Stories

Maclaren strollers change lives
Every gift can change a life. When Maclaren, maker of high end children’s strollers, gave Crossroads a massive donation, they...

Creating jobs for older women: Hong Kong
“Nobody wanted to hire us!” we were told by women struggling to generate income here in Hong Kong. For those who...

Help for a Silent World
Lei Mei was 25 when she suddenly lost her hearing. It was a devastating blow. She knew that being...

A fair deal for Chile’s Artisans
“Chile is losing its artisan culture,” says Alvador, a 58-year-old copper craftsman who makes beautiful jewellery stamped with traditional designs. Thanks to...

‘A Hand-Made Future’: Embroidery puts refugee children in school
As refugee families battle for survival with the ongoing conflict in Syria, education is one of the greatest casualties. While living...

Ya’an Earthquake in Sichuan
We love to see partnerships empower people in tough places. Multinational law firm, Hogan Lovells, has always demonstrated a strong humanitarian imperative....

Uganda: Promoting Dignity: HIV Support
Promoting Dignity: HIV Support for Uganda The HIV epidemic in Uganda has left more than 1 million children orphaned. In...

Typhoon Usagi: Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the best prepared cities in the world to face the typhoons it regularly meets....

Syrian Refugee Child: “Don’t let the world forget us”
At 13, Kareem, a thirteen year old Syrian refugee, was the sole breadwinner for his mother and sisters. He worked in...