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.
God’s love, transforming deepest need into thriving joy
Stories
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.
Earthquake in Haiti: Update
The devastation across the island nation is great, but thanks to the kindness and generosity of our supporters, we are working to provide essential emergency relief to earthquake victims across southern Haiti.
A Tale of Two Countries. Why should we care?
Experiences in these 2 countries which have endured crisis for decades have led me to challenge many assumptions and understand the deep joy that rises when the God-created human spirit of people is allowed to flourish.
Clean Water Transforms Lives in Nicaragua
Lack of water and other financial challenges are too common for those facing poverty in Nicaragua and other developing nations. Victorino and his family are some of the thousands of people facing this reality. But community transformation is possible when opportunity and education are offered.
Haiti 2021 Earthquake Relief
For children who are restavek or who are in danger of becoming restavek, the reconstruction of the destroyed MEBSH schools in southwestern Haiti is vital to restoring hope – as well as meeting essential needs.
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Earthquake in Haiti: Update
The devastation across the island nation is great, but thanks to the kindness and generosity of our supporters, we are working to provide essential emergency relief to earthquake victims across southern Haiti.
A Tale of Two Countries. Why should we care?
Experiences in these 2 countries which have endured crisis for decades have led me to challenge many assumptions and understand the deep joy that rises when the God-created human spirit of people is allowed to flourish.
Clean Water Transforms Lives in Nicaragua
Lack of water and other financial challenges are too common for those facing poverty in Nicaragua and other developing nations. Victorino and his family are some of the thousands of people facing this reality. But community transformation is possible when opportunity and education are offered.
Haiti 2021 Earthquake Relief
For children who are restavek or who are in danger of becoming restavek, the reconstruction of the destroyed MEBSH schools in southwestern Haiti is vital to restoring hope – as well as meeting essential needs.
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.
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
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