Around the world, churches are working with World Challenge to bless their communities caught in the coronavirus pandemic.
Since March 24th, the Cuban government has shut down grocery stores, with a few exceptions, to ration food supplies throughout the country. For many locals even being able to eat one meal a day has become a struggle.
But there is still hope. Many people World Challenge works with are sharing their crops with the community. One elderly lady donated her sewing machine to the team so that volunteers could make masks for those going into the city to scour for food.
In India, a lot of people are daily laborers who are only able to save small amounts for the future. The coronavirus lockdown has put many in dire straits. There partners are providing food for families in need and also teaching people how to make hand wash, sanitizer and face masks. Several groups are now sewing cotton masks and making hand sanitizers for their community members.
One village chief alone has been spraying bleach powder around parts of the community and also spreading awareness about good hygiene to avoid disease transmission.
And in Kenya, Ministry workers have been teaching people about the virus, methods to prevent transmission, and practical ways everyone can help the community. They were some of the first in their region to start sanitizing public places.
All over the world, our partners are working to help bring education, encouragement and eternal hope to those in need.