stories from the field

Group of Zambian women show off clothes they've sewn.

Sewing a Better Future

Within the Eastern Province of Zambia, many single, divorced and widowed women find it exceedingly difficult to provide for their household’s basic needs. But our local partner uses self-help groups to empower these women to build sustainable small businesses.

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Family standing in front of the home built as part of the housing program in Malawi

Building Hope in Malawi

Malawi’s struggles have worsened due to COVID-19 and storms like Cyclone Ana, displacing over 190,000 people. Safe homes for these vulnerable families can provide shelter, stability, and hope.

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Group of Ugandan girls from the Project Princess Ministry in Uganda, standing together

What a Princess Looks Like

Poverty hampers Ugandan girls’ dreams, leading to early marriages. Your support changes that. Over 2,000 girls find refuge through education and empowerment, offering them hope and dignity for a brighter future.

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Community in El Cordoncillo, El Salvador receiving packages of food from the Friendly Hand Foundation

Feeding Hope on Cordoncillo Island

Join us on a journey to Cordoncillo Island. Amidst wealth and poverty, Cross International and our local partner provide food relief to families in need. Together, we bring hope, compassion, and sustenance to create lasting impact.

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Group of people during class at Alfalit

The Power of Knowledge

Nearly one in five people in the province of Barahona has never received any type of schooling. Elil was one of them. She felt ashamed because she couldn’t read or write. But an unexpected answer came in the form of a literacy program.

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Group of Zambian women show off clothes they've sewn.

Sewing a Better Future

Within the Eastern Province of Zambia, many single, divorced and widowed women find it exceedingly difficult to provide for their household’s basic needs. But our local partner uses self-help groups to empower these women to build sustainable small businesses.

Read More »
Family standing in front of the home built as part of the housing program in Malawi

Building Hope in Malawi

Malawi’s struggles have worsened due to COVID-19 and storms like Cyclone Ana, displacing over 190,000 people. Safe homes for these vulnerable families can provide shelter, stability, and hope.

Read More »
Group of Ugandan girls from the Project Princess Ministry in Uganda, standing together

What a Princess Looks Like

Poverty hampers Ugandan girls’ dreams, leading to early marriages. Your support changes that. Over 2,000 girls find refuge through education and empowerment, offering them hope and dignity for a brighter future.

Read More »
Community in El Cordoncillo, El Salvador receiving packages of food from the Friendly Hand Foundation

Feeding Hope on Cordoncillo Island

Join us on a journey to Cordoncillo Island. Amidst wealth and poverty, Cross International and our local partner provide food relief to families in need. Together, we bring hope, compassion, and sustenance to create lasting impact.

Read More »
Group of people during class at Alfalit

The Power of Knowledge

Nearly one in five people in the province of Barahona has never received any type of schooling. Elil was one of them. She felt ashamed because she couldn’t read or write. But an unexpected answer came in the form of a literacy program.

Read More »

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