One of our newest partners in Mexico is the Foundation for Family Development (FDF), which serves children, youth, and women in a neighborhood that has be horribly affected by violence in the city of Monterrey. FDF provides a safe place …
Ceasefire between Burmese government and Karen National Union signed
Covenant World Relief partner “Partners Relief and Development” (Partners) is reporting that a ceasefire has been signed between the Burmese government and the Karen National Union. This is a welcome development for the Karen ethnic group, an internally displaced people …
Hope in the Midst of Violence
We recently received an update from the Covenant Church of South Sudan (ECCSS), who is working with us to end the extreme violence in South Sudan. This violence, which began in August of last year, is caused by those in …
Community Hope through Education
Filed under: Community Development
Tags: Education, Vietnam
For many of us, a good education is something that is taken for granted. With the new semester beginning this week (and my stress level rising!), I forget how blessed I am to be able to have such a great …
Ready to Serve–East Africa Update and Stories
The following is an update from our partner Medical Teams International. MTI is providing medical relief for many victims of the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa:
“Dr. Kwan Kew Lai, from Belmont, Mass., recently worked with hurting …