Men, women, and children born with a cleft lip in South Sudan often face a lifetime of hopelessness. So often, people falsely believe the facial deformity is the result of a curse. Children are abused, prevented from going to school, and made to feel like outcasts. Many young women never marry. A cleft lip can be repaired through a surgical procedure that often takes less than two hours, but people who live in rural villages lack access to medical care and have no idea the “curse” can be … [Read more...]
Samaritan’s Purse Photo Blogs
Outcasts No More
November 25, 2013
National Collection Week: Coast to Coast
November 20, 2013
Update: National Collection Week 2018 will be Nov. 12–19.Click here to find out everything you need to participate in Operation Christmas Child, including how to pack a shoebox gift and where to drop off your boxes. Photos from National Collection Week 2013 People brought in their Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to collection sites across the nation. Each gift was sent to communicate hope, joy, and God's love to a child overseas. … [Read more...]
Providing Relief in the Philippines
The damage done by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines is catastrophic, leaving homes destroyed and at least 580,000 people displaced. Samaritan's Purse is responding to the disaster with life-saving supplies and spiritual support in Jesus' Name.
November 14, 2013
See photos of how Samaritan's Purse is responding to the disaster with life-saving supplies and spiritual support in Jesus' Name. … [Read more...]
The Women of Karamoja
The women of Karamoja face malnutrition, the death of children, and difficult childbearing while their husbands are away keeping cattle. Recently, Samaritan's Purse started a program to improve the health of women and children in the area. As the women begin this new way of life, they see that God is also calling them to a new way of life with Him.
November 7, 2013
Women in Karamoja, Uganda, face malnutrition, the death of children, and difficult childbearing while their husbands are away keeping cattle. Recently, Samaritan's Purse started a program to improve the health of women and children in the area. As they begin this new way of life, they see that God is also calling them to a new way of life with Him. … [Read more...]
Ministering to Tribal People
A group of medical professionals go to a remote area of Papua New Guinea on a mission to save the lives of innocent women and children with their medical training, and to bring the Gospel to these lost people.
October 11, 2013
A Christian medical team travels to a remote village in the jungles of Papua New Guinea to help save the lives of women and children, and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. … [Read more...]
In Honor of America’s Heroes
September 11, 2013
Wednesday was the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York City, at the Pentagon, and aboard United Airlines Flight 93. Since the attacks, nearly 5,300 U.S. military personnel have been killed in action and more than 51,000 have been wounded. Operation Enduring Freedom, which began in October 2001, continues today in Afghanistan. Operation Iraqi Freedom lasted from 2003 until 2010 and Operation New Dawn continued from 2010 until … [Read more...]
God’s Healing Love Marks Ministry to Military Couples
Through Operation Heal Our Patriots, military couples are enjoying outdoor adventures, marriage enrichment classes, daily devotions, and time with each other this summer in Alaska. Retreats continue through mid-September.
August 9, 2013
Thanking America’s Heroes For Their Service
July 3, 2013
See how wounded and injured military veterans, who sacrificed to help keep this country free, and their spouses enjoy the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness and marriage enrichment courses through Operation Heal Our Patriots. … [Read more...]
The Next Generation of The Greatest Journey
Browse through photos of boys and girls around the world who have taken The Greatest Journey discipleship course with Samaritan's Purse
June 12, 2013
Graduation season is a special time in the United States, with millions of young people crossing the stage to receive their diplomas. But there are more than 800,000 children in Africa, Asia, and Latin America who need your help to receive a higher education that will send them on the path to eternal life. These boys and girls are waiting to participate in The Greatest Journey, the dynamic discipleship and evangelism program offered as follow-up to Operation Christmas Child. Browse through … [Read more...]
Relief and Comfort for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
May 31, 2013
Samaritan's Purse staff and volunteers began arriving within hours of the terrible twisters that hit Moore and Shawnee. With hammers, tarp, chainsaws, rakes, Bibles, prayer, and willing hearts, they are helping people recover from the devastating storms. … [Read more...]
