From Humble Beginnings to Hope for the Future
In January 2007, Mike Dee and I made our first visit to Mapampi, Zambia. I still remember walking into the local village school—it had only a grass-thatched roof and no classroom furniture to speak of. That moment left a deep impression on both of us.
We will provide Hope for the Future to more than 500 orphan children in Kenya & Zambia by empowering them to attend school in 2025!
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A Growing Miracle: Festus and the Gift of Family at House of Faith
When Gideon and baby Festus arrived at House of Faith, little Festus was just one month old — fragile, tiny, and in need of love and care. Today, by God’s grace, Festus is over one year old, thriving, growing, and full of life!
AT the House of Faith Orphanage, we received our first child in March 2008.
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Great Commandment Workshop Empowers 251 Ministry Leaders to Serve Orphaned Children
On Saturday, Lusaka, Zambia became the gathering place for a powerful move of God as 251 ministry leaders came together for the Great Commandment Workshop at Saint Paul’s United Church of Zambia. This impactful event was born out of much prayer and a deep desire to equip the Body of Christ to respond to the Biblical call to care for orphaned and vulnerable children.
A key highlight of the day was the commissioning of 193 individuals as GO! Ambassadors. These newly commissioned leaders made a public commitment to serve orphan children in their churches, communities, and beyond — carrying the message of love, advocacy, and practical support.
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Haftu Tilahun of Ethiopia | Story of Impact
We partner with Life Center Ethiopia to serve orphans and widows in Ethiopia. We provide nutrition support for 25 Orphan children.
We are honored that we can work with them to care for orphan children in Ethiopia.
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ICS Child Care Plus – Empowering Education, Changing Lives.
The 2025 ICS Child Care Plus Report reveals a powerful story of transformation and hope. Since our launch, we have witnessed a tremendous increase in student enrolment, a clear indication that the right support and targeted interventions can open doors for countless children who were previously left behind.
In our province, there are an estimated 35,000 orphaned children who face many challenges. Access to education, food, and basic needs can often seem like a distant dream. However, thanks to the kindness and generosity of people like you, children now have hope for a brighter future.
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Exciting Progress at House of Faith Orphanage in Zambia!
At the House of Faith in Zambia, we’re celebrating some truly wonderful progress among our children—especially our Grade Seven girls, who are working hard in preparation for their final exams this coming October!
AT the House of Faith Orphanage, we received our first child in March 2008.
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When Hope Was Born: My First Journey to Zambia
In 2006, I stood in front of the congregation at Kitwe Central Church in Zambia, heart heavy and trembling with both grief and purpose.
In the previous year, my wife and I had lost our daughter, Faith. It’s a pain that doesn’t fully go away—a kind of ache that reshapes who you are. And yet, somehow, I knew that her story had meaning beyond the pain. God wanted to turn our experience with Faith into something meaningful beyond just our family.
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Empowering Change for Orphans & Widows in Kenya
In a remarkable story of resilience and transformation, the impact of compassionate intervention and strategic financial planning has reshaped the life of one Kenyan mother -Caroline Nkirote.
We continue to identify additional widow-led households that we can aid in Kenya, to create long-term sustainability within these households, however, additional support is needed to expand this effort.
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Expanding the Mission
In October, we had the privilege of co-hosting two impactful Great Commandment Workshops in Nepal. At the first workshop in Kathmandu, an inspiring 135 ministry leaders committed to serving orphaned children in their communities.
We have deployed 335 GO! Ambassadors in Nepal, who now serve 393 orphan children in their communities. This is an encouraging story of how God is using his local Church to bless His children.
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October 2024 GO! Ambassador of the Month | Kenya
Join us in recognizing Geoffrey Nyairo Ogongo our GO! Ambassador of the Month for October in Kenya.
Geoffrey is one of our 2,217 GO! Ambassadors in Kenya who serve 9,778 orphan children in this country.
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Church Mobilization Thank You from India
As we step into 2025, I find myself reflecting on the past year with immense gratitude. 2024 brought its fair share of challenges, triumphs, and lessons, but through it all, one thing remained constant—Global Orphan Relief’s unwavering support, from our GO! Team India
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Widow Koonjah’s Story: A Cry for Hope
In the heart of Khanpur, Sindh, lives Widow Koonjah, a mother struggling to raise her children after the tragic loss of her husband, who died of a heart attack four years ago. She belongs to the Marvari Tribe, a community that has long lived in remote areas, far from the reach of modern cities.
As part of our Orphans & Widows partnership in Pakistan, we can continue to aid these families with your help. Above all else love…
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A Church in a Tavern: A Memorable Visit to Likasi
In the heart of Likasi, the local community had found an unexpected gathering place for worship—a tavern. The owners, persuaded by the townspeople, agreed to let them use the space for church services in the afternoons before opening their doors to serve drinks in the evening. When we arrived, I was amazed to see the place completely packed, with people seated right up to where I stood.
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Student Update: Mumba Alex
In our province, there are an estimated 35,000 orphaned children who face many challenges. Access to education, food, and basic needs can often seem like a distant dream. However, thanks to the kindness and generosity of people like you, children like me now have hope for a brighter future.
We will provide Hope for the Future to more than 500 orphan children in Kenya & Zambia by empowering them to attend school in 2025!
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Church Mobilization Launches in Punjab, Pakistan: A Great Commandment Workshop Impacting Lives
Global Orphan Relief recently launched its Church Mobilization initiative in Punjab, Pakistan, through the impactful Great Commandment Workshop. This transformative event, organized and facilitated by a dedicated local team, brought together 169 ministry leaders, equipping them to serve orphaned and vulnerable children with love and compassion.
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2025 Top 10 Mission Projects
The following is an outline of our top 10 Mission Projects for this year by budget.
At plan we will impact more than 20,000 orphan children in 2025.
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“Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say: Rejoice!”
Paul writes these words from captivity, and yet he gives a powerful invitation to joy. It is deeply moving, because joy is not dependent on external circumstances, but is an inner state that we can achieve in the Lord.
We have been honored to serve with our local partners in Punjab, Pakistan, since 2023. By linking arms with a local team, we have been able to provide food aid to 100 orphan children in Punjab, Pakistan.
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Student Update: Ndabo Alamwe
Global Orphan Relief equipped Ndabo Alamwe at Mukumbi Primary School in the North-Western Province of Zambia with what he needed to attend school.
We will provide Hope for the Future to more than 500 orphan children in Kenya & Zambia by empowering them to attend school in 2025!
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A Ray of Hope in Kathmandu
The narrow streets of Kathmandu buzzed with life as children from different churches and slum areas gathered in a small community hall. Their faces, though marked by hardship, glowed with anticipation. Today was special.
We have deployed 350 GO! Ambassadors in Nepal, who now serve 360 orphan children in their communities. This is a wonderful story of how God is using his local Church to bless children.
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May 2024 GO! Ambassador of the Month | Kenya
June GO! Ambassador of the Month in Kenya
Join us in celebrating Josephine Mutio our GO! Ambassador of the month for May in Kenya.
Josephine is one of our 2,211 GO! Ambassadors in Kenya who serves 13,243 orphan children in this country.
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