For many years, The Outreach Foundation has worked with partners in western Ethiopia in six United Nations refugee camps. Hundreds of thousands of refugees remain in the camps. Through partnership with U.S. churches and donors, we have been blessed to minister to and provide hope through trauma healing, Bibles in the Nuer language, and Christian education. A retired Outreach consultant recently traveled to Ethiopia and was given permission to visit several camps. He was hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (EECMY) West Gambella Synod. Here are excerpts from the report:
Earlier this May, we at the Children’s Bible Ministry in Cuba had the joy of welcoming a team from The Outreach Foundation and First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville, Georgia. From the moment we gathered, there was a deep sense of shared gratitude and expectancy. Among our visitors was Rev. Deena Candler, whose heart for children in Cuba has never wavered. As we caught up, she pulled up photos from her last visit in December 2022—photos of the very first children in our “Learning with Jesus” program.
Dear Supporters-
We write to you with heavy hearts, as our beloved land is once again caught in the midst of war and violence. The ongoing turmoil in the region has brought not only fear and uncertainty but also a deepening economic crisis. The closures across the West Bank have made daily life increasingly difficult for our staff, students, and community.
In the Shadow of Crisis, the Light of Christ Shines
As the devastation continues for our Persian Diaspora Partners, each day comes with new stories of how they continue to be the beacon of Christ’s light in difficult times. We have included a few of these partner stories below.
Dear Friends,
My name is Dariush Golbaghi, founder of Safehouse Ministries—a movement born from nearly two decades of ministry among persecuted believers and diaspora communities across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. I’m thrilled to share that I will be traveling to the United States from October 5th to 10th for a season of ministry, teaching, and mission engagement.
On this day 2 trip vlog, Jeff Hosmer, Trustee with The Outreach Foundation, and his wife Bobbi reflect on this visit with Novus Foundation. Jeff and Bobbi share what they have learned from interactions with Christian Counseling students who are refugees in Lolland.
From International Antioch Ministries
We are overjoyed to share a powerful testimony from Brother Hossein, one of our courageous leaders in Iran. Amid the ongoing challenges of the Iran-Israel conflict, Hossein has opened his modest home to both believers and non-believers seeking refuge from fear and uncertainty. His heart burns with a passion to share the love of Jesus, and his home has become a sanctuary where the Gospel is proclaimed.