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February 10th, 2023

Responding to the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

It is the worst disaster for this region in more than 80 years. The numbers keep growing and are staggering … but it is the reality of photos and videos that wake us up at night.

November 3rd, 2022

A Heart for the Hungry: Witnessing the realities of famine

How will we feed our families in a famine? Will our children survive? Where do we go from here? Where can we find water? Will someone help us?

December 6th, 2011

Addison Road singer encourages fans to “give a goat” this Christmas

When Addison Road lead singer Jenny Simmons takes the stage, she makes it her mission to encourage her audience with stories and songs of hope. Her

Refugees line up to be registered at the Ifo extension camp near Dadaab, Kenya.

November 2nd, 2011

Being part of the solution

What’s in the news today? Lindsey Lohan is going to jail and Kim Kardashian is getting divorced. I guess these things are considered news… Refugees

The new pump is handed over to community leaders.

August 18th, 2011

Water is flowing in drought-affected Damajale, Kenya

Engineers work to repair the pump for the only deep well in Damajale, Kenya, a host community for thousands of Somali refugees. There is water in

July 13th, 2011

Famine looms in Horn of Africa

The term “famine” is not used loosely. In fact, there hasn’t been an official famine since 1984-85 when a million people died in Ethiopia and Sudan.

A World Concern staff member listens to the needs of an elderly muslim widow in Somalia.

July 1st, 2011

Should Christians Only Help Other Christians?

Should Christians help the poor? The immediate response for most of us is, “of course.” But we’ve heard from people who believe Christians should only

April 14th, 2011

Grow Your Own Sack Garden

Our staff in Chad have been teaching people living in refugee camps there how to grow sack gardens. It’s a great way to improve a family’s diet by

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