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Stories of hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
Grace to the Humble
The Bible consistently teaches that God gives grace—unmerited favor, kindness, help, and empowerment—to those who are humble, while he opposes or resists the proud. This principle appears most directly in the proverb: “Surely he scorns the scornful, but gives grace to...
Coffee & Champurradas
The metal door squeaked on rusty hinges as it opened into a dimly lit room. The smell of mildew and fresh laundry mingled together in the air. As my eyes adjusted to the low light, I noticed an old table whose paint was chipped and peeling. A couple smiled warmly as...
From Abandoned to Chosen
I am Sarah Chrysolite, a mother of two beautiful children, and I have been serving as the India Country Director for World Orphans since February 2026. I was born and brought up in a pastor’s family. From the outside, it may have looked like a perfect Christian...
Humility
This issue of World Orphans Insight is focused on humility. Our world doesn’t always value humility, but God’s Word certainly does, and Jesus’ life displayed it time and time again. Jesus spoke and acted in unexpected humility. The world was waiting for a king, and...
Where Hope Takes Root: A Partnership Forged in Vulnerability
Kate BordersSr. Director of Operations At World Orphans, it is one of our deepest joys to see how God uses partnership to cultivate hope, even across cultures and great distances. Authentic friendship becomes the vessel for this hope, as beautifully demonstrated by...
A Legacy of Hope
The Enduring Faith of Phides Wakesho Kaia Kathy DavisSr. Director of Wholistic Care It was an ordinary afternoon in June when Phides Kaia’s world changed forever. On the other end of the phone, the voice of my beloved friend in Kenya carried the sound of her deepest...
Holding on to Hope: Agape’s Story
Mark GummSr. Director of Ministry Ethiopia, South Africa, and Haiti In a quiet corner of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a story of hope, resilience, and faith continues to inspire me and all who hear it. I met Agape earlier this year while visiting our World Orphans church...
Hope for the Next Generation
By Josh Mitchell Church Partnership Director There’s something powerful about seeing lives rooted in hope and righteousness. Scripture tells us, “When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices” (Proverbs 11:10). The flourishing of God’s people isn’t just for...
My Only Hope
An Interview with Belgenesh Wolde MichaelEthiopia Country Director For Belgenesh, our Ethiopia Project Manager, ministry isn’t theoretical—it’s personal. When she guides caregivers through financial hardship, family instability, and the challenges of single...
A Letter from the President: More Hope for More Families
Dear Friends, As the new year approaches, it seems like a good time to share some of the ways we are working to bring more hope to more families. Today, there are a lot of really good things happening. I am so hopeful for the future as I look back and see God’s...
“I will not forget you!”
by: Randy Phillips / Sr. Director of Church Partnership “I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” (Isaiah 49:15-16) The prophet Isaiah writes of Israel’s God, who never forgets their story and suffering...
A Better Life
by: Sabria Sadiq / Kurdistan, iraq As told to: Nihad M Ad / World Orphans Iraq My name is Sabria Sadiq, and I live in Soran, Kurdistan, Iraq. I am a mother of two sons. In the 1980s, when Kurdish groups fought for their freedom, many fled to Iran due to conflicts with...