Widows and orphans — both are identified in Scripture as precious to the Father heart of God. Our Lord looks on these with tenderness and concern — and he implores us to do the same

Two hundred years of poverty and devastation had left Haiti in near ruin. Generations of Haitians had lived in perpetual poverty. Many had nothing to start with—and now the massive earthquake in January has taken untold thousands of lives.

After four deadly hurricanes last year, Haiti is now reeling from a massive earthquake. Untold thousands have lost their lives, people are still in the rubble and multitudes are sleeping on the streets. World Challenge is moving to respond to the desperate cry of these people.

For over forty years World Challenge has been feeding, clothing, educating and meeting the needs of thousands of poor children, orphans and prisoners in strategic areas around the world.

In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a young father walks through the open market in the sweltering heat. It has been difficult for him to find work. His relentless efforts at day labor have earned him less than two dollars a day.