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Three Reasons for Waging Peace, Guest Blog by Lynne Hybels
In the early 90s a horrible war took place in Eastern Europe as the former Yugoslavia crumbled. It was a vicious war, complete with ethnic cleansing and atrocious crimes against humanity. Soldiers would enter a village, rape all the women, and take away all the men and boys over thirteen. Most of them never returned…
Read MoreWorld Relief Cambodia: Orn Raim’s New Purpose
“My name is Orn Raim, [and I am] 54 years old. I’m living in Tropaing Chor village, Chamna Leu commune, Kampong Svay district, Kampong Thom province, [Cambodia]. “I am a widow with 5 sons. I’ve been voted to be a vice village leader. I’ve been with this position for many years, so I know very…
Read MoreDr. Issam Smeir, a Peacemaker for Syrian Refugees
Dr. Issam Smeir, originally from Jordan, works at World Relief DuPage counseling refugees being resettled in the United States, many of whom have fled violence or conflict and are severely traumatized. As one of the few Arab-speaking experts providing specific treatment for survivors of trauma, Dr. Smeir has a passion for training counselors in the…
Read MoreAllahrakha, a Peacemaker in Pakistan
Allahrakha served as a local peacemaker working with World Relief Germany (formerly PartnerAid) in Pakistan. He helped bring together different tribal groups so they can work together on development projects. Allahrakha was overseeing restoration projects after a damaging flood in 2010 when he noticed two tribal groups under his supervision were caught in a serious…
Read MoreDaudi, a Peacemaker in South Sudan
Mundri East County is located in Western Equatoria State, South Sudan. Due to recent conflict, over seven thousand people have been displaced in the area and are now living with relatives. The average household size has climbed from 7.6 to 12.4. Households are strained to provide enough food and water. World Relief provided farming inputs…
Read MoreMr. Osman, a Peacemaker in Sudan
Mohamed Hasaballa Osman is a community leader and chairman of the Peace and Reconciliation Committee (PRC) for UmTagouk in Darfur, Sudan. Many who live in this region are nomads and farmers. Water, which is used for cleaning, cooking, drinking and tending crops and livestock, is scarce and difficult to access due to the arid climate.…
Read MoreEmpowered to Empower – Consolee’s Story
Consolee is 37 years old, married and a mother of two sons. Like many vulnerable people in Rwanda, she and her family did not realize the importance of integrating vegetables into their diet or using mosquito nets to prevent the spreading of disease. Empowered, educated and trained local care group volunteers visited Consolee in her…
Read MoreServing the Most Vulnerable in South Sudan: Nama’s Story
Nama is a mother of four and a member of a local savings group in South Sudan. She first attended one of the weekly meetings with some of her friends. “We felt challenged to save our money,” she said. “At the moment, we did not see the money to save.” Nama first believed that a…
Read MoreWorld Humanitarian Day – A Humanitarian Church
At World Relief, church leaders are our humanitarian heroes. On World Humanitarian Day, we’re celebrating pastors and other leaders who are committed to making a lasting difference through the local church. In Rwanda, church leaders are owning initiatives to fight HIV/AIDS in their communities. World Relief empowers local churches by holding workshops and training seminars…
Read MoreCell Churches in Cambodia – Sarith’s Story
Sarith is a farmer living in a small house in Cambodia. He became an actor when he was young and traveled all around Cambodia for performances. While he traveled, he engaged in risky behaviors and did not understand the consequences of his actions. In 1997, Sarith got married and had two children. He continued to…
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