Covenant missionaries serving in Southeast Asia introduced Covenant World Relief to Dara. She leads an organization that has been equipping and empowering villagers to participate in the production of high quality silk. Dara told us that there are twenty-five separate …
From Manure to Silk
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Agriculture, Southeast Asia
Best Preparation for a Disaster
Filed under: Disaster Relief
Tags: Central African Republic, South Sudan
Oftentimes after a disaster, we hear there should be a progression from immediate relief to recovery to long-term community development. What about before a disaster happens? What is the best way for churches and Christian organizations to prepare for a …
Succeeding Together
When worth and identity are important to everyone, and when those things are threaten, or wholly ignored, your entire perspective on life changes. ACT for Congo seeks to bring unwed vulnerable mothers into society as productive, valued people. They seek …
Hope in Haiti
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Children, Haiti, Medical
The focus of Medical Team International (MTI) in Haiti is sustainability and training staff to provide healthcare that brings dignity to all people. It is more than just an outpatient service. They seek to engage in holistic healing. Here are …
Transformation in Children in Thailand
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Children, Thailand
The Bright Future Children’s Project continues to grow! Plans to only start out with 30 children have transformed as there are between 80-100 children that participate in the weekly program that is focused on teaching basic English skills, music, and …