ISRAEL – Sex trafficking is a worldwide problem, but thanks to one woman’s efforts, women and children in Israel are finding their freedom once again. See how Operation Blessing is joining in the fight to make a difference in the lives of these exploited women. (more…)

ERCIS, Turkey – Operation Blessing disaster relief teams are on the ground in Turkey working in partnership with Humedica, a German medical team, to bring relief to earthquake survivors. (more…)

BETHLEHEM, Israel – At the Al Basma Center, Operation Blessing is helping provide meaningful activities for the disabled in Bethlehem through unique and creative projects such as paper and brick making, weaving, wood carving, aquaponics, and more. (more…)

AFGHANISTAN – As I walked into a restaurant for lunch, I was greeted with a big smile by a young boy, Mohammad. He was a “shoe-shine boy” to all the customers. He seemed very bright, handsome, and industrious. Sadly, his father was killed by a road side bomb and his mother had no skill set that would allow her to earn an income. In fact, she had no other choice but to beg on the busy streets of Kabul. (more…)

ISRAEL – Today I met a woman that I will call Elena to protect her identity. She came to Israel from Eastern Europe more than 10 years ago and was forced into sex slavery. At first she refused and was beaten and stripped of all her earthly possessions. Eventually she made the difficult decision to stop fighting because she feared she would be killed. (more…)

AFGHANISTAN – It was in December of 2001 that I came to Afghanistan with Operation Blessing for the first time. With project funds in my hands I was praying, “God, show me where I need to use this money. I want to be able to focus on a community, please help me find a needy place.” (more…)

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghanistan is not the safest place to be right now from most people’s perspective. The day I left for Afghanistan the president’s brother was killed by his own security guard. Just as I landed in Delhi, I received a text message, “terrorist attack in Mumbai, alert in major airports in India.” I had second thoughts; should I be making this trip right now? (more…)

ISRAEL – In the aftermath of one of Israel’s deadliest fires, OBI relief teams are in northern Israel, working alongside a team from IsraAid and other volunteers to distribute water to victims. Hundreds of people have been displaced from their homes and dozens have died. (more…)

PAKISTAN – All that is racing through my mind is to get the Lifesaver jerrycans out of customs. I am told that it would take a few days; meanwhile, people are suffering without clean drinking water. (more…)

LAHORE, Pakistan – The story of Sakina, a young beggar, is a sad, but very real example of the lives of the poor in Pakistan. (more…)

ZERIAB, Egypt—When I met Romany, I learned that he had almost been run over by a horse cart. Why? He is blind. I cannot even tell he is blind because he looks directly at me when he speaks. No one has to hold his hands when he takes me through the narrow roads to the center for disabled children that he manages. Only the voice of a person guides him to where he wants to go. The center is on the third floor of the building and he knows every step to his office. I never once saw him falter. (more…)

NOWSHERA, Pakistan – It is 5:30 p.m. in Nowshera. The sun is setting, and it is almost time to break today’s fast. By this time of the day people are hungry and thirsty; they are worn out because of the hot weather; and they have not eaten since 4:30 this morning. (more…)