Last update: August 2020
On 4th August, a massive explosion occurred in the port area of Beirut, Lebanon, killing over 100 people and injuring about 5,000 others. The shockwaves of the explosion have brought serious damage to roads and buildings, leaving some 300,000 people homeless. According to local assessments, as a result of the catastrophe, up to 500,000 people are in dire need of different forms of assistance, such as food, clothing and shelter. Lebanon has also seen the rate of COVID-19 infections drastically increase over the past few weeks.
Please pray for the children and families affected by the devastating explosion in Beirut:
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Last update: April 2020
COVID-19 has developed into a global pandemic. For many developing countries – where water supply is unstable, medical and hygiene equipment is on low supply and living conditions are basic – to adopt such preventive measures and hygiene management strategies are extra challenging. Things are even worse in refugee camps, where a shortage of resources means that their inhabitants are especially susceptible to be infected.
Please pray for the vulnerable children and families affected by COVID-19:
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Last update: March 2020
People in various African countries, including Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Angola and Zimbabwe, are bearing the brunt of climate change. These countries are experiencing more frequent disasters, such as droughts, floods, cyclones and locusts, as well as the food crises that often come with them.
Please pray for the vulnerable children and families:
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Last update: March 2020
The conflict in Syria enters its tenth year with no sign of ending. Currently, over 10 million Syrians are still displaced both inside and outside the country. They have lost their home, some of their friends and family members, and their future.
Please remember the Syrian children and families in your prayers.
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Last update: June 2019
Since December 2013, South Sudan has been in the midst of an armed conflict. Some 4 million people have lost their homes and become displaced. In January 2019, nearly 800,000 South Sudanese were still remaining in Uganda, with food and clean water being two of the most urgent needs for them. On top of violence, South Sudanese also suffer from hunger. As the ongoing conflict continues to worsen the country’s deteriorating economy and food crisis, it is estimated that over 5.2 million people in South Sudan are experiencing food insecurity.
Please remember the South Sudan children and families in your prayers.
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Last update: June 2019
In August 2017, conflict broke out in Rakhine State, Myanmar. As of now, over 920,000 people, mostly Rohingyas, are stuck in the world’s largest refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, not knowing when to return home. Though escaped from violence and persecution, the refugees not only have to overcome their traumatic experiences in the past, but also face threats like poverty, human trafficking, malnutrition and natural disasters, making them reliant on humanitarian assistance
Please pray for the refugee children and families:
Last update: November 2017
Over 1 billion children experience violence every year globally. Violence threatens their survival and health, robs them of their right to education, and causes short and long-term physical, emotional and social consequences. It is important to address these issues and offer counselling and assistance to the victims, so that they feel safe and have their immediate needs met.
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Last update: November 2017
Many of the issues of violence, such as child labour, child marriage, child sacrifice, are prohibited by laws which, however, are not always enforced. Each one of us is called to speak out for orphans and the poor.
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Last update: December 2019
We thank God for the peace and grace we have enjoyed in 2019. We are truly blessed to have been able to not only live a life of peace and abundance but also help others in need.
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