No one is prepared when tragedy strikes. That’s the nature of a disaster—it’s unexpected and devastating. The same is true of political unrest. Although many may see the warning signs, few are usually prepared for the consequences. At World Help, we’re committed to...
Imagine you were living in poverty and knew exactly what it would take to help you, but you couldn’t afford it. When a better life for you and your family is just out of reach, the psychological stress can be excruciating.But what if someone else had the power to...
Ingrid had a feeling something wasn’t right, but she was not prepared for the news she would receive from the medical center. The word cancer struck her with excruciating force. How would she afford the surgery she needed? Who would care for her two young children if...
This Christmas, you can do something extraordinary. Give a gift that will allow your loved ones to be a part of something truly beautiful—something that will transform lives forever. Today, there are 663 million people living without access to clean water. And this...
Six months ago, we received harrowing reports of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that tore apart an already impoverished nation, followed a few days later by another massive 7.3 quake. We learned that in a matter of moments thousands of Nepali people had been killed and...
Five years ago today, on January 12, 2010, the impoverished island nation of Haiti was leveled by a massive 7.0 earthquake. More than 230,000 people were killed, 300,000 were injured, and 1.5 million were left homeless. It remains one of the most devastating disasters...