Results for "Humanitarian Services"

BAKERSFIELD, CA — In the fight against terror, CityServe International is making clear that help is on the way for the people of Israel. That’s the message from CityServe International, the global church-based humanitarian network headquartered in Bakersfield, California. CityServe International and its CityServe Israel affiliate announced the kickoff Monday of “Operation: Save Israel,” a… Continue reading CityServe church-based network launches ‘Operation: Save Israel’

MEXICO — In the city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, an entire family organized a humanitarian aid campaign for immigrants from Central America and Venezuela. The people received food, clothing, Bibles, and, in addition, a message of hope in Jesus. Isa Vásquez reports from Chiapas. An entire family organized this weekend… Continue reading A Christian Family from Chiapas Organizes Aid Campaign for Immigrants

MEXICO — While authorities and officials search for political and humanitarian solutions to the migration crisis, there is a human side that is often overlooked. Víctor Hugo Castillo, from Reynosa, Mexico, introduces us to ministries and faith communities that are joining forces to serve and assist the migrants who are at the northern border of… Continue reading Faith Communities Join Forces to Help Migrants on the Mexico Border

BAKERSFIELD, CA — Hope is on the way for firestorm-battered residents in Maui who’ve lost everything. It will soon touch down in the form of a Boeing 747sp airliner packed with 30 tons of desperately needed relief supplies, on Monday, September 18 at Kahului Airport in Maui. The relief mission is a joint collaboration between… Continue reading CityServe International and Fill the Needs Launch Unique Maui Relief Operation in a Boeing 747 Filled With Emergency Relief Supplies

BAKERSFIELD, CA — The charitable relief organization CityServe International has fully activated its church-based network, teaming up with No Child Hungry, to launch its distribution of over 250,000 meals and other emergency supplies throughout the fire-stricken Hawaiian island of Maui. Pastors and church members whose entire neighborhoods were wiped out by the flames are healing… Continue reading CityServe Bringing Help and Hope to Lahaina, Maui

GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA — It’s been 100 days since violence erupted in Sudan, displacing hundreds of thousands of displaced families and forcing a staggering 230.000 refugees to seek safety in Chad. We take you to Greensboro Airport, where a Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 cargo plane is being sent on a life-saving mission. Loaded with vital humanitarian… Continue reading Sending Urgent Aid to Displaced Families in Chad

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) has deployed to Hampton, Georgia, after a gunman killed four people and wounded two police officers. Chaplains will be attending a community vigil in Hampton tonight and will provide emotional and spiritual support to those who are grieving. “Our hearts break for those who have… Continue reading Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains deploy to Hampton, Georgia, after mass shooting

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND — UK charity Human Appeal called on the World community to support an urgent integrated humanitarian intervention in Somalia. This comes as part of Human Appeal’s ongoing humanitarian work in Somalia where millions are on the verge of famine due to repeated rainy season failures and conflict. The worst hunger levels in three… Continue reading Human Appeal Calls for Urgent Intervention in Somalia

LIBERIA — Pastor Alex Gbaqurende Teh praises God for the remarkable restoration Samaritan’s Purse did to restore his community’s church building in Liberia that had fallen into disrepair. The church means a whole lot to the community. This is our mission, go ye into the world to preach to all nations and bring them, baptizing… Continue reading Church Restoration in Liberia

UKRAINE —Kseniya, a Ukrainian mother, shares the terror she and her family experienced during recent bombings. Samaritan’s Purse is helping to provide food for Kseniya and other families in the war-torn country. Kseniya – Ukrainian Mother: Our ears popped and buzzed. We were sitting in the cellar when the cellar shuddered. You can’t mistake explosions… Continue reading Ukrainian Mother Shares the Terrors of War

UKRAINE —Samaritan’s Purse is responding with the love of Jesus Christ and providing emergency food to people in Ukraine whose residential building was destroyed by a missile strike. Noah Hall – Samaritan’s Purse: We’re here at the location of a missile impact that destroyed a residential building. We’re seeing and hearing reports of more than… Continue reading Responding in Ukraine with the Love of Jesus Christ After Missile Strike

TEXAS — The Rio Grande Valley is located in deep south Texas, a border region that is receiving thousands of immigrants seeking refuge or asylum. Most of them come from countries where they suffer, and their living conditions are so extreme that they have no other option but to leave and seek a better life… Continue reading Church volunteers help migrants crossing from Mexico to USA

EGYPT — Christian charity Help The Persecuted has helped more than 1000 Sudanese refugees who have fled the conflict in their country to start new lives in Egypt. As well as providing medical help, food and water they are sharing the hope of Christ and offering prayers for everyone they help. As thousands continue to… Continue reading Helping Sudanese Refugees in Egypt

UKRAINE —Samaritan’s Purse food distributions in Ukraine are accomplishing so much more than simply providing nutritious food that is in short supply. More than 161 million pounds of groceries have been given out so far, and Mariya, for one, has given her life to the Lord as a result. When the war left her with… Continue reading Mariya’s Story: She Couldn’t Live Without Groceries or God

LIBERIA — Dozens of Liberian beekeepers are learning the trade through the Beekeeping for Economic Empowerment (BEE) program. The BEE program is a Samaritan’s Purse livelihoods project that teaches families new skills to harness the natural abundance in their communities, to increase their income, and to make a better life for their families. J Sheriff… Continue reading Helping Liberians with Hope and Honey

EGYPT — Christian charity Help The Persecuted has helped more than 950 Sudanese refugees who have fled the conflict in their country to start new lives in Egypt. As well as providing medical help, food and water they are sharing the hope of Christ and offering prayers for everyone they help. As thousands continue to… Continue reading Helping Sudanese Refugees in Egypt

NORTHERN IRAQ — Sharo and Alex Ahmedi with Hope For Communities share how they are helping some of the most marginalized people and children in the Kurdish region of Northern Iraq. In partnership with the Christian children’s charity CRY they are teaching young people English and empowering them with life skills. Sharo & Alexis Ahmedi:… Continue reading Empowering Kurdish Children in Northern Iraq

GRAND GEDEH, LIBERIA — Samaritan’s Purse is helping mothers and children in Liberia where malnutrition and infant mortality rates are high by providing access to safe delivery rooms and critical maternal healthcare training. Daniel Ruiz – Samaritan’s Purse: The needs for mother and children across Liberia are many. Malnutrition rates are high. Maternal and infant… Continue reading Providing Maternal Healthcare in Liberia