Empower 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…
Read MoreThree 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…
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