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Strangers at Our Table – A True Celebration of Thanksgiving with Refugees
Life changing moments happen at the dinner table. It was at the table where Jesus Christ shared his last supper with his disciples and demonstrated the transformational grace he was about to provide. It was at the table where some early European refugees and local Native Americans shared a peaceful meal, celebrating the harvest after…
Read MoreGiving Thanks: From a Mother in Burundi
Earlier this month, we shared the story of Capitoline, a hero who’s saving the lives of many children in her community in Burundi. Now, we get to share the story of a grateful mother who knows firsthand just how important Capitoline’s skills and care are. “Nobody can love and take care of our children the…
Read MoreGive the Gift of HOPE on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday falls right after Black Friday Weekend. It’s a new movement to integrate the celebration of generosity into what is already the largest gift-giving season of the year. What makes a donation so attractive to a culture whose spending in one weekend exceeds the combined gross national incomes of Rwanda, DR Congo, Malawi, Mozambique and…
Read MoreGiving Thanks: From Flora in India
Family is one of the most important social units in India. In the world’s second most populated country, with 1.2 billion people, families often have tight bonds. But even though this focus on the family is a mainstay, there are real challenges to relationships within families. In many cases, women are often overlooked in India. …
Read MoreGiving Thanks: Leam’s Story of Transformation in Cambodia
“I would like to give thanks to God and my parentsfor allowing me to participate with the [children’s] group.” said Leam, an 11-year-old boy in Cambodia. Just over a year ago, Leam was suffering with an unknown illness. Because of his health problems, he had difficulty concentrating in school and was teased by his classmates…
Read MoreEmpower a Hero: A Movement for Justice
If you’re reading this blog, you’re probably someone who longs to see justice triumph. You’re not comfortable to just sit back and wait for justice to happen. You are engaged in the work, confronting the great injustices that are plaguing the world today. Through your time, talent and financial support, you are doing the work…
Read MoreGiving Thanks
It can be tempting to squeeze all of our thanksgiving into the time it takes to eat one meal on the fourth Thursday in November each year. But at World Relief, we meet men and women from around the world who are quick to give thanks as they witness transformation in their lives, their families…
Read MoreWorld Savings Day – Savings Means Life
As many people around the globe celebrate World Savings Day this week, we’re reminded of the financial challenges billions are facing. According to a survey done by Bankrate, in the United States alone, only about one-fourth of the population has enough money saved to pay their bills for six months. So what do you do…
Read MoreCelebrating World Food Day: Fighting Famine in South Sudan
As the tall maize grows in her fenced-in yard in South Sudan, Rebecca prepares cornmeal while her elderly mother and four youngest children play alongside. Thankful for this harvest and the food it provides her large family, she contemplates what the next few months might bring, especially in light of the major food crisis in…
Read MoreCelebrating World Food Day: Farmers in the Democratic Republic of Congo Fighting Hunger
When fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached Viviane’s village, she and her children were forced to flee from their home and into a camp with many other internally displaced people . The camp was crowded with others who also sought refuge from the ongoing violence. Unfortunately, without employment or reliable access to…
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