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AfghanistanTraining

No Hope For Young People

Ramiz (pictured above in the red scarf) just crossed the border five days ago to return to his hometown in Afghanistan. His mother brought him to our course and requested that we accept him in, but we didn't have space for another student. (more…)
Afghan Student
March 14, 2014
IraqRefugee Relief

The Dangerous Road To A New Life

The following article was written by a Syrian journalist who has documented the hardships facing Syrian refugees. We saw his desire to help when he wrote to World Compassion, asking us to share his articles with the world to raise awareness for these refugees, that his people may receive the…
BurmaRaising Orphans

Boat Seller

He stopped his education after the 8th grade because he failed an exam. Now he is married and is selling materials (bubble blowers) on the ferry to support his life. He has no aspiration for the future. (more…)
Burmese National
February 20, 2014
IraqRefugee Relief

Pizza Shop

I own this local pizza shop and am originally from Syria. When all of the refugees began arriving from Syria, I felt sorry for these young men. (more…)
Syrian Refugee
January 30, 2014
Bibles for IranIranNews

Skyping in Secret

I had the opportunity to sit in with Kevin, our media director, as he interviewed a couple of Iranian believers living in the Middle East over Skype. These experiences continue to frame my perspective in quite a different light than what I had expected. (more…)
World Compassion Staff
January 27, 2014
AfghanistanTraining

Escaping the Bitter Cold

This group of students wanted to wish every American a happy new year and to thank you for your help. We could not get any interviews from them because they were in a hurry to get home because of the bitter cold. They hope 2014 will bring a new day…
Afghan Student
January 23, 2014