As we gathered up to cut the ribbon, not only were we surrounded by kids from over eight nations, but we all gathered together from various nations ourselves, from different churches and organizations, all walks of life, color of skin, and tongues.

Refugees, locals, governments, nonprofit organizations, and churches, all united by one thing: a deep love for Jesus and His love for His kids.

Andrea arrived at Ciudad De Dios at the age of 20 as a single mom with two kids, seeking safety from a violent relationship. Today, she leads the artisan group at Ciudad de Dios with fearless devotion and careful attention to those who are hurting the way she was when she arrived. This is the story of how God redeemed her past, into a present-day treasure.

Many families in Malawi's villages rely entirely on corn they harvest as their only food source. To grind the corn into a usable form, they must carry the bags far by foot, and the cost of using a corn grinder is too costly for many of the poorest families.

Community-led chicken coop projects have been a powerful way to provide the surrounding community access to iron and protein-rich foods and bring community members together to work on a joint project.

Our First Major Project: Supporting a Tijuana Refugee Shelter - Ciudad De Dios (City of God)