Mentari is a busy housewife from Southwest Sumba in Indonesia.
She works hard at home and on the farm, and does her best to care for her children.
So she was heartbroken to discover that her three-year-old daughter was suffering from severe malnourishment…
A mother’s joy – Mentari’s story Read More »
For as long as she could remember Maly had been regularly falling ill. Many times throughout the year she would be too sick to go to class and her education was suffering. Â Â Â
But everything changed 18 months ago, when Maly was entered into Sunshine Cambodia’s School Development program…
A life transformed by soap and water – Maly’s story Read More »
“I was born into a poor family… I thought this was just who I was and never considered that I could be any different…”
11-year-old Nary lives with her two sisters and their parents in the Prey Veng province of Cambodia.
They live in a small house made of wood, with a zinc roof and while her farmer parents work hard, they struggle to meet the family’s needs.
Watch the video to see Nary describe how support from Sunshine Cambodia has transformed her family, her confidence and her life!
Namazzi* was 17 when she was sexually assaulted by someone in her community.
Afraid and ashamed, she kept it a secret at first.
But when she realised she was pregnant, Namazzi had no choice but to tell her parents what had happened to her.
You’d hope that they might comfort her and support her. Family is where you’re meant to feel safe and feel like you belong.
Instead, they rejected her.
Namazzi was alone, pregnant, and out on the street…
Sewing her life back together – Namazzi’s story Read More »
Siya’s* father was the biggest supporter of her dream to get an education and become a doctor. But when he died suddenly it looked as though it would take away her chance to fulfil their dream…
From heartbreak to healer Read More »
Graeme and Elizabeth Furlong have a life-long legacy of serving overseas ministries in practical and creative ways.
Restoring homes, furniture and hope Read More »
Find out how John Lamerton (and the rest of the WorldShare team) went raising funds for Ephphatha by running the City2Surf in silence.Â
City2Surf success! Read More »
In two weeks’ time (August 14) WorldShare’s interim CEO, John Lamerton, will join thousands of others as they run (or walk) 14km for the City2Surf.
The twist is, he’ll be one of the only ones doing it in total silence…
City2Surf… in silence Read More »
New devotional series – God’s love and justice
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We’ve created a free 7-day devotional series to help you spend time with God and explore his love and his desire for justice.Â
You can find day 1’s devotional (and download the whole series) here…
For God so loved the world… Read More »
Coming to Ephphatha’s Centre for the Deaf helped Yvonne find physical and spiritual nourishment like she’d never tasted before.
Not by bread alone Read More »
