Franklin Graham’s bold vision to deliver gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes in Jesus’ Name to every child on 1,000 Pacific islands—more than half a million kids—began early last year and reached more than 65,000 children in 2019. Earlier this year, the campaign arrived ashore on Palau, where scores of shoeboxes were handed out to children…
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Press Release Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse Dedicate 14 Ambulances to Fallen Medics in Israel Today
Franklin Graham and Samaritan's Purse Dedicated 14 Ambulances to Fallen Medics in Israel Today International Christian Relief Organization Providing Life-Saving Medical Support, Trauma Supplies, and Food Relief to War-torn Israel Boone, N.C. Jan. 23, 2024—Today, Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse, dedicated 14 new ambulances in Israel, which are being provided to Magen David Adom…
Health & Medical Ministries
Call Me Beautiful
In her tribal community, Adamma* knew from a young age her esteemed purpose in life was to become a wife and a mother. But at age 22, she remains neither due to a medical condition that makes her unable to become pregnant. Adamma felt cursed, as other girls had already been married for several years…
50 Years of Ministry
100 Million Shoebox Gifts Collected
Evilyn Pinnow, a then 12-year-old from Wisconsin, traveled more than 5,000 miles across the United States collecting items to place inside Operation Christmas Child’s symbolic 100 millionth shoebox before she headed to the Dominican Republic to place it into the hands of a precious child in need. In California, friends of the ministry added socks…
Operation Christmas Child
Press Release Operation Christmas Child Feb. 1 – Over 11.3 Million Shoebox Gifts Collected
Local Families Provide School Supplies for Children in Need Around the World BOONE, N.C.—As the summer season comes to an end, local families are preparing for the school year with back-to-school sales, but many families are not just shopping for their own children. Families are collecting school supplies, along with personal care items and fun…
Democratic Republic of the Congo Relief
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has faced conflict and instability for decades. Millions have died, with close to 6 million people currently displaced. Samaritan’s Purse continues to help survivors of war by providing feeding, nutrition, and agriculture programs, along with other projects. In addition to meeting physical needs, we have helped rebuild churches…
The Greatest Journey
Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom of God is filled with people who have childlike faith. “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 19:14). We praise God that more than 23 million children have made decisions for Christ through The Greatest…
Help Migrants in Colombia
Nearly 8 million Venezuelans have fled their homeland over the past decade. Hunger, a collapsing healthcare system, and violence drive them to leave. Since 2018, Samaritan’s Purse has provided relief to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants seeking a new life in Colombia. This may be the largest migrant crisis in Latin American history. We’re…
Our Ministry
Tenwek Hospital, Bomet, Kenya
Tenwek Hospital Bomet, Kenya Get Started Hospital Website www.tenwekhosp.org Mission Organization Tenwek Hospital was started by World Gospel Mission (WGM), and many of the long-term missionaries serve with WGM. However, Tenwek is also blessed by support of Samaritan's Purse Post-Resident Physicians who serve for 2 years and our partnerships with other organizations such as Faith…
Our Ministry
Tansen Mission Hospital, Tansen, Nepal
Tansen Mission Hospital Tansen, Nepal Get Started Mission Organization United Mission to Nepal Service Requirements Six-week service minimum: general surgery and urology. One year minimum/maximum: family medicine, internal medicine, and OB/GYN. Profile Located in Palpa district, a nine-hour drive west from Kathmandu, Tansen Mission Hospital serves as a regional hospital for an area of over…
