For two weeks we are sharing a series of inspiring stories and videos as part of our annual partnership drive. As you reflect on these stories, consider joining our efforts and renewing your support as an Operation Blessing Monthly Partner.

GUATEMALA – Elsa lost nearly everything she loved in only a few short months.

A tropical storm flooded her home, destroying all of her family’s possessions and the house itself. After salvaging what they could, her family moved to a new area. There they set up a small store for Elsa to run, supplementing their depleted income. (more…)

Over the next two weeks we’ll be sharing a series of inspiring stories and videos as part of our annual partnership drive. As you reflect on these stories, consider joining our efforts and renewing your support as an Operation Blessing Monthly Partner.

HONDURAS – Four times a day, Yenny descends a steep mountain slope from her village to collect water from their only source—a natural spring. But it isn’t the trip down the mountain that is so grueling; it’s the climb back up. (more…)

GUATEMALA – Orphaned at a young age, Juan and Joseline have been living with their grandparents in an impoverished area of Guatemala.

But when a tropical storm hit their community this year, floodwaters tore their home apart, destroying everything they owned—and leaving them with only the clothes on their back. (more…)

CHINCHA & HUAYCAN, Peru – This year OB Peru held a special Christmas program to benefit impoverished children. With the help of volunteers from a local church, Operation Blessing provided more than 1,500 children with a Christmas breakfast, a show, food baskets for their families, and even special Christmas gifts. Additionally, the children were given a free dental check-up. (more…)

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras – Christmas is all about giving gifts to others. Many children think Christmas is about them receiving gifts. I know 14-year-old boy, Enrique, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, who is not like that at all. (more…)

HUAYCAN, Peru – A few months ago the beautiful smile of eight-year-old Esmeralda was overshadowed by the terrible headaches she endured every day. And as the headaches got worse, her academic performance dropped significantly. (more…)

In response to heavy rains triggering widespread flooding, OB El Salvador is providing emergency relief such as food, medical care and more to aid victims. OB staff Tatiana Castaneda reports on the current efforts.

SAN FRANCISO MENENDEZ, El Salvador—As the nation of El Salvador undergoes national alert, people like Leonor who lives in La Hachadura—an area flooded by the heavy rains—are thankful for Operation Blessing reaching out to their community. This evening, our team is taking basic supplies to the families who have stayed in their houses to protect their few belongings in the flooded regions. (more…)

SAO PAULO, Brazil – It was a sight to see—hundreds of children, teens and young adults gathered in the streets of Sao Paulo for an event akin to a candlelight vigil. They held flickering candles high for all to see, but slowly, steadily, the flames vanished—extinguished in 15-second intervals. (more…)

HONDURAS – Denis and his wife, Mirna, were waiting for us to arrive so that they could prepare pastelitos (patties made of wheat flour). As soon as we got to their house, Mirna began filling the pastelitos with different things such as beans, corn, rice and potatoes. (more…)

El CHAQUITE, Honduras – We were up on Puca mountain—7,000 feet above sea level. Our vehicle could not go any farther because it was too steep, so we packed our gear and walked for about an hour. It was a tiring walk. I was breathing heavily and my legs and knees were hurting, but I wasn’t going to give up so easily. (more…)

ZACAPA, Guatemala – We left at 5:00 this morning heading to Zacapa, east of Guatemala City. The cool weather quickly turned hot as we arrived at the community where Operation Blessing is providing breakfast for 100 children. (more…)

Guatemala—Today (May 10) is Mother’s Day in Guatemala. I am way up north in a village called Chahal. I did not realize that even here they celebrate Mother’s Day. In a simple way, the schools recognize the mothers. There were no flowers or gifts given, just a simple thank you. (more…)