A young widow struggles to provide for herself and young daughter after her husband passed away. She worked long 12-hour days drying fish at a factory that was three hours from her house, which left her no time to take care of her daughter. Find out how her new small business is changing their life.
Ten-year-old Munjed has been deaf since he was a baby. His life got even harder two years ago after he was hit by a car - causing his right eye to turn inward. See how Operation Blessing was able to help restore his vision and allow him to hear for the first time.
As the oldest child, Angela had to get up early each morning and walk two miles to get water for her family. She then had to complete the rest of her chores before walking another two miles to school. It’s no wonder why she continued to fall asleep in class and receive below average grades. See how a new water well changed her life.
One year later, Operation Blessing reflects back on the devastating Haiti earthquake, the relief efforts, and the hope and resilience of the Haitian people as they continue to journey toward recovery.
On this special day, more than 6,000 families receive food and gifts thanks to Operation Blessing's annual event with NFL Teams the Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Just a day after Hurricane Tomas unleashed heavy rains on the people of Haiti, Operation Blessing is back in the St. Marc region to combat cholera with clean water. Poor sanitation combined with widespread flooding threatens to spread the water-borne disease, which is why these water purification systems are critical in helping to save villagers' lives. To read more about the need for clean water in this region, visit the corresponding blog: http://bit.ly/wmoe_cholera. To make a donation to Oper...
Operation Blessing delivers clean water to families in Leogane, Haiti, where heavy flooding from Hurricane Tomas could raise the risk of cholera. Learn more about OBI's efforts in Haiti: http://www.operationblessing.org
Operation Blessing Haiti is gearing up to respond to any emergencies caused by Hurricane Tomas Learn more about OBI's efforts in Haiti: http://www.operationblessing.org
Twelve-year-old Wilson and his family live in a tent city, but for now, they are one of 25 families taking refuge in Operation Blessing's Port-au-Prince headquarters until Tomas passes. Learn more about OBI's efforts in Haiti: http://www.operationblessing.org
Operation Blessing responds to the deadly cholera epidemic in Haiti, installing water purification systems that can each provide up to 10,000 gallons of safe, clean drinking water for desperate families. Learn more about OBI's efforts to battle the spread of cholera in Haiti: http://www.operationblessing.org
Families in the remote village of Jevieux, Haiti, get much-needed clean water thanks to a water purification system as well as Lifesaver jerrycans that can filter and purify cholera-contaminated water.. Learn more about OBI's efforts to battle the spread of cholera in Haiti: http://www.operationblessing.org
The villagers of Luben were literally surrounded by cholera when the contaminated waters flooded the rice fields surrounding their village. Find out how Operation Blessing was able help this village turn the source of their disease into a source of life.. Learn more about OBI's efforts to battle the spread of cholera in Haiti: http://www.operationblessing.org
When Monica and her family went to collect water in their South African village, they often had to face dangerous wild hippos—and worse—the water they collected was not fit to drink. See how an Operation Blessing team found a safe, clean water solution for this family in need. To learn more about Operation Blessing's work go to: http://www.operationblessing.org
When she was just 3 months old, Yanti developed juvenile cataracts and by age six, was nearly blind. Find out how Operation Blessing helped Yanti get her sight back. To learn more about Operation Blessing's work go to: http://www.operationblessing.org
Operation Blessing successfully used Gambusia fish in New Orleans, following Hurricane Katrina, to treat thousands of stagnant swimming pools that were harboring mosquito larvae and threatening an outbreak of West Nile Virus. Now, they’re bringing the mosquito-eating fish to Haiti to tackle a disease still epidemic in the island nation: malaria. To learn more about Operation Blessing's work in Haiti go to: http://www.ob.org/haitirojects
Operation Blessing holds a medical clinic in Hana’s town, and finds out she and her sibling do not have funds for school. See how Operation Blessing helps Hana and her brother and sisters. To learn more about Operation Blessing's work go to: http://www.operationblessing.org
A unique partnership between Operation Blessing and Tide is bringing “Loads of Hope” to Zanmi Beni children’s home and the largest hospital in Haiti. To learn more about Operation Blessing's work in Haiti go to: http://www.ob.org/haitiprojects
Eight-year-old Hamzah has been walking on club feet every since he took his first step, and there was little hope of changing that because his parents were too poor to pay for surgery. See how OB helps Hamzah be able to live a normal life. To learn more about Operation Blessing's work go to: http://www.operationblessing.org
Before Manuel got sick, he used to love to run and play. But being sick changed all that. His mom could not afford to take him to a doctor, but when an OB clinic came to their town, she was finally able to get the help she needed for her son. To learn more about Operation Blessing's work go to: http://www.operationblessing.org
When an Operation Blessing Guatemala team visited Pueblo Modelo to distribute food for a famine relief project, they immediately noticed Maria’s unusual plastic house and were determined to help her. To learn more about Operation Blessing's work go to: http://www.operationblessing.org
Sukkur Pakistan children medical aid relief support flood rash typhoid cholera water born disease medicine camp healing disaster Operation Blessince sick sickness health camp malnutrition You can help bring relief to disaster victims now, visit: http://www.operationblessing.org
Operation Blessing partners with local churches to help storm victims recover in Guatemala. You can help bring relief to disaster victims now, visit: http://www.operationblessing.org
There are hundreds of thousands of displaced earthquake victims living in camps around Port Au Prince. The living conditions in the camps are appalling and children need to protect their feet. Operation Blessing is teaming up with Partners In Health and Artists For Peace And Justice to distribute Toms shoes. To learn more about Operation Blessing efforts in Haiti, visit: http://www.ob.org/haitiprojects
As widespread famine strikes Niger, Yacouba Seydou, Operation Blessing's national director for Niger, talks about how children are suffering the worst—and how Operation Blessing's food banks are delivering relief. To learn more about Operation Blessing, visit: http://www.operationblessing.org
Operation Blessing International's Kumar Periasamy shares his eyewitness account of the conditions among relief camps and what teams are doing to bring desperately needed clean water and medicine to flood victims. You can help bring relief to disaster victims now, visit: http://www.operationblessing.org
Because OBI partners cared enough to give, a mother of three in Guatemala was given the house she always dreamed of but could never afford. To learn more about Operation Blessing, visit: http://www.operationblessing.org
Summer in the U.S. is the middle of winter in the Southern Hemisphere, and in the high altitude regions of Peru, the temperatures are dipping dangerously low. Many children have died from pneumonia and others are suffering with respratory diseases. Find out how Operation Blessing is helping bring medical aid to this community. To learn more about Operation Blessing, visit: http://www.operationblessing.org
In a tough economy, Kevin's automotive transportation business took a hard hit and he could not provide food for his family. But thanks to Operation Blessing's partner, The Outreach Center, they got the help they needed. To learn more, visit : www.operationblessing.org
Yerramma makes the walk 2 or 3 times every day. The young mother of two picks up her baby daughter and her giant water jug, and heads down to the stream to get water. But this is no leisurely stroll. This is a dangerous walk for dangerous water. Find out her life has changed. You can help bring clean water to others like Yerramma by making a donation at www.operationblessing.org
Surviving India's slums is a daily struggle, but one that may be getting a little easier for thousands of impoverished families thanks to an innovative mobile hospital. To learn more, visit : www.operationblessing.org
