In a small rural village nestled in northern Thailand, something extraordinary is happening. For the first time, families in Village 9—made up of displaced Hmong and Burmese refugees—have reliable access to water. And it’s all thanks to supporters like you.
In a small, rural village in Zambia, Maxwell’s life has been shaped by both hardship and resilience. Born with a disability that makes walking and physical labor difficult, he has faced challenges that most of us can only imagine.
Maxwell’s wife left him because of his disability. His children moved far away. Alone in a roofless, dirt-floor home, he has known loneliness in a culture where family and community are central to daily life. But something incredible is happening in Maxwell’s village—something that is restoring his sense of dignity, purpose, and belonging.
Imagine being unable to leave your home because of a physical disability. Now imagine that your only toilet—unsanitary and falling apart—is unusable.
This was the reality for Pitana, an elderly woman living with a disability in a remote part of Malawi. With no means to rebuild her toilet, she faced daily struggles that left her feeling isolated and helpless.
But thanks to Kingdom Workers and the help of her neighbors, Pitana’s story didn’t end there. Volunteers worked together to build her a new toilet—one that’s safe, sanitary, and accessible. The new design includes a cover, which helps protect Pitana and her community from deadly diseases like cholera.
In the Indonesian village of Tunua, there lives a widow named Ibu Eny. Despite her four grown children not living nearby, she remains close to her local Lutheran Church. Ibu Eny is a woman of strong faith who enjoys attending church services and participating in various activities with her church family.
In the peaceful northern region of Timor, Indonesia, the future can often feel predetermined for young women like Sandi. Many may marry early, working as domestic helpers or farmers just like their parents did. However, if we look back in time and ask Sandi about her dreams during her early high school years, her answers may surprise us.
