Orphaned, abandoned and scarred in the worst way, little girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo huddle in the jungles...terrified of who will capture and hurt them as tribal conflicts rage all around.By Operation Blessing International

8-year-old Naresiah takes you on a journey through her home and village to show you what it is like for her as a Maasai Girl in Kimana, Kenya.By Operation Blessing International

As Syrian refugees flee their homes amid dangerous conflict, many have crossed into neighboring Jordan—seeking safety in abandoned buildings and makeshift camps. But few have the resources they need to survive. See how Operation Blessing is helping to reach these vulnerable families.By Operation Blessing International

Operation Blessing is serving Syrian refugees that have fled to northern Jordan, providing relief kits containing food, hygiene supplies and other essential items to these families in crisis.By Operation Blessing International

In Sierra Leone, malaria can be a life-threatening problem if left untreated. At an Operation Blessing-supported medical clinic, teams provide free medical care and treatment for hundreds of hurting children and families.By Operation Blessing International

Famine in Niger left three generations of Ahmadou's family without enough food to make it through the year. Thanks to supporters of Operation Blessing, teams provided life-saving relief to help rescue his family from hunger.By Operation Blessing International

For refugees fleeing civil war in Gao, Mali, in search of safety, many now find themselves in desperate need of medical care. See how Operation Blessing is meeting the needs for displaced children and families in the midst of a hostile crisis.By Operation Blessing International

I am called to help the poor, the hungry, the thirsty, the hurting, the abused, the broken. Watch this video to see what others are called to do and then share yours with your friends and family!By Operation Blessing International

Everyday, Operation Blessing teams are working to alleviate suffering, save lives, help the poor, and bring hope to people all over the world. Take a look at the impact being made across the U.S. and worldwide thanks to Operation Blessing partners and friends.By Operation Blessing International

Although New York winters are always difficult, this one has been devastating for the residents of Breezy Point. Months after Hurricane Sandy struck, so many people are still without water, electricity and necessities. Learn how people like you continue to reach out with hope to those still suffering in such deep need.…

When three-month-old Brian developed a severe cough and fever that wouldn’t respond to home treatments, his mother panicked. Without strong medicine, how could her baby hope to survive?By Operation Blessing International

Angel supported his family by selling homemade ice cream in their Mexican village, but after a hurricane swept away his equipment, this family could only afford to feed each child one cracker per day. Discover what gave them the hope they so desperately needed.By Operation Blessing International

Assembling fireworks is a dangerous occupation, but that’s what fourteen-year-old Rosy and her mother Fatima did every day beginning at 4 a.m. just to make ends meet. See how God had better things in mind for this family.By Operation Blessing International

After taking in six of their grandchildren to raise, Grandma Maria tried to find a way to bring in some extra income to help her husband support their expanded family. See how God used people like you to bless these loving grandparents.By Operation Blessing International

Seven-year-old Geiser loves art, but a juvenile cataract made that difficult when it began to cause blindness in one eye. Find out how Operation Blessing partners helped restore Geiser's vision.By Operation Blessing International

A 4-hour walk across treacherous terrain under the hot sun poses dangerous risks for Misael's family, but they have no choice if they want access to water. See how Operation Blessing gave their community the gift of clean water and a safer life.By Operation Blessing International

Marvin and Ingrid were soon-to-be new parents, but late in the pregnancy a doctor told them their child would be born with a cleft lip and palate. See how Operation Blessing brought smiles to the whole family.By Operation Blessing International

When Alivia began having mysterious medical problems that landed her in the hospital for several months at a time, she was too weak to work. Without an income, how could this single mother provide for her three children?By Operation Blessing International

Al was used to challenges, having lost both legs to complications of diabetes, but then Hurricane Sandy sent several trees smashing through the roof of his bedroom. As rain drenched him in his bed, Al wondered how he was going to survive all the damage to his home.By Operation Blessing International

Thanks to Operation Blessing partners, residents of Little Egg Harbor, NJ, are getting help from "angels" as they rebuild their lives after Hurricane Sandy devastated their community.By Operation Blessing International

When Baby Lesly was born in a rural village of Guatemala, her mother had to hide the baby girl to keep her from being killed. Learn what saved Lesly’s life in more ways than one.By Operation Blessing International

Abandoned by her parents and left to scavenge the dumps for food, 11-year-old Mary finally found a safe refuge. But she had one wish: to have more beauty in her life. See how Operation Blessing partners helped make that possible.By Operation Blessing International

In the first community gathering since Hurricane Sandy, residents of Breezy Point took a break from weeks of cleanup and recovery efforts to enjoy a special holiday lunch with special musical guests, The Irish Tenors.By Operation Blessing International

Volunteer now with Operation Blessing to help Superstorm Sandy victims by removing debris and helping to rebuild flood-damaged homes. Help us bring hope to struggling families after the hurricane, sign up here now: ob.org/volunteer/joinNow.htmlBy Operation Blessing International

On the east side of Queens, New York, is the community of Far Rockaway. One week after Sandy battered the peninsula, the neighborhood is still without power and Operation Blessing is there providing food and relief for over 1,500 people.By Operation Blessing International

Residents of battered Breezy Point are bracing for bad weather brought on by winter storm Athena. See why Operation Blessing is committed to helping homeowners of this neighborhood in Queens, NY.By Operation Blessing International

Breezy Point was hit hard by Sandy and the effects of the storm still remain. Operation Blessing is helping the community recover from the storm, but on Thanksgiving our teams traded in their tools to prepare and serve the residents a full Thanksgiving meal. Take a moment to see why residents have one more reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving.…

Operation Blessing's President Bill Horan speaks to the need in Breezy Point, New York, after the homes of firefighters and policemen are burnt to the ground following Superstorm Sandy.By Operation Blessing International

Operation Blessing's President Bill Horan speaks to the need in Breezy Point, New York, after the homes of firefighters and policemen are burnt to the ground following Superstorm Sandy.By Operation Blessing International

Families are struggling in Far Rockaway, New York, after superstorm Sandy. Operation Blessing is on the scene and providing much-needed food to hurting residents.By Operation Blessing International

Operation Blessing teams capture the emotional celebration of residents of NYC's Lower East Side as the power returns after nearly 5 days of no electricity, heat, or running water.By Operation Blessing International

Operation Blessing delivers truckloads of emergency relief to the Sandy-devastated Lower East Side of Manhattan, where residents have been standing in lines for up to 7 hours just to get food and water.By Operation Blessing International

As residents work to salvage items from their homes that were flooded with several feet of water by Superstorm Sandy, Operation Blessing teams are there, helping families sort through the debris and begin the recovery process.By Operation Blessing International

Bill Horan, President of Operation Blessing, shares an update on superstorm Sandy and what is being done to help those suffering from the effects of this devastating disaster.By Operation Blessing International

As Hurricane Sandy heads northward as a catastrophic storm, Operation Blessing teams are responding to worsening conditions and flooding in the low-income area of East Oceanview Norfolk.By Operation Blessing International

As the East Coast braces for Hurricane Sandy's wind, rain, floods and more, Operation Blessing's U.S. Disaster Relief team is loaded up and standing ready to respond to the needs of victims.By Operation Blessing International

Flash flooding from Hurricane Sandy rips through a house and devours concrete structures in Haiti, leaving a wake of devastation as it places the eastern United States in its sights.By Operation Blessing International

When Rimbyen’s parents abandoned her to the streets because of her cleft lip, a social worker found the little girl hungry and extremely malnourished. Operation Blessing provided her with the surgery and recovery she needed, including enrolling her in a special school and placing her under the loving care of her grandpa.…

After going into labor a few weeks early, a Nigerian mother stumbles to make it to the doctor, but realizes she won't make it in time. Fortunately, an Operation Blessing clinic was happening right in their village to safely deliver the baby, provide food, clothing, and supplies to help the family start a small business.…

Severe asthma attacks overwhelmed a Nigerian family with medical bills, leaving both mother and daughter suffering with no relief. Thanks to a team of Operation Blessing doctors who held a medical clinic in their village, the family was treated just in time and given the medication they needed.By Operation Blessing International

For three nights, Olga had nothing to feed her children. Desperate for help, the Honduran mother found out about Operation Blessing, who helped her set up a small business making and selling food. Today Olga’s business is doing well and her children no longer go to bed hungry.By Operation Blessing International

After spending their life savings on medical bills, a family from the West Bank was struggling to survive. Operation Blessing gave the family a small herd of sheep, which are now helping to sustain the family with nutrition and a source of income.By Operation Blessing International

For more than 60 years, Don Julio has never had a clean source of water to drink – and with every sip he and his family took, they were at risk of becoming very sick. Operation Blessing came to his community and dug a new well providing them with clean water for the first time.By Operation Blessing International

Abandoned by her husband, Elizabeth’s only option was to live with her children in a makeshift house with a plastic tarp. When Operation Blessing heard about their struggle, they built them a new house and trained Elizabeth in sewing so she could better provide for her family.By Operation Blessing International

Lakay ZB Resto Plus is the latest project at the Operation Blessing-supported Zanmi Beni Children’s Home in Haiti. The profits from the new venture are used to help support the more than 60 orphaned and abandoned children through aquaculture projects that provide a source of nutritious fish for the children. Watch how lives are being changed.…

Haiti's hope for the future starts young. For the children in Medan Belize, education is key to developing and improving their village, but there wasn't a school nearby. Because they are some of the poorest children in Haiti, they were left without access to education. So Operation Blessing built a school in the village that allows over 60 children…

The Hunger Strike Force is Operation Blessing’s largest domestic program in the U.S. Their large fleet of tractor-trailer trucks delivers millions of pounds of food and relief supplies weekly to a network of community-based partners, who in turn, distribute to local hunger relief organizations and food pantries across the country.…

Seven-year-old Erwin was in so much pain, he couldn't go to school or play with friends. See how you gave Erwin back his life and his smile.By Operation Blessing International

When Lourdes’ husband suddenly died, tears of grief almost overwhelmed her, but soon the cries of her five hungry children overshadowed her personal pain. As a young widow, how could she possibly feed her children alone?By Operation Blessing International

Jose Rodriguez needed to turn his life around. See how the food pantry Operation Blessing partners help support became the turning point in Jose's life.By Operation Blessing International