Finding Hope After an Escape from Venezuela
Cleiber and his family fled the chaos and political turmoil in Venzuela to find a new life in Ecuador. But the family was struggling to get by.
God’s love, transforming deepest need into thriving joy
Stories
Clean Water and a Small Business in Africa
How access to clean water and support from a community of believers can bring hope and an opportunity to escape poverty.
A Chance to Go to School in Africa
In developing nations like Malawi, and many others across Africa, education can hold the key to escaping poverty. Ayana was unable to afford school fees, but Cross International supporters stepped in to help her pursue her dreams!
Hope for a Haitian Child
Life in Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western hemisphere, can be very hard—especially for children. But there is hope for children like Christopher who live as “restaveks”
Fighting Childhood Hunger in Guatemala
At just eight months old, little Melani weighed just over 9-pounds—barely more than half of what a child her age should weigh. Melani and her mother were admitted to Hope for Life’s St. Luke Pediatric Nutritional Recovery Center where a doctor diagnosed Melani with severe acute malnutrition.
A New Home for an Impoverished Family in Guatemala
An Unsafe Living Situation Mailyn was in need of a new home in Guatemala. She lived in a small adobe house with cardboard lining the
5 Prayerful New Year’s Resolutions
As a Christian who wants to start the New Year with the right foot, you may have made prayer one of your new year’s resolutions. But how to include prayer in our day to day? Here are some ideas.
The power of education transforms lives
Learn how Cross International and our ministry partners impact lives around the world in 2019 through the transformative power of education.
Following Jesus’ example in teaching and compassion
Learn how Christ, as Master teacher, showed His love of learning and children, inspiring us to provide transformative education around the world.
Our Philosophy: The gift of education to transform lives
Our support of educational programs, schools, vocational training, and adult literacy breaks the generational cycle of poverty and helps families thrive.
God provides life-sustaining water in Zambia
Learn about the dangers of contaminated water and how Cross International provides clean water for the health and wellbeing of communities around the world.
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Restoring Peace to Gulu
In Gulu, Uganda, over 250,000 children lack access to safe public parks. The 15-acre Gulu Community Park aims to change this by providing a secure space for play and learning while creating local jobs. Your support can help make this vision a reality and share Christ’s love with the community.
Rescue and Recovery in Rural Guatemala
A baby near death. A mother desperate for help. In rural Guatemala, access to nutrition and care can mean the difference between life and loss. Your support helps deliver urgent aid and build a foundation for lasting recovery.
The Heroic Educators of Divine Shelter School-Sarthe
In Port-au-Prince, where danger looms daily, the teachers of Divine Shelter School in Sarthe stand strong, bravely keeping their doors open despite relentless gang threats and efforts to destroy their school.
Community Transformation in Guatemala
Extreme poverty is high in Guatemala, where over half the population is below the poverty line. With nearly 50% chronic malnutrition, it’s the most undernourished country in Latin America and fourth worldwide.
Christian Education Paving Pathways in Haiti
Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, has faced natural disasters, cholera, gang violence, and political turmoil—yet amid adversity, its people continue to show incredible resilience and hope.
Bryan’s Story: A pathway to flourishing in Ecuador
For families in extreme poverty, education is often sacrificed. Though free public education is available in Ecuador, many can’t afford the required supplies and uniforms for their children.
Advancing through Agriculture in Nicaragua
Although Ulises and his wife Daysi have never been surrounded by material abundance, their faith in God runs deep. After all, they’ve witnessed a miracle.
Hidden Villages: Ending Generational Poverty in Dominican Bateyes
Hidden in the Dominican Republic, bateyes are home to struggling families. Cross International is bringing hope and lasting change to these communities in Jesus’ name.
Sewing a Better Future
Within the Eastern Province of Zambia, many single, divorced and widowed women find it exceedingly difficult to provide for their household’s basic needs. But our local partner uses self-help groups to empower these women to build sustainable small businesses.
Building Hope in Malawi
Malawi’s struggles have worsened due to COVID-19 and storms like Cyclone Ana, displacing over 190,000 people. Safe homes for these vulnerable families can provide shelter, stability, and hope.
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