International stories
The Gambia: Equipped to Learn
SHIPMENT FEEDBACK Only 42% of The Gambia’s adult population are literate and poor access to education continues to hamper...
Southern Africa: Disaster Response
Cyclone Idai has triggered a “massive disaster” in southern Africa affecting hundreds of thousands if not millions of people,...
REFUGEE CRISIS: Impact at the grassroots
In the massive global discussion surrounding refugees, one desperate reality seems rarely mentioned. While much is made of the...
Crossroads’ kids serving Thai children’s home
It was a challenge. Would they, could they, take it on? Someone had suggested that the kids of our...
Moldova: Supporting ‘orphaned’ children
Most kids in Moldova’s orphanages are not orphans, technically. Their parents, struggling with some of the lowest incomes in...
Ethiopia: The Medical Challenge
In Ethiopia, people in remote regions may walk 150 kilometres to their nearest hospital. Local clinics also exist in...
Caring for abused children in Vietnam
Many have read the unforgettable story of Christina Noble. She lived in dire poverty as a young child until,...
Uganda: A special hug for children living with HIV
NGO, ‘Rejoice’, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is committed to supporting people of any ethnicity, religion or age who are...
Burundi: UK uniforms help kick goals against poverty
In the battle against poverty, physical education can play a crucial role in helping young people. It gets them...
