Amplifying Hope for Orphans Worldwide
Exciting Horizons: Global Orphan Relief's Merger with World Challenge
December 27, 2025
by GO! Team
As we wrap up 2025 and look ahead to a promising 2026, we're thrilled about our recent news that marks a new chapter in our mission to serve orphaned children. As announced early in November, Global Orphan Relief (GO!) is merging with World Challenge, a like-minded organization dedicated to bringing hope and practical support to the vulnerable through faith-based initiatives. This strategic union isn't just a partnership—it's a powerful merger of resources, expertise, and vision that will dramatically expand our impact on orphans and widows around the globe.
For over 20 years, many of you have been the heartbeat of GO!'s work. Your generous support has enabled us to partner with indigenous churches in hard-to-reach areas, delivering essential education, nutritious meals, medical care, and the life-changing hope of the Gospel to thousands of children who've lost so much. Now, by joining forces with World Challenge, we're poised to take this mission to unprecedented heights. Let me highlight some of the key positive aspects of this merger and what it means for the children we serve—and for you, our faithful donors.
Expanded Reach to More Vulnerable Children
One of the most exciting benefits is the sheer scale of growth. World Challenge's established network in high-need countries complements our own, allowing us to reach even more orphans and widows who are often overlooked. In 2026, this merger will enable the launch of permanent care centers in several key locations, providing safe homes, stable communities, and holistic support. Imagine your donations now touching lives in new regions, where children can thrive in environments built on love and faith. This isn't just about numbers—it's about transforming more stories of loss into tales of hope and restoration.
Enhanced Resources and Efficiency
By combining our organizations, we're pooling financial, operational, and human resources for greater efficiency. This means less overhead and more direct impact on the ground. World Challenge brings decades of experience in global missions, including innovative programs that align perfectly with our focus on education, nutrition, and home-based care. Your contributions will go further, funding expanded initiatives without diluting our core values. We've always prided ourselves on stewardship, and this merger strengthens that commitment, ensuring every dollar you give creates lasting change.
Amplified Impact Through Shared Faith and Expertise
At the core of both GO! and World Challenge is a shared commitment to the Gospel's message of hope. This merger unites our expertise in orphan care with World Challenge's proven track record in widow support and community building. Together, we'll address the multifaceted needs of vulnerable populations more comprehensively— from daily meals that nourish bodies to spiritual guidance that heals hearts. For the thousands of children we've already served, this means sustained, deeper support; for those yet to be reached, it opens doors to opportunities they might never have had.
Continuity and Strengthened Mission
Rest assured, the heart of GO! remains unchanged. Our trusted indigenous partners will continue to be the frontline heroes, delivering care with cultural sensitivity and passion. This merger builds on our milestones, like surpassing 20 years in ministry, and propels us forward without losing sight of what makes us unique. Your ongoing support will be more vital than ever, fueling a merged entity that's stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to tackle global challenges like poverty, displacement, and loss.
As donors, you've invested not just funds but faith in our work. This merger honors that trust by multiplying the fruits of your generosity. We're already seeing glimpses of its potential in collaborative efforts throughout 2025, and 2026 promises to be a year of breakthroughs.
We invite you to join us in this exciting journey. Continue your support through donations, prayers, and sharing our story—together, we're building a brighter future for orphans everywhere. If you'd like to learn more or get involved in upcoming events, visit our website or reach out to our team.
With gratitude and anticipation we venture forth into 2026!
Global Orphan Relief (GO) has been serving orphaned children since 2005. We have served in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, South Sudan, Uganda, & Zambia since our inception.
Great Commandment Workshop Attendees in Embu, Kenya.
Our mission is simple: to provide loving support for orphans, fostering a greater capacity for physical, spiritual, and emotional healing and growth, and deploying the local church to do the same.
Today, we impact 15,004 orphan children in Africa and Asia in four initiatives: Home-Based Care, Education, Nutrition, and Church Mobilization.
We focus on providing care to orphan children and encourage the local Church to do the same. We coordinate aid distribution with local Field Partners in-country and encourage a similar process through the local Church.
You may send support or other correspondence to Global Orphan Relief, 16352 Prairie Farm Cir, Parker, CO 80134 or you may give also give electronically at the upper right-hand corner under ‘Donate’.
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Global Orphan Relief is a Christian relief agency serving Orphans in need and a recognized U.S. public charity, tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.