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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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.
A Helping Hand During COVID-19 in Ecuador
With her mother sick with COVID and in the midst of pandemic lockdowns in Ecuador, Cross International friends like you put food on the table for Daira and her family.
Medical Care in Africa: A Young Man Finds Hope on His Way to Healing
Growing up in a rural village in Malawi with a disability was not easy. While the other children ran, played, helped with chores, and went to school, Pemphero became an outcast and suffered tremendous loneliness.
A Baby Nursed Back to Health in Guatemala
At 22 days old, little Vilma weighed just 4 pounds. She was suffering from severe malnourishment. But she was found and treated by the nutritional rescue team and is now responding beautifully.
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