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April 21st, 2020

Meet Our New President

We have some exciting news to share! Read this special announcement from Jacinta Tegman, former President of World Concern, and CEO of CRISTA

July 27th, 2016

The Forgotten Faces of the Nepal Earthquake

When Nepal shook more than a year ago, the world quickly responded with an outpouring of aid and support. In the aftermath of the disaster, a dark and

April 28th, 2016

Top Fundraiser Shares 5 Simple Strategies

What does it take to become the top fundraiser for the World Concern Free Them 5k for four consecutive years? Mark LeMaster recently described the

June 25th, 2015

Preventing Opium Use Among Myanmar’s Youth

It’s a rainy Friday afternoon in Myanmar’s Shan State and some 50 concerned villagers, who represent six different villages in the region, have come

Children in Sri Lanka draw pictures to express their feelings in our program.

May 19th, 2015

A decision no parent should have to make

Imagine having no choice but to sell your child in order to survive… That is the anguishing decision Nirmali, a young widow, faced. Alone and

September 23rd, 2013

#WeAreOne—Kenya's Unity Shines Through Crisis

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." —Martin Luther King, Jr. This is senseless. I am speechless. We are

April 9th, 2013

Photos: Meeting critical needs for displaced families in Myanmar

Last month we told you about thousands of innocent families who were forced to flee their homes because of fighting in Northern Myanmar. These

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