Rwanda: Surviving poverty, pregnancy, and a global pandemic
“None of our business is working because the borders are closed because of COVID-19.” Gaudance and her husband are hard workers. Her husband used to be a truck driver, transporting goods from Rwanda into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Gaudance also worked...
Life under lockdown: How many people can one tent hold?
Poverty is nothing new. It’s always been there — in slums, in refugee camps, way up high in remote, mountainous villages. But now it’s getting worse. “This disease has put many people out of jobs and created more poverty,” our partner along the Syrian border recently...
How can I best support my sponsored child in a pandemic?
“Why is the sky blue?” “What makes the seasons change?” “Why do I have to wash my hands?” Even during the best of times, kids are full of questions. So, as you can imagine, your sponsored child probably has a lot on his or her mind right now. In fact, you’ve probably...
Stocking up on summer supplies? Shop AmazonSmile and help save lives!
Amazon is a person in quarantine’s best friend … especially when you’re dying for a little summer entertainment. My latest purchase from Amazon was a package of 200 water balloons. Since so many places are still closed due to social distancing, I thought it would be...
5 Scripture verses to share with your sponsored child
The first time I memorized Psalm 56:3 was in kindergarten. I remember quoting its words over and over in my mind during bad storms or scary nights. Twenty-something years later, and I still remember those words. Why? Because I was young and looking for some kind of...
Every day, I try to live my life in such a way that I accomplish at least one thing that will outlive me and last for eternity.