Mother and daughter carrying water, walking through the Kabanga and Milonze villages in Chipata, Zambia.

Show God's love
through the gift of safe water

Meeting critical needs of impoverished children, families, and communities by partnering alongside local Christian ministries.

OUR IMPACT IN FY24

(Fiscal Year 2024)

children and adults received life-saving food
0
people received safe water
0
children received subsidized or free Christian education
0
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Helping Kids thrive

Before children can truly thrive, first they need the basic necessities of life like nutritious food, clean water, medical care, and shelter. Once these needs are met, they can move from surviving to thriving through education, counseling, and a supportive social environment. Cross International’s Thriving Kids initiative supports ministries that provide children with the essentials they need to live and the support they need to thrive! 

Stories from the field

Woman and four children sitting together on a bench outside a brick home in a rural village.

“Reigniting hope” through safe water

Grace once walked miles each day for unsafe water, risking illness and lost opportunities. Today, with safe water nearby, her family is healthier, her children attend school, and her community is growing in unity, dignity, and hope.

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Daisy, a girl from Uganda, smiles as she looks to her future.

Change for the Future

Daisy once walked to school barefoot, with no books or uniform, and no assurance tuition would be paid. With faith and support, her life was transformed—and now she is a mentor, guiding and encouraging other Ugandan girls to stay in school and pursue their dreams.

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