There is a Place for You in This Global Community By: Benedict Mensah All Nations International Development Agency You Don’t Have to Change the World Alone When people think about helping others, they often imagine that making a difference requires extraordinary resources, extraordinary influence, or extraordinary sacrifices. Â But that is not how communities are […]
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When Generous People Underestimate Their Impact By: Benedict Mensah All Nations International Development Agency Have you ever thought: “My contribution is too small to make a difference.” If so, you are not alone. Research consistently shows that one of the most common reasons people choose not to donate is the belief that their gift will not be large
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You’re Now Part of a Global Community of Hope Builders By: Benedict Mensah All Nations International Development Agency Most lasting change does not happen because one person acts alone. It happens when people, churches, businesses, organizations, and communities choose to work together. A child stays in school because multiple people helped remove the barriers standing
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The Kind of Spaces That Help Students Thrive By: Faith Torres All Nations International Development Agency What began as a simple school activity became something much bigger for the students at our Women’s Development Centre (WDC) in Ghana. The Colour Party has become one of the most anticipated moments for students each year.  What may look like a
What Does It Really Take To Build Stability? By: Faith Torres All Nations International Development Agency I’ve been the Fundraising Coordinator at ANIDA for a few years now. In my experience working alongside communities facing ongoing need, I’ve seen firsthand how one-time gifts play an essential role in responding to urgent situations locally and internationally.
Food Insecurity in Canada Remains at Historic Highs as Children Continue to Make Up One-Third of Food Bank Users By: Faith Torres All Nations International Development Agency Food insecurity in Canada remains at historic highs, and recent data from the Canadian government is reinforcing what many of us are already seeing in our communities every
Like a Mother, Sponsors Keep Showing Up By: Kwame Appiah All Nations International Development Agency A mother does not only provide. She watches, worries, protects, sacrifices, encourages, and hopes for the future of her child. In many ways, child sponsorship reflects that same spirit. Sponsors may live far away, but through their faithful support, children
What It Really Takes to Keep a Child in School By: Kwame Appiah All Nations International Development Agency When most people think about child sponsorship, they think about school uniforms, books, food, or tuition support. And while those things matter deeply, we have learned over the years that keeping a child in school takes far
Look at How Far This Child Has Come By: Kwame Appiah All Nations International Development Agency Sometimes, it is not only the gift that changes a life—it is the timing of it. Many families enroll their children into sponsorship programs when they are at their lowest. After trying everything they can, some parents reach a
Before the Work Begins: What It Takes to Enter a Country By: Benedict Mensah All Nations International Development Agency They would not meet with him. Not because the need was unclear. Not because the equipment was unwanted. But because, in South Sudan, process matters. And until that process is complete, even the most well-intentioned work
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