According to UN estimates, Uganda is home to a quarter of all AIDS orphans in the world, around two million children, who are often cared for by their elderly grandparents. The plight of the rural poor is especially dire. There is often not enough food, access to medications, or secure housing for these grandparents, […]
In August 2022, Jars of Oil Mission Africa hosted a children’s Bible camp. They taught basic Bible stories, led the children in memorizing Scripture and singing, and offered various crafts and exercise activities. They found that most of the children who attended had no knowledge of the Bible, and, as a result, they came away […]
Having adequate nutrition during the first three years is crucial for children’s lifelong physical and mental development and for building healthy immune systems. According to World Food Program, nearly one in four El Salvadorans cannot afford the food needed for a healthy diet. The consequences of this are far-reaching. Mothers who are malnourished during […]
Misión Integral Urbano Rural (MISIUR) improves the quality of life for poor children and their families in Peru through comprehensive spiritual and physical care. MISIUR operates two after-school programs, serving 100 children and youth each day. These programs create a safe place away from gang violence where children are fed physically and spiritually. The children […]