In 2001 a series of earthquakes shook El Salvador. The devastation from the earthquakes created critical and life-threatening situations. The country had been crippled by natural disasters and civil war, leaving poverty and its struggles as a lingering burden on its people. Since 2002 Shelter Canada has been working in El Salvador.  With missionaries, local churches, representatives from local communities, Shelter Canada continues to build relationships through the provision of sustainable housing, all in the name of Jesus Christ. Over these years, God has enabled us to develop a growing team of indigenous, in-country staff that are vital [...]

The greatest invitation in history, in or out of crisis, is to follow Jesus - all the way to eternity. RSVP means the response to an invitation and we share the ultimate invitation to receive the gift of salvation, paid for by Jesus’ death. We must never forget that our ultimate sickness is spiritual and the ultimate cure is faith. Eternity grabs our attention when the news reports worldwide numbers of COVID deaths daily and when our regular distractions have been removed. What an opportunity to minister to the soul. We continue on our spiritual mission, strengthening and [...]

In Fiji, families, and children are currently at risk from the dual crisis of COVID-19 and the severe category 5 Cyclone Harold.  Amidst the lockdown of the pandemic, many people have lost jobs and any source of income to meet basic needs relating to food and shelter.  In addition to this crisis, the island group was hit by Cyclone Harold resulting in loss of housing and food sources.  This is especially felt on the island in some areas where entire villages were destroyed. We are in daily contact with our staff in Fiji who continue to minister to [...]

Likoni, Mombasa, Kenya is where the poorest of the poor in Mombasa live. For over 20 years, Education for Life has been helping these underprivileged children and families by providing access to food, medical help, an education, and, in some cases, shelter. During this COVID-19 crisis, this help is needed more than ever. EFL (www.educationforlife.net) is the only charitable organization working in this area. The lockdown imposed means people here have no jobs and no money to buy food or medical supplies. EFL’s long term presence in Likoni makes them a trusted centre of COVID-19 relief for many [...]

Prayer must be at the center of the Church’s COVID-19 response. Now more than ever in our lifetimes, the Body of Christ must come together in prayer and worship and corporately proclaim the beauty of Jesus. For 20 years, the International House of Prayer (IHOPKC) has maintained 24/7 live prayer with worship from our Global Prayer Room in Kansas City. We continue to be fully committed to this mandate despite the COVID-19 crisis—even though carrying it out does look different in light of the coronavirus situation. And through our live web stream—which also broadcasts 24 hours a day—thousands [...]

Desperate people living in desolate locations have always been the most vulnerable. The people of South Omo, Ethiopia know this is true! COVID-19 placed them in even greater jeopardy! Having lived without clean water and the subsequent health risks, they are now in a desperate fight for their lives. Personal hygiene and proper protective equipment and supplies will be their only chance to survive the coming pandemic. They are our friends, family, and ministry focus. Help us get them the life-saving supplies they need. These people, particularly the outlying rural villages and tribal areas where we serve, have [...]

In Winnipeg, we have been practically helping hundreds of newcomer refugee families in the last few years with furniture, jobs, coaching, food, as well as spiritual guidance.  Now with this COVID-19 crisis many of these families are being laid off from work or struggling to make ends meet.  Many may not even able to collect government assistance because they have not been able to secure full-time work, or they were working cleaning contracts for friends. Many do not have much extra income to pay for rent, food, or safety items. We still get daily requests for meeting practical [...]

Families all over the world are suddenly spending a whole lot more time with each other.  That’s great! Until it isn’t. The stress of being out of routine, not being able to spend time with friends, having to do school in a new and different way, perhaps facing financial difficulties, health concerns - these all take their toll. The Stoplight Approach has a lot to offer parents as they learn how to cope with this new family life. Urgent Needs Using the science of how the brain works, how it responds to stress, and translating that into [...]

The COVID-19 Crisis here in Vancouver, Canada has impacted many of the refugees, international students, immigrants, and others in our ministry scope. Many have lost jobs that they rely on to pay rent and keep food on the table, and because of their status in the country, they are not eligible for the same relief as Canadians or permanent residents. Urgent Needs In addition to many physical needs that are being raised due to the COVID-19 Crisis, loneliness, isolation, worry for families who are still in their home countries, and stress is affecting those we are ministering [...]

The pandemic has been a disastrous time in the world creating chaos, desperation, hopelessness in every part of human society. Amazing Grace Missions is sympathetic to this situation and is helping and wants to increase its assistance to those in need. We see the desperation and hopelessness in the eyes of the people, at the same time, we give hope to all the people we are helping in this tumultuous times of the uncertainty. Through a personal approach to each one of the members of Amazing Grace Missions, we know their concerns, their fears, their uncertainty about the [...]