Six Ways to Pray Amid the Hunger Crisis
Hunger affects millions of people worldwide. Discover six ways you can pray for children, families and communities facing food insecurity.
God’s love, transforming deepest need into thriving joy
Stories
Why Do All of Our Programs Have a Faith Component?
Lasting transformation goes beyond meeting physical needs. See why faith is central to Cross International’s work with children, families and communities.
Protecting Children Is Ministry
Your partnership helps protect vulnerable children by creating safer environments rooted in accountability, dignity, compassion and Christian care.
Breaking Barriers, Building a Future
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.
“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.
Cross International Announces Zach Oles as New President and CEO
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.
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.
Sweet Success — From struggle to sustainability
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.
A Life-Changing After-School Program in Rural Malawi
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.
Restoring Hope after Helene
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.
Empowering Women in Rural Uganda: Lydia’s Story
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.
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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.
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.
Finding Her Place: A girl in Haiti discovers belonging
14-year-old Meh was born with Down syndrome in Haiti. Despite her condition, Meh began school when she was 5, but struggled to find the special needs support she needed to help her succeed.
A Young Woman and Her Family Rise Out of Poverty
Josefina and her husband were stuck, struggling to find enough work to put food on their table and care for their four children. But God bless them with a new opportunity.
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.
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.
Raising Chickens: Moving Beyond Poverty in Guatemala
Argelia always worked hard to provide for her children, but with little opportunity the cards were stacked against her.
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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