WorldCrafts: Bringing Hope to Bangladesh
Though it is only about the size of Iowa, Bangladesh is home to over 150 million people. Over half of these live below the poverty line. The WorldCrafts^SM artisan group MMC International is trying to ease some of this poverty and bring hope to this impoverished nation.

Christmas in August
Christmas in August is a ministry of the Woman’s Missionary Union^®. Gifts are collected in August and distributed to North American missionaries for use in their ministries.

Worldwide Faith
When was the last time YOU were persecuted for your faith? Have you ever been? I do not know about you, but I have never had to worry about getting thrown in jail for talking about Jesus. Well . . . until I spent some time in Bangladesh.

24-Hour Poverty Simulation
Taking part in a 24-hour poverty simulation is a great way to learn how to identify with the poor. Read this article to find out about Janet Erwin's simulation experience and how she responded.

WorldCrafts: Building a Normal Life for Mauritius' Deaf
Like so many other people in her home country of Mauritius, Radha works hard to make a good life for herself. But Radha also faces an extra challengeshes deaf. Read to learn more about Radha, her challenges, where she finds hope, and how you can help.

Project HELP is on the Way
Loving Jesus and following His way involves the high prioritization of the poor, but not only for the sake of the poor. He is what people need, but wealth easily leads to physical distractions and spiritual deception.

WorldCrafts: Silk Road Trading Company
The people of the Silk Road—vibrant groups of people threading through central and eastern Asia—might ask that you try a little tea, not just for its antioxidants or relaxing qualities but for something a little more important to them.

Salt of the Earth: WorldCrafts Artisans in Honduras
Lucinda had no food for her family, but begged to have salt for them, so at least her children would think they had eaten. Lucinda is one of several Honduran women whose life has been transformed by the income provided through WorldCrafts^SM, an entity of WMU^®.

Treasures From the Heart - WorldCrafts in Cambodia
Treasures from the Heart began when Timons heart felt called to provide care to women and men living with AIDS in his country of Cambodia. Treasures from the Heart offers vocational training, employment, reliable income, and development for people with AIDS.

The Beginning of Life Foundation: Helping Sex-trafficking Victims Start Over in Moldova
Each year, an estimated 800,000 to 900,000 human beings are bought, sold, or forced across the world's borders. The UN estimates that 10 million women and children worldwide are “ensnared within the system of commercial sexual exploitation.

WorldCrafts : Second Chance - Moldova
Veronica's involvement in WorldCrafts saved her from entering prostitution. Unemployed for four years, Veronica found a way to provide for her family through WorldCrafts.

WorldCrafts: Nigerian Artisans
Next time you pick up a potholder while you're cooking dinner, remember it could be doing a lot more than just saving you from getting burned. It could be easing someone else's pain.

WorldCrafts: SHARE Artisan Group of Indonesia
The lives of Indonesian pastors families are not easy. Daily, they trust God will provide both the strength to endure persecution and the next meals for their tables. Thankfully, WorldCrafts has been able to ease some of this financial burden.