Asia

Relief for earthquake victims in Qinghai, China

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

QINGHAI, China – In the wake of the Qinghai Province earthquake, OB China launched an immediate relief response and began partnering with local churches to gather and distribute supplies to victims in the disaster area. (more…)

Rescued from starvation

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

MYANMAR (formerly Burma) – For many residents of Western Myanmar, the decision was clear: let the children eat first.

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All for one

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

MANILA, Philippines – Elad had no idea the “stir” he would create in his home country of Israel when he volunteered to help typhoon victims in the Philippines.

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Teams go the distance

Sunday, November 1st, 2009

PADANG, Indonesia – Lenny was in the kitchen of her restaurant the day the ground shook.

“The building began to shake. At first, I thought it was an airplane that had crashed nearby. And then, in a matter of seconds, my kitchen was on fire,” she said.

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One year later: Yao Jin village is reborn

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

YAO JIN, China – On May 12, 2008, the village of Yao Jin was completely destroyed by the 7.9-magnitude Sichuan earthquake that struck central China. Buildings crumbled, tens of thousands were killed and millions left homeless. Six Yao Jin villagers died and the survivors endured a living nightmare, losing their homes, their possessions and their main source of income – their farm animals.  For the shocked villagers of Yao Jin, the future seemed bleak. (more…)

“An amazing exhibit”

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Beijing, China – Yesterday we unveiled a dramatic photo exhibit – near Beijing’s Tiananmen Square – depicting the recovery of Yao Jin village following the Great Sichuan Quake. The event is part of the 1-year anniversary celebration recognizing the incredible courage of Yao Jin’s villagers and their journey of recovery over the last 12 months. It was a huge success among government dignitaries, a U.S. embassy delegate and around corporate sponsors of OB China including Nokia, UPS and the International School of Beijing. (more…)

The Women of Yao Jin

Monday, January 19th, 2009


China Quake Project – The Women of Yaojin from David Darg on Vimeo.

China Quake Project – Christmas in Yaojin

Monday, December 29th, 2008


China Quake Project – Christmas in Yaojin from David Darg on Vimeo.

Christmas in Yao Jin

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the village the people were stirring, building their houses.

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Adopt-A-Village: Yao Jin Rebuilds

Friday, November 21st, 2008

China Quake Project – Construction Update

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

China Quake Project – The Animals of Yaojin

Thursday, October 16th, 2008


China Quake Project – The Animals of Yaojin from David Darg on Vimeo.

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