The 100-mile journey for help
Ruth’s world was closing in on her. She had no idea why she was suddenly struggling to see and hear. She felt alone, desperate, and vulnerable. Ruth made her way to hospital near her village in Uganda only to find that the doctors couldn’t help her. They didn’t have...
Surgical kits save lives in rural Guatemala
At least half of the world’s population does not have access to essential health services, according to a 2017 report from the World Bank and World Health Organization. It seems impossible that we would still be facing this problem in a time when we’ve had more...
Will you be an answer to someone’s prayers?
There’s nothing quite like getting a surprise package in the mail from people who love you. I was in the midst of a two-year term living overseas, and I was struggling. Out of nowhere my life had become very hard. Health issues, relational issues, spiritual issues —...
These shipments will save lives … but not without you
Yolanda could barely get out of bed or stand on her own. The 12-year-old was severely malnourished due to the lack of food in her Guatemalan village. Her family was extremely poor and couldn’t afford a doctor’s visit. But because of donors’ generosity, donated medical...
Deadliest moments in Venezuela not caught on camera
Protesters took to the streets Tuesday after the leader of Venezuela’s opposition declared he was “beginning the final phase of Operation Freedom.” In the clashes that ensued, more than 50 people were taken to the hospital after being shot with...
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