Close to 4 million people have fled Ukraine since the conflict began, with another 6-7 million people internally displaced. Many families are transient within Ukraine—moving from one town to the next searching for safety. They often spend just a few nights in a new location before it too becomes a target of the war and…
Discipleship, Education & Training
Lives Transformed in DRC’s Dungu Territory
Violence and instability have long plagued the Dungu Territory of northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Churches, schools, and houses burned down during armed conflict decades ago have never been rebuilt, leaving communities seemingly trapped in spiritual and physical poverty. In the wake of so many years of violence, many families have been left with…
Animals, Agriculture & Livelihoods
2024 Year-End Report
Thank You Hurricane Helene Sudan Operation Christmas Child Brazil Beryl Mexico 2024 Year‑End Report Thank You Millions of people worldwide have been devasted by natural disasters, poverty, famine, and war and desperately need physical relief and the hope of Jesus Christ. Samaritan's Purse is reaching hurting families while also letting them know they are not forgotten…
Our Ministry
Franklin Graham – Biography
Franklin Graham has devoted his life to meeting the needs of people around the world and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The elder son of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, he has served as president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse since 1979 and as president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association…
Media
Biography: Franklin Graham
Franklin Graham William “Franklin” Graham III President & CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan's Purse Growing up Graham William Franklin Graham III, born July 14, 1952, is the fourth of five children of the late evangelist Billy Graham and his wife, the late Ruth Bell Graham. Raised in a log home in…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Former Vice President Pence Visits Team at Ukraine Border; Emergency Field Hospital to Be Ready Soon
Update (March 10): Former Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, visited with members of our Disaster Assistance Response Team today and then crossed over into Ukraine to meet with soon-to-be-refugees and to hear their stories. He held their hands and provided words of comfort. “I want the Ukrainian people to know that Americans…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Franklin Graham Meets with Samaritan’s Purse Team in Ukraine
Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse, traveled to Ukraine this past weekend to meet with our teams who have been at work there since the early stages of the conflict. Samaritan’s Purse has around 170 staff members on the ground in the region, including doctors, nurses, lab techs, logisticians, and many others. Inside Ukraine, we…
Crisis & Disaster Response
Packed with Prayer and Hope for Kids in Ukraine
Samaritan’s Purse is delivering backpacks filled with special gifts to displaced children in Ukraine. These backpacks are filled with carefully selected items such as winter caps, simple toys, sketchpads/notebooks, crayons, and small teddy bears stenciled with a message of God’s love written in Ukrainian. These supplies are accompanied by booklets translated into Ukrainian—one containing encouraging…
Our Ministry
Lola’s Lion
Lola's Lion Play En español Mire el video completo en español Resources Lola's Lion Teacher/Parent Guide Trailers & Extras :30 Second Trailer :60 Second Trailer The Making of Lola's Lion Cissie and Irina Creek Interview About Lola’s Lion About Lola's Lion A heartwarming story of Lola, a lonely little girl living in an orphanage, who receives…
