ChildFund volunteers help after volcano eruption
Most of the more than 5,000 families displaced by Mt. Kelud have returned to their homes, and the government has provided them with cleaning and roofing materials. However, manpower and knowhow have…
Rebuilding in the aftermath of Haiyan
Driving in the car from Ormoc to Tacloban I see destruction. Three months after Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated parts of the Philippines, debris and damage remain. Homes, schools and much of the…
ChildFund still on the ground in the Philippines
ChildFund is committed to helping families and communities recover from Typhoon Haiyan over the long term. In many parts of the world, thoughts of November’s Typhoon Haiyan have faded, along with…
The smiles of children I meet keep me going
“Are you sure you don`t want anything?” I asked the young boy. I was suddenly concerned. When I was 10 years old, I wanted a lot of things for Christmas. Justin just looked back at me and said, “I`m…