Relief and Development News
New life among the tombstones 16-May-2012 | Philippines
OM Philippines is bringing hope to cemetery-dwellers in the city of Cebu.
Club is about to start! 15-May-2012 | Bangladesh
Boys’ club, similar to Sunday school, is eagerly anticipated by the boys and helpers alike.
Crossing borders, bringing hope 14-May-2012 | El Salvador
A group of 32 Salvadorians recently crossed borders to share the gospel with people in Belize.
Meat for Christmas 9-May-2012 | Bangladesh
Many Christian families in Bangladesh cannot afford food for community celebrations, so the team helped out during Christmas last year.
Mercy Teams International celebrates 10 years 1-May-2012 | Singapore
MTI welcomed over 400 donors and friends to the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore on 21 April to celebrate God’s faithfulness over the past 10 years.
More than mere religion 27-Apr-2012 | Bangladesh
Sami grew up in a poor family in Bangladesh, but discovered the richness of God's Word and His faithfulness.
The hands of Jesus 23-Apr-2012 | South Africa
Nonyameko was devastated when she tested HIV-positive, but through prayer and the love of people at the AID Hope centre, she found hope in Jesus.
Keeping the faith 12-Apr-2012 | Bangladesh
Annon's struggle to stay close to God was rewarded as he studied His Word and learnt to trust Him.
Wanted: people with heart 5-Apr-2012 | Central Asia
A partner relief and development organisation provides pre- and post-natal care and midwife training, along with care for the disabled, in Afghanistan.
Bringing life to the lake 5-Apr-2012 | Zambia
God is raising up His own small fleet through OM Lake Tanganyika.
Earthquake leaves dozens dead or missing 4-Apr-2012 | Philippines
OM Philippines is working in partnership with several churches to bring relief to victims of the recent 6.7-magnitude earthquake on Negros Island.
Bringing change in Haiti 22-Mar-2012 | Haiti
Many Haitians now know Christ as Lord as a result of the aid brought to the country during the two years since the devastating earthquake.
Rebuilding Japan: A look at OM’s relief effort over the last year 20-Mar-2012 | Japan
OM Japan feels honoured to have played a small part in helping bring hope and relief to tsunami survivors.
The ‘turn-and-turn-about’ sisters 15-Mar-2012 | Bangladesh
Whilst one sister sews, the other does the chores—an arrangement made possible through the tailoring classes provided by the team in Bangladesh.
Child brides from the slum 6-Mar-2012 | Bangladesh
Many young girls in the Bangladesh slum barely have time for a childhood before they get married and cope with family life.
Sheltering with love 27-Feb-2012 | Mexico
At the end of last year, a team of 10 brought help and God’s Word to two impoverished communities in the Mexican state of Chiapas.
The diligent tailoress 17-Feb-2012 | Bangladesh
Although older than most of the other students, Pura was determined to make the most of her tailoring training.
It's not just about money 14-Feb-2012 | Moldova, Republic of
In a country where unemployment is high and salaries low, OM Moldova runs a course to give locals courage and knowledge to start small businesses.
AIDSLink International holds fifth symposium 13-Feb-2012 | Nepal
With gratitude to God for five years of ministry, 17 AIDSLink representatives convened in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 16 – 21 January for the fifth AIDSLink...
Hope in the darkest of places 6-Feb-2012 | Bangladesh
Through the life and simple witness of Sonia and her believing neighbour, the news of God’s kingdom spreads in a Bangladesh slum.
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We believe God’s love transforms the whole of life—spiritual, emotional, physical and social. God is changing lives through the demonstration of this love as we address people’s needs, help them build a better future and offer eternal hope in Jesus. These are their stories.
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