God’s love, transforming deepest need into thriving joy
Growing up with a hearing impairment, Kahunda faced barriers that went far beyond poverty. In her community, disability was often misunderstood — sometimes linked to curses or shame.
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.
Cross International’s Board of Directors has appointed Zach Oles as the new President and CEO. With 15 years of service and a heart for servant leadership, Oles will guide the ministry into a new chapter of faith, growth, and global impact.
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.
In rural Kyakitanga, Uganda, families face extreme poverty, chronic malnutrition, and scarce clean water. Yet even here, transformation is possible—one family’s story shows how timely support can spark real change in the toughest places.
Six days a week, hundreds of children pour into a large fellowship hall in the remote village of Thanganyika in southern Malawi. This hall is so much more than merely a building. It represents hope.
Six months after one of the worst storms in U.S. history, rebuilding continues across devastated communities. In late September 2024, Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southeast with fierce winds and torrential rains, triggering historic flooding and landslides.
Lydia and her husband Christopher have nine children, some of whom are now adults while the rest are in their teens, and one grandchild. Together the family lives in a small, metal sheet-roofed house in their remote village in southern Uganda.
In Ecuador, poverty, malnutrition, and lack of access to education put children at risk—especially as cartel violence adds to their challenges. Cross International and local partners are working to create safe, nurturing spaces where kids can grow and thrive.
In Zambia, children with disabilities often face exclusion and injustice. Cross International and local partners are working to change that by promoting inclusion, education, and dignity. Your support helps create a more just world for every child.
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.
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Clean water is one of the most basic of all human needs. Without it children, families, and entire communities struggle just to survive. Poverty, sickness, and even death linger wherever people lack a source of clean, safe water.
Poverty hampers Ugandan girls’ dreams, leading to early marriages. Your support changes that. Over 2,000 girls find refuge through education and empowerment, offering them hope and dignity for a brighter future.
In a remote Guatemalan mountain community, Don Fidel, once a struggling coffee farmer, now thrives as a carpenter thanks to modern agriculture methods introduced by Cross International.
Join us on an inspiring journey as Cross International’s supporters make a life-changing difference for baby Yeimi in rural Guatemala, offering hope and healing where it’s needed most.
Hope in Zambia: Hanna, a newborn with clubfoot, found healing through a local partner. Despite the distance, her family journeyed to the clinic in Lusaka. With Hope Walk’s support, Hanna now walks!
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.
Christian is one of many disabled children living at Hogar Padre Vito Guarato, a home to care for, and protect, children with disabilities who have been abandoned by their families in El Salvador. Christian radiates peace and happiness because he knows that he’s loved.
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.
Many people in Kenya believe that disabilities are caused by witchcraft or are a punishment from God. Kupenda for the Children’s mission is to fight against these harmful beliefs by training community leaders to serve as advocates for children with disabilities.
Getting a quality education can be a challenge for many young people in the developing world. For 18-year-old Katya from Riobamba, Ecuador, becoming a mother made that challenge more daunting. Then she and her husband found New World Christian School.
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