July 2024: CLA Legends Continues!

WOMAN’S & PASTOR’S RETREAT: CLA WEEK 3Our annual Catalyst Leadership Academy continued with the Resilient Woman and Resilient Pastor retreats in week 3 of CLA.”More than 40 women leaders and influencers were inspired and empowered to be radiant and resilient in their...

New Zealand Ministry Trip & Mission Nights

Pastor Amy spoke in two conferences and 6 churches during her recent ministry trip to New Zealand. God moved mightily in the services where people encountered God's love and freedom. She also taught principles on living in such a way that produces a lifestyle of...

UKRAINE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION

Christmas and New Year's at our Orphanage in Ukraine were a wonderful time as we also celebrated the 4 year anniversary of Living Pearl Children's Home with a visit from Pastor Amy. Thanks to your giving, the children all received Christmas gifts and a Christmas party...

TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY AND CHURCH LEADERS ON RESPONDING TO OFW (OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER) CONCERNS

Global Impact's anti-human trafficking advocacy campaign Freedom!Philippines held the first of a series of trainings to equip local government unit officials and church leaders with the necessary knowledge, skills and legal foundations for setting-up and mobilizing...

Tourism Areas Are High Risk for Human Trafficking

Children are most vulnerable and at high risk of being abused or trafficked in tourism areas, such as the beautiful surfing haven of Daahican, Mati, Davao Oriental. In January, Global Impact conducted a Human Trafficking Awareness session with the area's children to...

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March 2025 Newsletter

March 2025 Newsletter

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT New Zealand MinistryABOVE: Hope Centre Church NZ March 2025Earlier this month, Pastor Amy ministered at Hope Centre church in New Zealand. Global Impact staff, Jorgen Jordan shares more: Pastor Amy’s powerful message on Spiritual Resilience,...

February 2025 Newsletter

February 2025 Newsletter

Global Impact staff member hands out our curriculum at a January 2025 conference where over 200 students and their teachers received vital training to protect them from trafficking and online sexual abuse and exploitation.Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of...

January 2025 Newsletter

January 2025 Newsletter

As we step into this new chapter, we are filled with gratitude for the opportunities we've shared, the lives we've touched, and the growth we've witnessed together. May this year bring you renewed hope, endless possibilities, and abundant blessings in every area of...

Make an impact with Year  End Giving

Make an impact with Year End Giving

Dear Friend, I hope you had an incredible Christmas, and I want to wish you an amazing and happy new year! As this year closes I want to thank you for being a friend and partner to us here at Global Impact. Truly your giving and prayers make a world of difference. The...

December 2024 Newsletter

December 2024 Newsletter

Go to www.myglobal.org/christmas for: Photos & videos from past outreaches An opportunity to donate and spread Christmas cheer with the message of God’s love! A message from Founding Director Amy MurankoENCOURAGING, APPRECIATING AND SUPPORTING PASTORSNearly 250...

Giving Tuesday 2024

Giving Tuesday 2024

After an amazing weekend of thanksgiving, holiday, food, shopping and sales, it's the day to give to those in need. We invite you to give today toward making an impact this month of December. Christmas Outreaches over the last 30 years have impacted tens of thousands...

Happy Thanksgiving 2024

Happy Thanksgiving 2024

I want to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful to you as friends and partners.After Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, comes Giving Tuesday - a celebration of generosity around the world!Your compassion and generosity will make a positive...

Project Davao Smiles

Project Davao Smiles

FIRST TIME FOR THESE CHILDREN TO VISIT A DENTISTThese 2 moms showed in the picture are so joyful to have first time dental care for their children. These kids have never been to the dentist before! Here the children are being screened to assess their dental needs in...

September 2024 Newsletter

September 2024 Newsletter

Dear Global Impact Partners, We deeply appreciate your commitment and generosity, enabling us to have a meaningful impact on people's lives and share the love of God. We hope by reading our recently published comprehensive report, you will be encouraged and catch a...

August 2024 Newsletter

UKRAINE: LIVING PEARLThe summer is starting to fade away but our kids at Living Pearl have enjoyed it so much! Summer camp, swimming, crafts and field trips were opportunities for the kids to learn about the world around them, express their creativity and enjoy time...

July 2024: CLA Legends  Continues!

July 2024: CLA Legends Continues!

WOMAN’S & PASTOR’S RETREAT: CLA WEEK 3Our annual Catalyst Leadership Academy continued with the Resilient Woman and Resilient Pastor retreats in week 3 of CLA.”More than 40 women leaders and influencers were inspired and empowered to be radiant and resilient in their...

Catalyst Leadership Academy Kicks Off 16th Year!

Catalyst Leadership Academy Kicks Off 16th Year!

KAKAIDWAN YOUTH LEADERS CAMPThe camp’s name “Kakaidwan” meaning “my beloved” was chosen to impress upon the Aeta people that they are cherished by God!It was a hot and muddy mountainous hike to reach the campsite in the jungle of northern Philippines where our 16th...

Living Pearl CLASS OF 2024

Living Pearl CLASS OF 2024

It was a magical night of celebration as our five Pearls graduated from high school. As they embark on higher education and career paths, it was also a night of reflection for Pastor Sasha, Living Pearl Co-founder: “We were very excited, because most of them have been...

Prevention Is Better Than Rescue

Prevention Is Better Than Rescue

PHILIPPINES - This story of two teen girls highlights the critical role of education and awareness in preventing human trafficking. These girls had already paid money to someone posing as a recruiter, promising them a better future.While they lost their money, it was...

New Zealand Ministry 2024

New Zealand Ministry 2024

New Zealand - It was an incredible time with Grace Vineyard in Christchurch! Amy was their special guest speaker and preached 5 services at 3 campuses for Grace Vineyard’s “Missions Month”. Amy’s message, “God, you always have my YES” was also broadcast on the...

Following Missile Strikes, Emergency Funds Bring Aid

Following Missile Strikes, Emergency Funds Bring Aid

UKRAINE -Last month, following devastating Russian missile strikes in the Dnipro region of Ukraine, which caused casualties and destruction, we extended our support to Pastor Alla and her church working in the area. Two years ago, the church initiated a program to...

A Significant Milestone

A Significant Milestone

Left to right: Maxin M; Vitya; Diana; Maxim D; NikitaWatch the slideshow with more about each graduate.UKRAINE - Five of our Pearls are celebrating a significant milestone: high school graduation! Some of them arrived at Living Pearl as children and some as teenagers...

Always Open – A Special Request

Always Open – A Special Request

UKRAINE - Living Pearl: Last week we took in 5 siblings - their ages range from 3 years old to 15 years old. They were in a critical situation, their father died an alcohol related death and their mother - also an alcoholic - was severely neglecting them....

Never Turn a Child in Need Away

Never Turn a Child in Need Away

UKRAINE - We met these two sisters when we would visit their home periodically to bring food and clothing. When their living conditions became such that they were in danger, the girls were placed at Living Pearl. They showed signs of having experienced trauma and at...