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...]
Samaritan’s Purse Photo Blogs
Relief and Comfort for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
May 31, 2013
Celebrating 500 Churches
Hundreds gathered at the Akuem Cathedral in South Sudan to praise God for working through Samaritan's Purse to rebuild hundreds of houses of worship that were destroyed as a result of a brutal, two-decades-long civil war
May 29, 2013
Hundreds of South Sudanese Christians gathered at the Akuem Cathedral on May 19 to praise God for working through Samaritan's Purse to rebuild hundreds of houses of worship that were destroyed as a result of a brutal, two-decades-long civil war. … [Read more...]
Far More Than 5 Wells in 5 Days
May 6, 2013
Samaritan’s Purse has been drilling and rehabilitating wells, or boreholes, in South Sudan since 2011 to help alleviate the need for water. Of 900,000 people living in this fledgling country, 70 percent of them don’t have access to clean water sources. Prayerfully, we’ll complete another 80 boreholes by the end of 2013 in states such as Northern Bahr el Ghazal and Unity. Read more about how Samaritan's Purse is giving entire communities in South Sudan hope by drilling clean water … [Read more...]
Celebrating 100 Million Shoeboxes
More than 10,000 passionate people representing 102 different nations gathered in Orlando, Florida, on April 6 to celebrate God providing more than 100 million shoe box gifts through Operation Christmas Child. Attendees enjoyed an evening of encouraging speakers and musical performances by Michael W. Smith, Matthew West, Ricky Scaggs, and more!
April 8, 2013
More than 10,000 passionate people representing 102 nations gathered in Orlando, Florida, on April 6 to celebrate God providing more than 100 million shoe box gifts through Operation Christmas Child. Attendees enjoyed an evening of encouraging speakers and musical performances by Michael W. Smith, Matthew West, Ricky Skaggs, and more! … [Read more...]
Water for a Thirsty World
Samaritan’s Purse water, sanitation, and hygiene projects impacted more than 500,000 people 11 countries last year. Take a look into the lives of some we have helped in this photo gallery. Clean water doesn't just improve these communities—it’s saving lives.
March 19, 2013
Last year, Samaritan’s Purse water, sanitation, and hygiene projects impacted more than 500,000 people in 11 countries. In this photo gallery, take a look into the lives of some we have helped. Clean water doesn't just improve these communities—it’s saving lives. … [Read more...]
Yida Refugee Camp Relief
Struggling refugees experience God’s love at a camp where Samaritan's Purse is providing aid in South Sudan
February 6, 2013
Haiti – Three Years Later
A photo gallery illustrates how Samaritan's Purse continues to help Haitians recover from the devastating earthquake that struck on January 12, 2010
January 14, 2013
Since the earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, Samaritan's Purse has been heavily involved in its recovery and development efforts. Our relief and development work focuses on bringing physical, emotional, and spiritual healing to communities through relevant projects. Through innovative interventions, targeted discipleship, and capacity building of church leaders, we are striving to leave a lasting impact on Haiti for the glory of God. … [Read more...]
South Sudan Cleft Lip Project
Samaritan's Purse provides life-changing cleft lip surgery for 78 people from across South Sudan
January 4, 2013
Surgery to repair cleft lips not only transforms the appearance of the patients. In cultures where the deformity is seen as a curse, it transforms their lives. Each year, Samaritan's Purse sends a team of medical professionals to South Sudan to perform this operations. These photos are from the 2012 trip. … [Read more...]
Christmas In Ecuador, Day Two
January 2, 2013
On the second day of the Operation Christmas Child trip to Ecuador, recording artist Michael W. Smith and Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham delivered gifts to boys and girls in Fundacion Amor a La Vida and Libertad de Azama. … [Read more...]
Christmas In Ecuador
December 30, 2012
Shoe box gifts from Operation Christmas Child brought joy to children in Ecuador on Dec. 29 and 30. Recording artist Michael W. Smith joined Samaritan's Purse President Franklin Graham in hand-delivering the gifts. Pictured below are photos from the first day of distributions in Quito. … [Read more...]
