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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Christians Provide Clean, Safe Water in Zambia
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.
What a Princess Looks Like
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.
An old farmer starts a new business in Guatemala
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.
Baby Yeimi’s Life-Saving Journey
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.
On the Move: A little girl gets the care she needs in Zambia
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!
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.
A Place for Joy: Supporting a Home for Children with Disabilities
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.
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.
Partner Highlight: Kupenda for the Children, Kenya
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.
Katya’s Story – New World Christian School Ecuador
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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