Far From Home
Myi once enjoyed a happy and peaceful life in a small village in picturesque region of Myanmar. About five years ago she and her family were forced to flee their home because of civil conflict. She now lives in a camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Myi, her husband, mother and five children … read more
Fighting Malnutrition Among the Karen
Naw San is a mother of three children living in the Kayin state of the country of Myanmar (also known as Burma). A member of the Karen ethnic group, Naw San has lived most of her life in fear of the ongoing civil conflict between the government soldiers and the Karen people. It … read more
Shielded from Harm
Suzie* sat on the grass strumming her guitar. Her nimble fingers moved from chord to chord. Her dimpled smile lit her eyes. She looked for all the world like a happy 11-year old girl, enjoying a beautiful day in the sunshine. And that was what she was. But she could have been … read more
Adventure with a Purpose
Rick looked at Lauren. They were enjoying their spontaneous conversation in the church parking lot, discovering similar interests and experiences. Rick knew he didn’t want the conversation to end. “Do you want to ride together sometime?” he asked, inviting her on a cycling adventure. Lauren cocked her head, regarding him. “Where would we … read more
Changing Lives in Thailand
As the country of Thailand has gone through rapid modernization over the last 30 years, ethnic groups, living in the hills and mountains of the country, have faced many challenges. Much of their homeland has been turned into national parks and forest reserves, and ethnic peoples across the country have been forced to … read more
Amina’s Story
On January 7th, the Canadian government extended the deadline for donations to the Syrian Emergency Relief Fund to February 29th. The impact of gifts given to registered Canadian charities to help Syrian refugees by the new deadline will be doubled. Your gift will help people like Amina, a Syrian refugee in Beirut, Lebanon. … read more
I Want to Be a Doctor
It is the worst humanitarian crisis in the world today. Four and a half million Syrians are seeking refuge from the brutal civil war which has torn apart their country and shattered their lives. Millions more try to keep ahead of the carnage by moving from village to village within Syria. The civil … read more
