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Torchbearers International – Purtătorii de Făclie of Romania

October 4th, 2023|News|

DONATE NOW Christian education is vital for cultivating a Biblical worldview and equipping college students to become global disciples. It provides a strong spiritual foundation and fosters a sense of responsibility to share their faith worldwide, ensuring that they actively contribute to their communities and fulfill the Great Commission. Purtătorii de Făclie (PdF), the vibrant and the youngest Torchbearers center, is located in the picturesque Carpathian Mountains of Romania near Brasov. Their core mission revolves around supporting local churches and sharing the message of Jesus' resurrection with the Romanian people. PdF organizes a wide range of activities, [...]

Save Generation Development Association, (SGDA)

September 26th, 2023|News|

DONATE NOW Save Generation Development Association, (SGDA) has been working for the last 15 years since its formation in 2008. They work on different projects, primarily focusing on Women and Children, influencing them to lead their lives through faith. They are introduced to the word of God by teaching them about the exemplary life and teaching of the Lord, Jesus Christ. SGDA has 204 children at three operation areas in Ethiopia: Wonji Kuriftu, Bishoftu and Negele. The Great Commission Foundation, as our sponsorship partner, has taken on this mission to reach our beneficiaries through this [...]

Our Village Uganda – Community Partnership

September 20th, 2023|News|

DONATE NOW History Overview OVCP was founded by Terra Lorenz and Paul Bogere, who stumbled upon a corrupt orphanage in Iganga, Uganda, where children endured horrendous living conditions. In Uganda, impoverished families often resort to orphanages, believing it's the sole way to provide healthcare, education, and nutrition for their children. Shockingly, four out of five children in Ugandan orphanages have living relatives and institutionalization rates have surged by 1600% since 1992, causing family separations and social disconnection. Terra and Paul realized that families didn't want to abandon their kids but felt it was their only option for [...]

Restored Ministries – Restoration From Sexual Impurity

September 14th, 2023|News|

DONATE NOW The accessibility of pornography has surged with the exponential growth of internet media consumption, exerting a detrimental impact on our moral values, marriages, and family structures. Across the globe, individuals, both men and women, have found liberation from sexual addictions and various forms of trauma through the invaluable support provided by Restored Ministries. At the heart of Restored's philosophy lies the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, serving as the cornerstone of their teaching and support programs. By seamlessly integrating biblical principles, cutting-edge scientific insights, and effective coaching techniques, individuals consistently find a safe space [...]

Fida International

September 5th, 2023|News|

DONATE NOW 13-Year-Old Lamia Prevented Her Friend’s Child Marriage Source: https://www.fida.info/en/news/news/13-year-old-lamia-prevented-her-friends-child-marriage/ This story highlights the issue of child marriage in Bangladesh and the importance of raising awareness to protect the rights of young girls. The story revolves around a sixth-grader named Lamia, who is determined to end child marriages in her community. Despite legal restrictions on child marriages in Bangladesh, Lamia's friends are still at risk of being married off at a young age due to poverty, superstition, and tradition. In Bangladesh, the legal marriage age is 18, yet some of Lamia's friends are either already married [...]

The Stoplight Approach – Fostering Emotional Intelligence

August 29th, 2023|News|

DONATE NOW Emotional intelligence evolves over time, fostering meaningful human connections. It significantly enhances work performance, patient care quality, and employee well-being by encompassing empathy, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and social skills. This vital attribute empowers effective team coaching, stress management, feedback delivery, and collaboration, constituting 90% of differentiating high achievers. The global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns have severely impacted the mental and relational well-being of children and adolescents worldwide, with 80%-90% experiencing school closures. Such events and analogous situations can influence children's mental and emotional health, thereby affecting their maturation. Nurturing youngsters' social and emotional skills is [...]