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our work overseas

We work with organizations around the world to help poor and vulnerable people overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture and access affordable health care

Agriculture

We help farmers organize into groups and build sustainable agro-enterprises.

Education

We promote access to high quality education, especially for marginalized kids.

Emergency Response and Recovery

We use vouchers to help people buy what they need and to boost local economies.
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Turn Dollars Into Change

Bring lasting change to children and their families. Become a regular donor and for just 80 cents a day, you can make a difference!

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Pray, fast and give to go deeper with Christ and live in solidarity with the world’s poor.

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