Global Hand stories

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...

India: Where corporate meets grassroots
At 22, Musharif should have been excited about a life ahead of him, but he felt he was going...

Vietnam: Children's Hope in Action
Vietnam has come a long way from its earlier history of suffering, but there are still parts of the...

China: Helping Children 'Left Behind'
This year, one of our donor companies in China offered 1,350 pairs of shoes for people in need. Through...

'tis the Season!
We love the season of giving. The week before Christmas, our Crossroads team met with six major NGOs from across...