This week we received a donation of $60. While that might not seem worthy of its own blog post, it is. Trust me. The check was sent by Kim Kargbo, the director of Women of Hope International, a fellow Christian nonprofit that helps women with disabilities in Sierra Leone improve their lives. I called Kim to learn why another humanitarian agency would send us a… Continue Reading »
Witnessing the transformation two years after the Haiti earthquake
Loueze Berlien proudly shows visitors around her one-room 12-by-12-foot transitional shelter she received from World Concern. It’s simple, she admits, but it’s much safer and far more comfortable than the ...
Witnessing the transformation two years after the Haiti earthquake
Loueze Berlien proudly shows visitors around her one-room 12-by-12-foot transitional shelter she received from World Concern. It’s simple, she admits, but it’s much safer and far more comfortable than the tent on her cousin’s property she’s been living in since the earthquake. She was pregnant when the earthquake destroyed her house. She escaped with only minor injuries from falling debris, but her husband Patrick did… Continue Reading »
The blessing of peaceful sleep
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24 Most of us love to sleep. We dread the alarm clock that interrupts our blissful 8-hour escape to dreamland. We look forward to weekends when we can catch up and sleep in a bit. As we get older, we appreciate bedtime more. Good sleep protects… Continue Reading »
Blown away by generosity
Yesterday, a man walked into our headquarters office and said he wanted to make a donation. He ordered a few gift cards for goats from the Global Gift Guide, then proceeded to write a check—for $10,000. A husband and father of two, he told us he had picked up a copy of the Global Gift Guide at an event and started pondering the tremendous needs… Continue Reading »
How Global Gift Guide gifts transform lives
“When you are isolated, no one comes to help,” said David, a young farmer who lives in a rural village in Haiti. “World Concern is the first to support us this way.” People in his village have received goats, cows and other animals – each one a gift from a generous Global Gift Guide donor. “When the cows give birth, we pass the cow on… Continue Reading »
A mother’s heart is the same around the world
Last night my 4 month old daughter, Alyssa laughed for the first time. She had been showing signs of the laughter soon to come with short giggles for several weeks, but last night was different. Last night was full out, joy filled, uncontainable laughter. I thought about going to get the camera to record it but was so excited to see her laugh that I… Continue Reading »
Addison Road singer encourages fans to “give a goat” this Christmas
When Addison Road lead singer Jenny Simmons takes the stage, she makes it her mission to encourage her audience with stories and songs of hope. Her winter tour, A Night of Stories, aims to engage people with the idea that they’re part of God’s story of hope and redemption. “Each one of us has a beautiful calling to be a part of the story,” said… Continue Reading »
Keep up the fight against AIDS, for families like Marie’s
It has been 30 years since HIV and AIDS were discovered. In some ways it seems like a short time, but in reality, it has been a long, hard-fought battle. There are still 34 million people living with HIV/AIDS. For them, and their children, we need to intensify the fight. World Concern’s mission is to reach the most vulnerable first – in this case, the… Continue Reading »
Serving the most vulnerable
I confess I’ve avoided writing about the families in this post for weeks. I doubt I’ll ever get to the point where photos like these don’t disturb me, but I will say there are fewer that shake me up inside – mostly because I know we’re doing something to help. This set of photos and stories, sent by our staff in Somaliland (northern Somalia), really… Continue Reading »
Bringing hope to Thailand flood victims
A foul smell emanates from dark, stagnant floodwaters in many parts of Thailand as evacuation orders continue in Bangkok. Flooding has affected 64 of Thailand’s 77 provinces, caused by 40 percent more rain than average. By supporting Christian Volunteers Serving in Thailand (CVSI), World Concern has been able to respond quickly, evacuating families and distributing food, medical supplies and survival kits to remote areas –… Continue Reading »
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World Concern is a Christian humanitarian organization working to lift people out of poverty thru disaster response and community development. As an organization, we strive to be transparent and effective in how we help, this blog is a lens into our work.