Widows & Orphans

God is a healer who knows every way in which our heart, mind and body is burdened by the curse of sin. 

God calls us to love our neighbors, but what if we don’t know what our neighbors need? This is where World Challenge’s partners step in.

God is reaching out and caring for the least of these through faithful servants in his church and the generous support of World Challenge’s followers.

Our partners in the Slavic world have expressed their gratitude for the support, prayers and gifts that make ministry possible and bless workers in the kingdom of God.

World Challenge’s partners who work in several former soviet states, MIR Ministries, tirelessly serve widows with food distribution, volunteer visitation, evangelism and pastoral care.

In the long-term aftermath of Romania’s revolution, World Challenge’s partners are providing a home for kids who don’t have family of their own.

Up until 1989, Romania was under the control of one of the world’s most oppressive Communist regimes. Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu was eventually overthrown and executed, but the timing of this political turmoil could not have been worse for Romania’s most vulnerable populations.

World Challenge’s partners in Albania are demonstrating God’s love to those who are lonely and ill through necessary provisions, prayer and the humble love of simply being present.

Our partners in Albania are working with the children of Europe’s most persecuted ethnic group to introduce them to Jesus and help them through school.

Growing up is hard, especially the transition from child into adult. Nothing complicates an already tricky phase of life like instability at home, trouble at school and illness.

World Challenge’s Partners in Ukraine are sharing the gospel by following Jesus’ example of compassion.

In many communities, the local church is best equipped to step in and care for people. In small towns and villages, local pastors already know the people well. When an urgent need comes up, a well-prepared local church can be there to help.

One woman in Nicaragua has given up everything to love others, and World Challenge’s partners were able to bless her with a gift she never expected.

World Challenge’s partners in Peru are reaching out to widows to share the gospel of a God who will never abandon them.