Orphaned, abandoned and scarred in the worst way, little girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo huddle in the jungles...terrified of who will capture and hurt them as tribal conflicts rage all around.
8-year-old Naresiah takes you on a journey through her home and village to show you what it is like for her as a Maasai Girl in Kimana, Kenya.
As Syrian refugees flee their homes amid dangerous conflict, many have crossed into neighboring Jordan—seeking safety in abandoned buildings and makeshift camps. But few have the resources they need to survive. See how Operation Blessing is helping to reach these vulnerable families.
Operation Blessing is serving Syrian refugees that have fled to northern Jordan, providing relief kits containing food, hygiene supplies and other essential items to these families in crisis.
In Sierra Leone, malaria can be a life-threatening problem if left untreated. At an Operation Blessing-supported medical clinic, teams provide free medical care and treatment for hundreds of hurting children and families.
Famine in Niger left three generations of Ahmadou's family without enough food to make it through the year. Thanks to supporters of Operation Blessing, teams provided life-saving relief to help rescue his family from hunger.
For refugees fleeing civil war in Gao, Mali, in search of safety, many now find themselves in desperate need of medical care. See how Operation Blessing is meeting the needs for displaced children and families in the midst of a hostile crisis.
I am called to help the poor, the hungry, the thirsty, the hurting, the abused, the broken. Watch this video to see what others are called to do and then share yours with your friends and family!
Everyday, Operation Blessing teams are working to alleviate suffering, save lives, help the poor, and bring hope to people all over the world. Take a look at the impact being made across the U.S. and worldwide thanks to Operation Blessing partners and friends.
Although New York winters are always difficult, this one has been devastating for the residents of Breezy Point. Months after Hurricane Sandy struck, so many people are still without water, electricity and necessities. Learn how people like you continue to reach out with hope to those still suffering in such deep need.
When three-month-old Brian developed a severe cough and fever that wouldn’t respond to home treatments, his mother panicked. Without strong medicine, how could her baby hope to survive?
Angel supported his family by selling homemade ice cream in their Mexican village, but after a hurricane swept away his equipment, this family could only afford to feed each child one cracker per day. Discover what gave them the hope they so desperately needed.
Assembling fireworks is a dangerous occupation, but that’s what fourteen-year-old Rosy and her mother Fatima did every day beginning at 4 a.m. just to make ends meet. See how God had better things in mind for this family.
After taking in six of their grandchildren to raise, Grandma Maria tried to find a way to bring in some extra income to help her husband support their expanded family. See how God used people like you to bless these loving grandparents.
Seven-year-old Geiser loves art, but a juvenile cataract made that difficult when it began to cause blindness in one eye. Find out how Operation Blessing partners helped restore Geiser's vision.
A 4-hour walk across treacherous terrain under the hot sun poses dangerous risks for Misael's family, but they have no choice if they want access to water. See how Operation Blessing gave their community the gift of clean water and a safer life.
Marvin and Ingrid were soon-to-be new parents, but late in the pregnancy a doctor told them their child would be born with a cleft lip and palate. See how Operation Blessing brought smiles to the whole family.
When Alivia began having mysterious medical problems that landed her in the hospital for several months at a time, she was too weak to work. Without an income, how could this single mother provide for her three children?
Al was used to challenges, having lost both legs to complications of diabetes, but then Hurricane Sandy sent several trees smashing through the roof of his bedroom. As rain drenched him in his bed, Al wondered how he was going to survive all the damage to his home.
Thanks to Operation Blessing partners, residents of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, are getting help from "angels" as they rebuild their lives after Hurricane Sandy devastated their community.
When Baby Lesly was born in a rural village of Guatemala, her mother had to hide the baby girl to keep her from being killed. Learn what saved Lesly’s life in more ways than one.
Abandoned by her parents and left to scavenge the dumps for food, 11-year-old Mary finally found a safe refuge. But she had one wish: to have more beauty in her life. See how Operation Blessing partners helped make that possible.
In the first community gathering since Hurricane Sandy, residents of Breezy Point took a break from weeks of cleanup and recovery efforts to enjoy a special holiday lunch with special musical guests, The Irish Tenors.
Volunteer now with Operation Blessing to help Superstorm Sandy victims by removing debris and helping to rebuild flood-damaged homes. Help us bring hope to struggling families after the hurricane, sign up here now: ob.org/volunteer/joinNow.html
On the east side of Queens, New York, is the community of Far Rockaway. One week after Sandy battered the peninsula, the neighborhood is still without power and Operation Blessing is there providing food and relief for over 1,500 people.
Residents of battered Breezy Point are bracing for bad weather brought on by winter storm Athena. See why Operation Blessing is committed to helping homeowners of this neighborhood in Queens, NY.
Breezy Point was hit hard by Sandy and the effects of the storm still remain. Operation Blessing is helping the community recover from the storm, but on Thanksgiving our teams traded in their tools to prepare and serve the residents a full Thanksgiving meal. Take a moment to see why residents have one more reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving.
Operation Blessing's President Bill Horan speaks to the need in Breezy Point, New York, after the homes of firefighters and policemen are burnt to the ground following Superstorm Sandy.
Operation Blessing's President Bill Horan speaks to the need in Breezy Point, New York, after the homes of firefighters and policemen are burnt to the ground following Superstorm Sandy.
Families are struggling in Far Rockaway, New York, after superstorm Sandy. Operation Blessing is on the scene and providing much-needed food to hurting residents.
