Stories

Maclaren strollers change lives

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...

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Creating jobs for older women: Hong Kong

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...

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Help for a Silent World

Help for a Silent World

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

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A fair deal for Chile’s Artisans

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...

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‘A Hand-Made Future’: Embroidery puts refugee children in school

‘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...

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Ya’an Earthquake in Sichuan

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....

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Uganda: Promoting Dignity: HIV Support

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...

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Typhoon Usagi: Hong Kong

Typhoon Usagi: Hong Kong

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

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Syrian Refugee Child: “Don’t let the world forget us”

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...

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