Flying from the cool highland of Addis Ababa in central Ethiopia southwest to the hot lowland of Gambella near the border with Sudan, it felt like we were entering a different country. We had seen poverty in the highland areas, …
Global Church Responds to Earthquake in Haiti
“Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” – II Corinthians 8.2
The Global Church—often out of extreme poverty– is welling up in rich generosity on behalf of the people …
Haiti Update- Saturday, February 6
From Medical Teams International:
We currently have 22 volunteers and two staff in Haiti. Our ninth team of volunteers is scheduled to leave on Sunday, February 7. Since the earthquake happened, we have sent 30 volunteer orthopedic surgeons, anesthesiologists, general …
Water Lifeline for Quake Survivors
Story by Julian Lukins, Photos by Ray Tollison (World Relief International)
An anxious and excited throng dashes towards the water truck as it pulls up outside the shanty camp of makeshift shelters in Port-au-Prince.
Such dry, dusty camps have become …
Thriving in the Midst of Great Challenges
Over the past three days Debbie Blue, Robert Johnson and I have had the great opportunity of visiting threes project sites in Ethiopia of our partner Water First. CWR has partially funded the three water system projects. One is fully …
