World Help has been diligently working to prepare a container filled with humanitarian aid supplies that will benefit hundreds of needy families in Guatemala. These resources will eventually be distributed by our faithful national partner, who meets the physical and spiritual needs of people living in rural Guatemala. We’re excited to ship clothing, kitchen supplies, and medical equipment—valued at approximately $1 million! In addition to 1,000 articles of J. Crew clothing, we’re sending crucial medical equipment, such as examination...

The horror of the situation is that our affluent culture has drugged us; we no longer feel the pain of other people’s deprivations. Yet the first step toward the recovery of our Christian integrity is to be aware that our culture blinds, deafens and dopes us. Then we shall begin to cry to God to open our eyes, unstop our ears and stab our dull consciences awake, until we see, hear and feel what through his Word he has been saying to us all the time. Then we shall take action.” John Stott The word “comfortable”...

I visited Rwanda over three months ago, but I still think about it nearly every day. While there is so much to be excited about all over the African continent, my mind keeps returning to my experience in Rwanda. The people of Rwanda have endured centuries of colonial mistreatment, economic turmoil, and tragedy on a scale nearly impossible to comprehend. Despite their heartbreaking circumstances, Rwandans are extremely optimistic about their future. Nearly every person I met in Rwanda asked me, “What do you think of Rwanda? Do you like...

Every time I travel to Rwanda, I discover how many individuals unreservedly rely on their faith in God as they live amidst the aftermath of the 1994 genocide. One such example is my dear friend Pastor Stephen Gahigi and the people of the Village of Reconciliation in the district of Bugesera. As a pastor of one of the Anglican churches in Rwanda, Pastor Stephen told me that had it not been for the Word of God, bitterness would have destroyed him. He lost many family members and witnessed personally the atrocities perpetrated on his family by...

As Mother’s Day approaches, I reflect on those in my life it honors—women of courage and compassion. Today, I’m thankful for my mother—her care, support, and encouragement have influenced the person and mother I am today. I want to honor her by highlighting inspiring women across the world, particularly Maria. She’s the mother of Blanca Olivia, the face of our Operation Baby Rescue campaign. I remember when I first met Maria and the look of desperation and anxiety in her eyes. The thought of losing her child terrified...