PERU – At just two years old, Andrea needed help desperately. She was sick and her parents, Emerson and Rosa, didn’t know what was wrong. The nearest health clinic was closed and the closest hospital was over an hour away. Andrea and her family live in Belen, a poor community on the banks of the Itaya River outside Iquitos, Peru. Andrea’s parents are struggling
Read More… BEIRUT, Lebanon – This year a historically massive explosion at a port in Lebanon demolished the surrounding area for miles, taking over 200 lives. But you sent comfort and blessings to survivors like Walid after the Beirut explosion. Walid worked as a delivery driver for a well-known restaurant in the port area. He had thought he noticed a fire on his
Read More… 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. Regardless of these massive challenges, the generosity of our partners still made 2020 incredible. This year, we have witnessed extraordinary levels of human suffering that none of us will ever forget. From increased food insecurity, to natural disasters like Hurricane Eta, to the COVID-19 pandemic which
Read More… COSTA RICA - Marta is a single mother in Costa Rica with two sons. She is devoted to her family, striving to provide her children with the best life possible. But when COVID-19 hit Costa Rica, Marta lost her job. She was devastated and blindsided by the news. But her two sons at home motivated her to search for a new job. Marta travelled to different companies,
Read More… 2020 has been a difficult year for us all. Parents, children, and seniors alike have suffered from unprecedented hardships. Giving Tuesday is a way to help those suffering around the world. In the face of a global pandemic, hunger and food insecurity are at an all-time high and unemployment rates have skyrocketed. Because of this extreme need, Operation
Read More… TANZANIA – Innocent was born with a small cyst on the back of his head that soon turned into a life-threatening health issue. The cyst grew so large, Innocent couldn't move his head. Ultimately, this child’s life could only be helped through surgery in Tanzania. Innocent's mother told OB staff, "He cries a lot, and cannot move his head. At times,
Read More… MEXICO — When the sound of a storm wakes Adali in the night, she usually doesn’t think twice. Heavy rains are common in her area of Sinaloa, Mexico. But last November, the sound of thunder startled Adali from her sleep. She stepped out of her bed, only to feel her feet sitting in water that had crept into her home. Despite her best efforts to divert the path of the
Read More… By Don Thomson, National Director of Operation Blessing Japan The coronavirus pandemic has hit virtually every country in the world. Even Japan, with its high standards of hygiene and social etiquette where many are accustomed to wearing facial masks to prevent spread of flu and colds even during ordinary times, has not been immune. Many medical
Read More… You Have Brought An Overflow of Blessings
Blessings Magazine – March 2020
You Gave Clean Water and Fresh Food to a Boy in Need Also in this issue: Happenings – Catch up with the goings on at Operation Blessing!
A New Water Well in Thailand – Your gift overflows from a school to bless the village surrounding it
Restoring Hope After
Read More… Full Stomachs Grateful Hearts
Blessings Magazine – November 2019
When Susan’s mother lost her job, you stepped in to make sure she didn’t go hungry Also in this issue: Happenings — Catch up with the goings on at Operation Blessing!
Seeds of a Dream Bloom and Grow — You gave a garden and local store to a single mother in need
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