A recent comment from our Kenya staff reminded me that our work in developing communities has independence as its goal. The staff member said, “The community based institutions are showing signs of walking on their own without the help of World Concern.” Way to go World Concern, if I do say so myself! This is an indicator that we’re doing our job well.
Honoring humanitarian workers
For people like Richard Johannessen, the work day never really ends. Whether he’s responding to emails late into the night from his office in ...
Every parent able to care for their children
I have been fortunate to take a few days off to relax at a friend’s cabin in the woods. I was thinking and praying while sitting in a camp chair in the Wenatchee River. It was the heat of the day and I was being refreshed with my feet soaking in the water. The conversation I was having with God was about the vision He has given me for the world. There are many things which should be changed in our world, but I am… Read More.
Honoring humanitarian workers
For people like Richard Johannessen, the work day never really ends. Whether he’s responding to emails late into the night from his office in Bangkok, or visiting a remote village in Laos, figuring out how to improve access to clean water, his responsibilities weigh heavily on him every day. After all, people’s lives depend on him. Rick is World Concern’s Asia Area Director, and his work is much more than a job. After a successful career in international business, Richard returned to a calling he’s… Read More.
Peaceful elections: One more thing we often take for granted
With the exception of that whole Florida recount controversy in 2000, one the many things we take for granted in the United States is that our votes will be counted accurately. Generally speaking, the U.S. population accepts the outcome of elections, whether or not things turn out the way we as individuals had hoped. Trust in the democratic process is brought to mind this week as half a world away, Kenyans prepare to vote on a proposed new constitution, which would, among other things, attempt… Read More.
Building Homes, Empowering Haitians
We’ve had many delays as we rebuild in Haiti, but we’ve heard some great news. Our new Haitian staff are getting the hang of home construction and are taking on more responsibilities. This is exactly what we want to happen and truly an answer to prayer. Since the earthquake, Humanitarian Aid organization World Concern has employed thousands of Haitians to clear rubble and repair or replace houses that were damaged or destroyed. More than 600 homes have already been repaired, and crews continue to complete… Read More.
Staff Profile: Jillian Thorp’s Story of Survival
World Concern attracts people who feel called to help in the world’s most desperate situations. It attracts staff members willing—even longing—to live in poor, troubled places, and serve. Jillian Thorp is one of those people. Jan. 12 had been an emotional and busy day for Jillian. She was finishing one of several meetings at her office at nonprofit Haitian Ministries in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, that day when the building began to sway. “It was almost like having a dizzy spell, then things started to fall off… Read More.
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