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Get a better understanding of refugees around the world… in only 15 minutes
The crisis in Ukraine has understandably been top of mind for all of us these last few months. There has been record-breaking fundraising to support the people of Ukraine (including over $1.5 million raised here at Global Impact) and it’s deeply moving to witness this swell in support. Certainly, other refugee crises have captured the […]
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE: Food Boxes For Refugees in Cairo During Pandemic
Food Boxes Help Refugees in Cairo Put Meals on the Table During the Pandemic Trigger warning: The stories below include content that will be hard to read, including sexual violence. Aisha is a single mother of a 5-year-old and a 7-year-old. An Eritrean refugee, she came to Cairo to find safety and work so that […]
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE: Gardens in Paraguay
A more hopeful new chapter in Paraguay The average farm in the United States is about 443 acres. In rural Paraguay, a 2,500-acre farm is considered to be small to medium scale. This vast area is known as the Gran Chaco. For most of its history, this land has been home to indigenous communities. The […]
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE: Water for LIFE in an arid region of Kenya
Think about the running track at your local high school. One lap is about 400 meters. Imagine having to walk around that track 50 times (!!) every day in order to get clean water. Plus, if you want to wash your clothes, you need to carry your laundry for 50 laps, too. Now imagine only […]
