God’s love, transforming deepest need into thriving joy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 in the Dominican Republic, bateyes are home to struggling families. Cross International is bringing hope and lasting change to these communities in Jesus’ name.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Argelia always worked hard to provide for her children, but with little opportunity the cards were stacked against her.
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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