Sponsored Content: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the organization and do not necessarily represent the editorial perspective of Christian Courier. Peter Timmerman’s journey into international development began with a heart for service and a deep sense of calling. Now stepping into a leadership role at World Renew Canada, Peter…
Global crisis pop quiz time! How long has civil unrest been a concern in Sudan? Can you identify an effect of gang violence in Haiti? How many people died due to the two earthquakes in Myanmar on March 28, 2025? If you aren’t sure of any of those, you’re not alone. And I’d argue that…
USAID contracts supported humanitarian and development work in 160 countries in 2023, offering food distribution or healthcare. Recent cuts to this funding will likely eliminate 5,800 of 6,200 multiyear USAID contract awards, for a total cut of $54 billion. When funding of such magnitude is uncertain, what impact does that have on people benefitting from…
When Paul references Isaiah in 1 Cor. 15 – “Death is swallowed up in victory” – he’s referring to a future resurrection day. But at World Renew, mercy and justice work is about participating in God’s vision for lives being fully reconciled (in right relationship with God, with creation, with self and with one another)…
In the community of Sarehangy, in the district of Ambovombe in Madagascar, villagers can remember a time when hunger didn’t exist. “It was a forest and now there’s nothing,” says Didier, the village chief. Because of its prosperity and abundance of cattle, the village was called “Sarehangy,” which means “jewel” in the local dialect. But…
“Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination.” This quote from Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman astronaut in space, reminds me that we serve a God whose creativity and power reaches far beyond our imaginations. But I have often limited others, boxing them into my tiny vision of what was possible. In 2005,…
Ray Heeres, a member of Bethel Christian Reformed Church in Listowel, Ontario, is passionate about water security. For nine years, he made an annual trip with World Renew, volunteering his time to help communities in Central America establish sustainable access to clean water. In March 2020, he was preparing for his tenth trip when around…
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