NEWS AND ARTICLES

NEWS AND ARTICLES

NEWS AND ARTICLES

Surrounded By Love

Surrounded By Love

UKRAINE - "We recently had the privilege of visiting Living Pearl, an extraordinary orphanage in Ukraine.  As we arrived at the orphanage, all the children eagerly awaited us, each holding up drawings they had made. Tears filled our eyes as we received these beautiful...

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...

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...

Keeping Kids Safe as Virtual Learning Resumes

Keeping Kids Safe as Virtual Learning Resumes

PHILIPPINES - Global Impact's weekly advocacy program on radio and on the internet raised awareness on the various concerns of the education sector as schools open for the new academic year. Government agencies regulating basic and higher education institutions...