From the Field Archives

[VIDEO] Visiting Hurricane Ian victims in Cuba

Over the weekend, a Word Help team visited parts of western Cuba that were hit hard by Hurricane Ian. Millions lost power, and many families were left with their homes barely intact — including Pastor Reinier. “It was overwhelming thinking about all the money...

[VIDEO] Daleep’s tailoring business in Nepal is hanging on by a thread

During my recent trip to Nepal, I heard all kinds of personal stories from people who are struggling more than ever as prices continue to climb around the globe. I already introduced you to Anila and Lakpi, but today I want to share Daleep’s testimony. Daleep is a...

[Video] Meet Lakpi, an earthquake survivor in Nepal

Yesterday, I introduced you to Anila, who told me that the price of rice in her community in Nepal had doubled. After meeting Anila, I traveled to a different part of Kathmandu where I met Lakpi. Lakpi is a survivor. She lived through the massive earthquake...

[Video] Visit a train station-turned-refugee center with me

With so many refugees fleeing Ukraine, neighboring countries like Hungary, Romania, and Poland have had to get creative. Seminaries and shopping malls have transformed into refugee centers, churches have been converted into clothing banks, and individuals have even...

[VIDEO] Meeting these Ukrainian refugees changed me

News outlets and social media platforms may be shifting their attention away from the invasion of Ukraine, but I can’t. Ever since my recent trips to Eastern Europe, the conversations I had with refugees pouring out of Ukraine have been playing on repeat in my mind. I...

[VIDEO] Ukrainian refugee: ‘I don’t want to die’

It’s been a couple of weeks since I traveled to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugee centers, but I feel like I’m still processing and praying through everything I heard and saw. I had the opportunity to meet, listen to, and pray with many refugees on this trip,...

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