NEWS AND ARTICLES
NEWS AND ARTICLES
NEWS AND ARTICLES
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
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...
Global Impact Hosts Virtual Summit On Trafficking In Persons And Online Sexual Exploitation Of Children
On July 30, 2021, Global Impact and other regional stakeholders held the first Virtual Summit on TIP and OSEC which was the highlight of this year's observance of the World Day Against Trafficking. Participated in by the academe, private & public agencies, and...
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...
Training For Hospital Emergency Department
Davao, Philippines - Unfortunately, violence against women and children have increased during pandemic lockdowns. However, we persist with strategy, collaboration, and determination alongside organizations and individuals who are dedicated to this fight. Dr Benedict...
Empowering YOUTH And WOMEN To Live In Their Greatest Potential!
PHILIPPINES - Global Impact in partnership with the Provincial Government of Davao Oriental, held the CLA Limitless Youth Summit with the theme “Together for Peace” last September 29 and 30. Participated by almost 300 youth leaders (ages 17 to 35) from the province,...
Global Impact Observes The International Day Of Peace
PHILIPPINES - The United Nations has declared September 21 as the International Day of Peace. On said day, Global Impact’s special episode of its weekly advocacy radio and livestream program featured peace advocates and partners Col. Gerry Besana of the Armed Forces...
I Cried with Happiness!
It truly was a dream come true last month, when our older children from Living Pearl Children’s Home in Ukraine took a trip to the Black Sea! For the first time in their lives, they experienced a vacation like no other.
Runaway Boys Find Home at Living Pearl
UKRAINE - Last month, we took in two young teenage boys who had been brought to us by the police. They are orphans who had run away from their foster family. They were being starved, forced to work hard, and beaten constantly. Our nurse is treating their wounds and...
Miles of Smiles!
Last month was full at Living Pearl Children’s Home! Easter activities, sports, picnics, Bible studies, haircuts, helping in the kitchen, playing in the yard, final exams for the school year, doctor appointments and birthday celebrations! Whew!! And we took in 5 new...