Joseph is wearing a big smile that’s verging on laughter as he rests under the sun cover in Isiro, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He’s beginning to see shapes and faces for the first time in years. Cataracts had taken his sight long before, adding to Joseph’s other physical challenges, including hearing impairment and…
Health & Medical Ministries
Sight Restored, Spiritual Eyes Opened in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
New Homes and Full Hearts
Two and a half years ago, Josh Jones sat on his couch unconcerned about the reports of an EF4 tornado making its way toward Mayfield, Kentucky. A lightning bolt suddenly struck just outside the window, jolting Josh off the couch and into his truck. This was no ordinary storm. “It was like something I had…
Health & Medical Ministries
New Health Center Expands Medical Care in Niger
Samaritan’s Purse recently opened an integrated health center in Regaou village in Niger, an area that has historically high rates of malnutrition. Our center is a welcome addition for the impoverished region as it will significantly increase access to medical care for Regaou’s 11,000+ residents. Previously, the only medical care option was one nurse working…
Health & Medical Ministries
Restoring Sight in Liberia
With one hand outstretched and the other gripping a walking stick, Morry stumbled forward as a nurse led him to the operating room. Before surgery, Morry offered the same prayer he’s repeated for the last seven years: “God, please make my eyes free again.” Morry was among the 181 patients who recently received surgery during…
Operation Christmas Child
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second largest country in Europe after Russia and is known for its agricultural production. Samaritan’s Purse began distributing gift-filled shoeboxes there in 1996 and launched The Greatest Journey, our follow-up discipleship program, in this nation in 2010. Samaritan’s Purse has also been actively providing food,…
Operation Christmas Child
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea is located just north of Australia and east of Indonesia. It is made up of the eastern half of the world’s second largest island, New Guinea, as well as many surrounding islands. The landscape ranges from swamps to mountainous highland areas with an animal population including varied marsupials, reptiles, and over 40…
Operation Christmas Child
Guinea
Guinea is located on the West African coast and borders five other nations. It is known for its three major rivers as well the possession of a significant portion of the world’s bauxite, the main ingredient in aluminum. Iron, gold, and diamonds are also harvested here. In 1999, Samaritan’s Purse began hosting Operation Christmas Child…
Operation Christmas Child
Egypt
A meeting point between North Africa and the Middle East, Egypt is known for its landmarks of the pyramids and the Great Sphinx. The country also strategically connects the Mediterranean to the Red Sea through the Suez Canal. In Biblical times, it was the location where the people of God were subject to slavery. Today,…
