Prayer

For many people, Hurricane Dorian is a distant memory, but for the people of the Bahamas, it has become a day-to-day struggle on the long road to recovery. Recent reports indicate that the storm caused an estimated $3.4 billion in damages and left an estimated 29,500 people homeless, without jobs, or both. As of late […]

On October 16, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake was the first of three successive earthquakes to strike the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, leaving much damage and many displaced farmers. The second quake, measuring 6.6, hit on October 29, followed by another earthquake two days later on October 31 that measured 6.5. These three quakes […]

Hidden Hunger…it sounds like the name of a scary movie or story. But in reality, it is the life experience of over two billion people around the world. Hidden Hunger occurs when people become malnourished due to micronutrient deficiencies. Essentially, they aren’t consuming enough food overall, and their diet lacks the nutrients and quality that […]

“And if you give yourself to the hungry And satisfy the desire of the afflicted, Then your light will rise in darkness And your gloom will become like midday.” Isaiah 58:10 It’s a devastating blow when a parent can no longer care for his or her child. Be it finances, health, or death, countless numbers of children find themselves at […]

On the main islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco, residents are beginning to return to what is left of their homes and neighborhoods. Most houses and standing structures have been destroyed by the impact of tidal surges or the resulting water damage, leaving many survivors without any means of earning a living. For some islanders, the weight of […]

Recovery efforts are now in full swing in the Bahamas in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. The storm survivors are returning to their homes, beginning the cleanup, and making plans for rebuilding. BGR partners have been on the ground this week, continuing to assess the needs and make plans for how to best help in […]

On the main islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco, residents are beginning to return to what is left of their homes and neighborhoods. Most houses and standing structures have been destroyed by the impact of tidal surges or the resulting water damage, leaving many survivors without any means of earning a living. For some islanders, the weight of […]