Orphans and widows are the most vulnerable groups of people. World Challenge believes it is our privilege and joy to care for them and protect them.
World Challenge partners met a lady named Luba on the street. She was 64 years old. Her face was scarred, and one eye was missing. She was living in a large, metal container with a missing side.
“We asked her when she last took a shower; she said about 20 years ago when she worked at the hospital...” one team member said. When she couldn’t afford her bills anymore, her apartment evicted her. Luba didn’t trust people anymore. It was exceptionally difficult for the team to convince her to come to their care home where she could have a proper place to live and food to eat.
“She could not believe that good people exist. We asked her to allow us to help her many times. Finally, she said, ‘Yes.’”
Luba had nothing to take with her to the center. All of her possessions were either ruined or too filthy to salvage. All she brought were the clothes on her back.
Once at our partner’s elder home, Luba was given a clean, warm room along with some medical care for her eye and other health concerns. The team began praying for her salvation. They are longing for God to touch her heart and give her eternal hope. Her life is precious in the eyes of the Father.
Internationally, World Challenge partners have helped thousands of widows just like Luba. We want to reach thousands and thousands more of these precious individuals, and you can help us!
You can give a special gift to widows and orphans around the world this December.
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