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We can win the war against hunger

By Bill Horan on May 20, 2013

Most poor people share at least one thing in common: chronically empty stomachs.

Most poor people share at least one thing in common: chronically empty stomachs. Can you imagine walking around every day with a stomach ache? If a person is chronically hungry they lack the energy required to break the gravitational pull of poverty. As Christians, we know that we should feed the hungry…but how can we do that effectively?

Since hunger is as close as the next missed meal, it seems that the fight against it might never end—but if a poor person learns to feed himself, a whole new world of independence and opportunity opens up. Continue reading We can win the war against hunger

This entry is filed under Hunger Relief and tagged Bill Horan, Blessings, Hunger, Hunger Relief, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International.

March against abuse

By Operation Blessing on May 17, 2013

Youth in Brazil march to end child abuse.

BRAZIL – Every 30 seconds, another person is trafficked. This week, thousands of young people are taking to the streets in Brazil to march against abuse. Will you stand with us in the fight against trafficking and help those who need it most? Continue reading March against abuse

This entry is filed under Brazil, Community Development, Latin America, Orphan care, Trafficking and tagged Abuse, Brazil, Children, Latin America, March, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Orphan Care, Trafficking.

Birthed out of war: Hope for orphans in Liberia

By Operation Blessing on May 11, 2013

LIBERIA – When Edith Zaizay fled her home in Liberia amid war more than 20 years ago she saw a scene that broke her heart—a baby along the side of the road nursing beside her lifeless mother. See how she turned this roadside tragedy into hope for hundreds of orphans along with some support from Operation Blessing.
Continue reading Birthed out of war: Hope for orphans in Liberia

This entry is filed under Africa, Liberia, Orphan care and tagged Africa, Edith Zaizay, Liberia, Mother Edith, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Orphan Care, Orphanage, Orphans.

Heaven on earth

By Operation Blessing on May 8, 2013

Fishing boats dot the shoreline of Lake Azuei in Medan Belize, Haiti.

Throughout our field travels, Operation Blessing staff have had the opportunity to visit some of the most impoverished regions of the world. Yet hidden in those places of extreme poverty and disaster are also glimpses of God’s beauty and wonder. Take a look at some of these “heaven on earth” moments captured by our field staff. Continue reading Heaven on earth

This entry is filed under Africa, Asia, Caribbean, China, General, Guatemala, Haiti, Israel, Latin America, Mali, Middle East, Niger, Operation Blessing, Peru and tagged beauty, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, poverty, Relief. | 34 Comments

The hunger balance

By Holly Drake on May 7, 2013

NEWPORT, Pa. – Alivia knows about good investments, spending and saving, and balancing checkbooks. For years the single mom of three had made a good living working at a local bank, while also volunteering her extra time at a local food pantry to help those less fortunate.

But she was not prepared for the deficit of health and hunger that would soon strike her and her family. Continue reading The hunger balance

This entry is filed under Hunger Relief, North America and tagged Alivia, Hunger, Hunger Relief, Hunger Strike Force, Newport, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Pennsylvania.

Spicy guacamole recipe for Cinco de Mayo

By Operation Blessing on May 2, 2013

MEXICO – Looking to spice up your Cinco de Mayo? Try this Spicy Mexican Guacamole recipe from our field staff in Mexico and share with your friends! Continue reading Spicy guacamole recipe for Cinco de Mayo

This entry is filed under Latin America, Mexico, Operation Blessing and tagged Cinco de Mayo, Guacamole, Latin America, Mexico, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Recipe.

Growing a small business

By Holly Drake on April 30, 2013

A young widow, Houera was struggling just to keep her seven children fed and sheltered.

NAIMEY, Niger – A young widow, Houera was struggling just to keep her seven children fed and sheltered.

“We really suffered when my husband died,” she said. “I had no work; we had a problem with food.”

Thankfully, a “big” business plan was about to change her family’s life. Continue reading Growing a small business

This entry is filed under Africa, Microenterprise, Niger and tagged Africa, Animal Fattening, Houera, Microenterprise, Naimey, Niger, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Small Business. | 1 Comment

Tortillas for Glendy

By Holly Drake on April 27, 2013

When her husband died, Glendy became a single mom to three children.

SAN MARCOS, Guatemala – Glendy’s husband made her a promise—one that unfortunately he was not able to keep.

He promised to buy her a corn mill so she would be able to earn an income preparing tortillas at home while taking care of their three little girls.

But a few days later an earthquake struck their region of Guatemala—Glendy’s husband was killed and their home reduced to rubble. Continue reading Tortillas for Glendy

This entry is filed under Community Development, Guatemala, Latin America, Microenterprise and tagged Community Development, Glendy, Guatemala, Latin America, Microenterprise, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, San Marcos, Small Business.

World Malaria Day

By Operation Blessing on April 25, 2013

More than 600,000 deaths result from malaria in a single year.

LIBERIA – When little Lucy arrived at the weeklong medical clinic in her community, she was suffering from a severe case of malaria and without treatment may not have survived. But when physicians realized she would need a blood transfusion, she was raced to the nearest hospital and admitted for urgent treatment.

Today, little Lucy is thriving once more—full of energy and playing with her little sister. Please take a moment today, on World Malaria Day, to pray for children like Lucy all around the world. Pray for medical care for the sick, and also for preventative measures such as access to mosquito nets for children at risk of contracting malaria. Continue reading World Malaria Day

This entry is filed under Africa, Liberia, Medical relief and tagged Malaria, Medical Aid, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, World Malaria Day.

House of study in Indonesia

By Sarah Pate on April 23, 2013

School for street children in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia – It may only be a small 9×9 room, but it holds some pretty big dreams.

Though this one-room classroom is surrounded by trash piles and poverty, the children don’t seem to mind. For them, it is a place of hope and learning—and a refuge from their life on the streets.

Many of the students, ranging in age from 4 to 12 years old, have never attended school before and cannot read or write. Their days have been spent on the streets scavenging for food, performing as street minstrels, and begging for money to help their families survive hunger and poverty. Continue reading House of study in Indonesia

This entry is filed under Asia, Indonesia, Orphan care and tagged Asia, Children, Education, Indonesia, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Orphan Care, Orphans, School, Vulnerable Children.

Bringing light into dark places

By Bill Horan on April 22, 2013

Mother and child in Mali

MALI – The photo of the mother and daughter on the cover of the April issue of Blessings was recently taken in a place called Timbuktu. Ever heard of it? I don’t like to admit it, but I had to consult a World Atlas map to find it. I used to think that Timbuktu was a mythical place that people referred to when they wanted to describe a spot as far from home as possible. Timbuktu is an-all-too-real place in the West African country of Mali. There is a crisis going on there now as Islamist guerrillas clash with NATO forces. Thousands of innocent families fled their homes to escape the fighting and are hunkering in makeshift camps. Continue reading Bringing light into dark places

This entry is filed under Africa, Disaster, Disaster Relief, Mali and tagged Africa, Disaster Aid, Disaster Assistance, Disaster Relief, Mali, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International, Timbuktu.

Could you win an iPad mini in three minutes?

By Operation Blessing on April 19, 2013

These days, technology is being used in even the most remote corners of the world to help fight poverty—which is why we’d like to give you an opportunity to use technology to live your faith, so we’re giving away a brand new 16GB iPad mini with a custom “He Knows My Name” case! Continue reading Could you win an iPad mini in three minutes?

This entry is filed under Operation Blessing and tagged ipad, ipad mini, OBI, Operation Blessing, Operation Blessing International.

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