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14 May 24
by
Chelsea Rollman

Compassion Funds for Earthquake Relief Lead to Gospel Growth in Turkey

When believers Adem and Samira* gave people things they'd say "It is not from us. It is from the Lord. Jesus has provided these for you."

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11 Feb 23
by
Chelsea Rollman

“Trauma Upon Trauma:” MTW Poised to Help Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria

“The need is more than we can describe. Really overwhelming.”

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16 Aug 22
by
Videographer Tom Mills, Ukraine Country Director Jon Eide
in
Church planting Disaster Response Video Krakow

Thank You for Helping Ukraine! (VIDEO)

The church has been so generous to come alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ in Ukraine. Thank you for all you've made possible.

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11 Jan 22
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

From COVID Relief to Growing Church Communities: Advancing the Gospel in South Asia

In 2020, a local pastor used Compassion Funds to distribute food during lockdowns and many came to faith. Here's what's happened since.

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20 Aug 21
by
Esaie Etienne

Haitians Endure Immense Suffering in Wake of 7.2 Earthquake

About 650,000 people (40% of Haiti’s population) are still in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.

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29 Dec 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Gifts to MTW’s Compassion Fund Helped Communities Around the Globe During COVID-19

In 17 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, the Compassion Fund helped feed those most impacted by COVID-19.­

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09 Jun 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Belize Haiti Malawi Uganda

MTW Compassion Funds Feed the Starving During Global Pandemic

As quarantines continue, people are beginning to starve. MTW missionaries, acting as the hands and feet of Christ, are responding.

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02 Jun 20
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Disaster Response Mercy Honduras La Ceiba

The Accidental Relief Program: COVID-19 in Honduras

In Honduras, the lockdown was total and immediate. MTW missionaries immediately thought of their neighbors who would need groceries—fast.

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26 Sep 19
by
Andrew Shaughnessy

Hurricane Dorian Devastates Bahamas

MTW is responding to the devastation and psychological trauma. Check back regularly as we post updates to the evolving situation.

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04 Jun 19
by
Andrew Shaughnessy
in
Athens Church planting Disaster Response Mercy

The Greek Church Meets Disaster With Mercy

Greece's worst wildfire in 100 years has opened doors for gospel ministry and church planting in the seaside city of Mati.

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07 Sep 17
by
Staff
in
Bahamas Dominican Republic Haiti Puerto Rico

Disaster Response in the Caribbean: Current Updates

Here's the latest on Hurricanes Irma and Maria and MTW's response. Check back for periodic updates.

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08 Nov 16
by
Garry Chambers
in
Bahamas Haiti Disaster Response Gonaives

Hurricane Matthew: Caribbean Response Update

Here's an update on the plans we have moving forward in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

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22 Jan 16
by
Ruth Ebbs
in
Disaster Response Philippines

Creating a Refuge after the Storm

Two years after Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines, Hereos Church has a new building, a new name, and a renewed faith.

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How missionaries are responding to the refugee crisis

Latest update: In response to the recent wave of refugees, missionaries throughout Europe are finding new opportunities to serve.

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04 May 15

Assessment Team Heads to Nepal

The assessment team is going in response to the 7.8 earthquake devastated Nepal to meet with national partners and visit church sites.

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20 Oct 14
by
Phil Mobley
in
Chiba Ishinomaki Nagoya Nagoya CBI

Relief in Full

Compassion and hope for a devastated people in Ishinomaki, Japan

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03 Mar 14
by
Phil Mobley
in
Disaster Response Mercy Philippines

After Haiyan, Hope Returns

For the 70,000 Filipinos in Bogo, Cebu, the only thing to do on November 8, 2013 was hunker down and wait as Typhoon Haiyan approached.

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09 Jan 14
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Disaster Response Mercy Philippines

Philippines Update - January 2014

The roof of Bogo Presbyterian Church is now stronger structurally and ready to have a local crew come and install the sheeting.

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