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Group of people during class at Alfalit

The Power of Knowledge

Nearly one in five people in the province of Barahona has never received any type of schooling. Elil was one of them. She felt ashamed because she couldn’t read or write. But an unexpected answer came in the form of a literacy program.

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Children receiving lunch at the DSS summer feeding program

A Summer Without Hunger

Summer can be an extremely difficult time for children in the developing world. For some, school lunches are the only food they can rely on and without consistent meals, these children can begin slipping into malnutrition.

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Natalia with her mother Tatiana and her son Constantin at the shelter in Moldove.

War in Ukraine: Natalia’s Story

Like so many other Ukrainians, 34-year-old Natalia has been through a lot since the Russian invasion of her country in late February. They have set out to find safety, leaving their home and everything behind.

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Ukrainian mother and child fleeing Ukraine

Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine

As attacks from Russia increase, millions of Ukrainians are forced to flee their homes to save their lives. This has caused a major humanitarian crisis that requires our attention and compassion.

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Hugh and Liam playing their music to raise funds to build a well in Zambia

A Song for Safe Water

After learning about the clean water problems in Africa, Hugh and Liam’s hearts were moved to help. They decided to use their musical talents to raise money to build a well in Zambia.

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Community in El Cordoncillo, El Salvador receiving packages of food from the Friendly Hand Foundation

Feeding Hope on Cordoncillo Island

Join us on a journey to Cordoncillo Island. Amidst wealth and poverty, Cross International and our local partner provide food relief to families in need. Together, we bring hope, compassion, and sustenance to create lasting impact.

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Group of people during class at Alfalit

The Power of Knowledge

Nearly one in five people in the province of Barahona has never received any type of schooling. Elil was one of them. She felt ashamed because she couldn’t read or write. But an unexpected answer came in the form of a literacy program.

Read More »
Children receiving lunch at the DSS summer feeding program

A Summer Without Hunger

Summer can be an extremely difficult time for children in the developing world. For some, school lunches are the only food they can rely on and without consistent meals, these children can begin slipping into malnutrition.

Read More »
Natalia with her mother Tatiana and her son Constantin at the shelter in Moldove.

War in Ukraine: Natalia’s Story

Like so many other Ukrainians, 34-year-old Natalia has been through a lot since the Russian invasion of her country in late February. They have set out to find safety, leaving their home and everything behind.

Read More »
Ukrainian mother and child fleeing Ukraine

Humanitarian Crisis in Ukraine

As attacks from Russia increase, millions of Ukrainians are forced to flee their homes to save their lives. This has caused a major humanitarian crisis that requires our attention and compassion.

Read More »

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