The Ophans - As the young, productive generation dies of AIDS, there are fewer people to give care...
September 2009
It is the grandmothers of Africa, more than any other group, who carry the burden of children orphaned by AIDS.

Disillusioned Youth - Hope is not a natural product of poverty
June 2009
When young people growing up in many rural communities of the developing world think about their future, they are faced with some real challenges...

The Lords's Servants - Daily, dedicated Christian women visit the homes of AIDS patients
April 2009
In South Africa, Khothatsong's home-based care workers bring nutritious food baskets, offer counsel, and assist the seriously ill with admission to an AIDS hospice.

Program Administrators - Coordinating a well administered disaster response is no easy task
March 2009
In disaster response, CRWRF seeks Christ-motivated partners, who have the capacity and local presence to deliver.

Displaced Families - Imagine you were forced to flee from your home, not just for weeks, but for years
February 2009
Now you might have only a small plot of land to plant some crops, a temporary shelter, and no job opportunities. How would you spend your days?

The Hungry - Today, more people than ever live on the edge of poverty and struggle to feed their families
January 2009
The rising price of food around the world is contributing to social and political unrest. Why is this happening?

The persecuted - Peace & Reconciliation in Kenya
December 2008
The Karanja family of six lived peacefully in their Kenyan village - that is, until the night of December 30, 2007.

World Hunger - Can bread be multiplied today?
November 2008
Back in 1965, families in our churches were challenged to share one loaf of bread each week to help the poor.  After 40 years, it's remakable to see God's provision.  Today, "Loaf of Bread" giving remains a wonderful teaching tool.

... from every tribe and language and people and nation (Revelation 5:9)
September 2008
We look forward to the day when people from all ethnic groups will be united in praise before the Lamb on the throne.

Poverty
June/July 2008
The poor are trapped in a web of disadvantages.  Understanding what causes poverty is an important part of choosing the best response to it.

Relief and Rehabilitation
May 2008
Hurricane Felix caused widespread damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure throughout most of Nicaragua. CRWRF immediately responded with emergency relief assistance.

Mali - Seeking justice for all
April 2008
Imagine that no one in your city knew anything about the law.  What if you couldn't get straight-forward answers from the police or the mayor's office, and you only had rumours to go on?  That's what it is like in Mali, West-Africa.

Faithworks SALT Teams
March 2008
Faithworks is a sub-committee of CRWRF and sends short-term volunteer Service and Learning Teams (SALT) to places where they can serve in Christian love, learn about poverty, and grow in their understanding about our Christian role in God's culturally diverse kingdom.

Agriculture Programs - Malawi & Mozambique
February 2008
Food production on small farms in central Malawi can be increased dramatically through irrigation from shallow communal wells.  About water cans and treadle pumps.

Our Father's World - Global Awareness
January 2008
As Christians, we believe that God gives us gifts so that we can be a blessing to our neighbours, in both word and deed, no matter where they live.

'Our' Children's Homes - Kenya
December 2007
"Thank you for helping to develop the God given talent of Kenyan children".  In a loving Christian environment, orphaned and needy children have the opportunity to attend school and learn life skills like farming, sewing, and cooking.

AIDS - South Africa
November 2007
AIDS statistics for South Africa are numbing.  Dedecated community volunteers are often the only visitors to homes where people are suffering with AIDS.