Posts by sshuklathornton
3 Things to Know About the Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti
The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Haiti is severe. For over 35 years, we at World Relief have been committed to working alongside local Haitian churches tackling some of the most pressing needs in their communities — this challenging time is no exception. Here are three things we think you should know about the humanitarian crisis…
Read MorePrayer for Haiti
Haiti is in the midst of an escalating humanitarian crisis as gang violence spirals in the country. According to the United Nations, over 5 million people are in need of humanitarian aid. Like you, we are heartbroken and grieve alongside those who are suffering. For 30 years, World Relief has partnered with Haitian churches to…
Read MoreHope for Ukraine: 3 Stories of Hope in the Midst of War
February 24 marked the two year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. At World Relief, we commemorated the event by praying and reflecting together with Ukrainians* from across our U.S. offices and around the world. Together, we lament the devastating impact violent conflict has on image bearers of God not only in Ukraine, but around…
Read MoreCreating Change: Our Theory of Change
Creating change isn’t easy. It isn’t fast. It doesn’t happen overnight. Change shows up day after day, month after month, and year after year. Change begins with a step. Seven years ago, when I first began my employment journey at World Relief, I was excited to dive into my role as the Youth and Child…
Read MoreA Prayer for Israel and Gaza
Thank you for your generous outpouring of financial support and for praying with us over the last two weeks. As the situation in Israel and Gaza continues to unfold, we continue to ask the Lord for peace and provision in the region. Let us raise our hands to the Lord, for whom nothing is impossible. …
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