERICA— Despite the dangers of the Darién jungle, it has become a popular route for migrants from Central and South America seeking to reach the United States. Among the numerous challenges faced by walkers are exposure to diseases, injuries, violence, extortion, forced recruitment, and more.Christian charity World Vision is helping the most vulnerable passing… Continue reading Helping Vulnerable Children in South America’s Dangerous Migration Route
Ministry to Children from In-Crisis Families During the War (Kyiv, Ukraine)
KYIV, UKRAINE — It has been more than 140 days since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. But even in this difficult and horrible time, we are experiencing God’s love. In dangerous situations it is easier for closed hearts to open up. Watch this video about the ministry to children from at-risk families during… Continue reading Ministry to Children from In-Crisis Families During the War (Kyiv, Ukraine)
World Refugee Day June 20: Unto Providing Lifesaving Support to Displaced People
ORLANDO, FL —Approximately 110 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced, with 36.4 million being refugees.* On World Refugee Day, June 20, individuals and organizations around the world will demonstrate solidarity with those who have been forced to flee from their home countries due to war, violent conflict, human rights violations, oppression and persecution. “We have… Continue reading World Refugee Day June 20: Unto Providing Lifesaving Support to Displaced People
Feeding People in Lebanon Practically and Spiritually
LEBANON —In the midst of the economic crisis and the Middle East war impacting the people of Lebanon, not only are people physically hungry but also spiritually. In response Christian ministry Help The Persecuted is providing families with emergency food and medical supplies and treatment, but also sharing the word of God and the good… Continue reading Feeding People in Lebanon Practically and Spiritually
Providing Child Friendly Spaces for Young Lives in War Torn Ukraine
UKRAINE — Since the war began in Ukraine not only has World Vision provided emergency humanitarian aid, but they’ve also created child friendly spaces to help many young people deal with the trauma of the conflict. The Christian charity is hoping government funding from the US and the UK for Ukraine will provide some stability… Continue reading Providing Child Friendly Spaces for Young Lives in War Torn Ukraine