For the past two weeks we have been 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.

KENYA – Little Lekini’s name means “small and weak.” And it was a fitting name.

Abandoned by his mother at a tender age, Lekini never received proper nutrition or care. At the age of three, he was severely emaciated, weighing only 17 pounds. (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…)

Operation Blessing staff Lara Coleman shares the latest on OBI’s relief and development projects in Haiti.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – After months of waiting and watching the little fish grow it was finally time to harvest the tilapia from Operation Blessing’s aquaponics system at Zanmi Beni Children’s Home.

Excitement was in the air as everyone watched the tilapia harvest and anticipation grew as the kitchen staff cleaned, breaded and fried the protein-packed fish. (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…)

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…)

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…)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – It’s Mother’s Day in Haiti, and for the kids at the Zanmi Beni Children’s Home it’s a time to celebrate and say thank you to all the staff “moms.” All of the children at Zanmi Beni are either orphans or were abandoned at birth, so it is the female staff members here that have developed special bonds with the children and shown them motherly love all year long. (more…)