LATIN AMERICA – Just when we hoped hurricane season was finally wrapping up, category 4 storm Hurricane Eta smashed into Central America, causing severe damage. Currently, it continues to circle the Gulf of Mexico and remains a threat to the region.
Although it first made landfall in Nicaragua, the storm continued to ravage a number of other nations.
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It was an ordinary day in 1978 when Pat Robertson announced on live TV, "I've got a surprise!" That was the start of what would become one of the greatest humanitarian organizations in the world: Operation Blessing.
He explained the inspiration for starting Operation Blessing came from the words of Isaiah 58. "It says if you draw out
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The family of 8-year-old Fabiola in Mexico suffered from a lack of healthy food. She and her siblings went too often without adequate nutrition. Then friends like you supplied their village with a community garden to provide nutrient-rich foods. And the kids find joy in being a part of growing their own produce! Amidst the war in Ukraine, staggering inflation,
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The community water system in Yargüera is only the beginning. No resource has shaped mankind like clean, safe water. From whole nations to individual communities like the ones we support in Honduras and Peru, water access shapes life. Lack of access to it has a detrimental impact on just about everything. In fact, it’s estimated that
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WORLDWIDE – Conflict in Ukraine, droughts in Africa, COVID-19 lockdowns, supply chain disruptions, inflation, political crises—all of these have led to increasing numbers of hungry people! Even before these calamities, the United Nations reported that one in nine people in the world lacked sufficient food and face food insecurity. And now, the hunger
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The unpleasant truth behind the need for a World Water Day is that not everyone in the world has the water resources they need to live a healthy life. As the world population expands, it is important that these problems are addressed. Clean, safe water for drinking, hygiene and proper sanitation is something that no human being should have to live
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This year, you can take your Christmas to a new level and bring the whole world into the celebration!
Christmas is always a special time of joy and giving. From Costa Rica to Kenya to Japan and beyond, each nation has its own rich and wonderful traditions for celebrating the birth of Christ. We’ve gathered this exclusive collection of eleven
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MEXICO -- Did you know that you can cook shrimp using only lime juice and a little time? It's true! In this video, Sissi and Paco will show you how to make traditional Mexican Shrimp Aguachile, a classic recipe that is sure to please. You will need a pound of fresh shrimp and 5-10 limes to start. Squeeze the juice from the limes and make sure all the shrimp are covered
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GUATEMALA -- Hola! Welcome to beautiful Guatemala. Today, Geraldina will show us how to make the delicious and flavorful classic, Guatemala Chojin salad. This recipe features a unique ingredient: pork rinds! When crushed up, the pork rinds add a tasty crunch to this colorful dish. Combined with peppery radishes, juicy tomatoes, and peppermint, this
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Warm weather, time outdoors, and fresh healthy food are all gifts of the sunny summer months. Our summer recipe booklet download looks to infuse your summertime meals with healthy nutritious recipes from around the world. Each recipe is selected from a country that Operation Blessing friends like you are supporting with your kindness and love. The
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