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Raising the White Flag: Emilia’s Story
Our team in Guatemala noticed her right away. Emilia* stood in the back of the group the very first time our team drove down the dirt road bringing food. Unable to work due to COVID-19, her family was one of the many in Guatemala that hung a white…
The 2020 Year in Review!
What a year. 2020 could have been absolutely devastating for the thousands of children we serve around the world... But God is faithful! He's used gifts from people like you to help hundreds of Christian families adopt, to bring Gospel-centered care to over 16,000 vulnerable kids in 13…
How a Pandemic Impacts Food Around the World
Times of crisis usually result in shortages. And COVID-19 has been no exception. In the United States, among other things, it was toilet paper. But in other countries around the world, it's food. And while toilet paper has returned to the shelves of our supermarkets and big box…
Exciting News: School is Back in Session in Zambia!
Thank you for supporting vulnerable kids around the world. We're excited to share some good news today from Kristie Cobb and our team in Zambia–. . Life in 2020 hasn't been easy for anyone under any circumstances ... So imagine life in 2020 in a developing country! There…
Small Matters: 9 Powerful Quotes
Small matters: little things can (re)make a life. Small matters was the theme for the CAFO2020 Summit that was held last week. And like so many other events in our lives this year, the Summit looked very different than usual. Typically, over 2000 people from 100+ nations gather in…
What Is Chantou’s Hope?
Thank you for loving and supporting our kids in Cambodia & Thailand through child sponsorships, giving, and praying. You're making a difference in the lives of kids like Chantou. Here's her story. Our children's home in Takeo, Cambodia, is home to 35 kids. Including *Chantou. Over 30 years…
Join Us! Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit
You are invited to an exciting online summit. On Thursday–Friday, September 10–11, thousands of orphan care, foster care, and adoption advocates—like you—will gather online for the 2020 Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit. If you want to connect with like-minded advocates, this online summit is for you. The…
What COVID-19 Teaches Us About Adoption
Every crisis gives us an opportunity to grow. COVID-19 is no exception. In the space of a few weeks or months, the current pandemic forced us to make drastic changes in almost every area of life. Cities and even countries shut down overnight, and organizations closed at least…
2020 Mid-Year Impact Report
Would you celebrate God's faithfulness with us? While much of life has been on hold or shut down this year, God is still at work. Specifically, we've seen His faithfulness to care for the orphaned and vulnerable as we serve in new ways and old. Here are just…
Heartbreak and Hope in Bolivia
Thank you for praying for our kids in Bolivia to have hope in times of uncertainty. Recently, the Bolivia government announced an extension of national quarantine measures through July 31, 2020, in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. Despite the ongoing quarantine, God is working. Here's an recent update…