Mission of Mercy child development centers are a refuge for many children -- a safe place to learn, grow, eat, and play. The centers are often a stark contrast to a child's neighborhood and home. In this video, we follow a young boy eager to take us to his house. Walking home with him will open your eyes.

What does it mean for the parent of a sick child to see a member of their community working toward their healing?

Learn more about the Health Care Worker training and check out more pictures on Dr. Beyda's blog.

Praying for the team's safe travels.

In all things, give thanks!

The Medical Mercy team completed its last clinic in the Malindi region of Kenya today.

Please pray for the team as they debrief and begin their travels home. Their flight connections are tight and their hearts are heavy.

As Dr. Beyda would say, in all things give thanks.

Days 3 and 4 of the Medical Mercy clinics have gone better, but something is keeping Dr. Beyda up at night...

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Sometimes things just don't seem fair, and today was one of those days...

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Medical Mercy is currently serving our projects near Malindi, Kenya. What they do is so valuable to our sponsorship program. Here's why...

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Does a mission trip do more harm than good? As the team bids Swaziland and its precious children goodbye, Mission of Mercy president Mark Pluimer shares his thoughts.

Praying safe travels for these tender hearts!

Dr. David Beyda and a team of volunteers are on their way to Malindi, Kenya today, and Dr. Beyda offers many things we can pray for this week.

"Next week a Medical Mercy team will head to Malindi to help our project staff address the needs of children facing severe malnutrition in the face of extended drought. Dr. David Beyda, director of our Medical Mercy program, shares his thoughts on the upcoming trip below."

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Cries of “Hallelujah!” went up from Mission of Mercy projects in the drought-ravaged district of Malindi in southeast Kenya when they received a second delivery...

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Education has routinely been identified as a key factor in the fight against poverty. Without a proper education, children grow up to be adults without the skills they need to generate a sufficient income. As a result these same children will likely be delegated to a life of mere subsistence, much like their parents before them, perpetuating the cycle of deprivation. Click the link below to find out how Mission of Mercy is making a huge impact in this area.

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“For your information, I am 11th grade student. I am preparing myself for the college. I am doing my best. I believe that this is because of your help. I am now in great peace because I receive the great gift who is Jesus the Son of God.” – Tinsae from Ethiopia, in a letter to his sponsor.

“I’m learning a lot in the project but what I like most is to learn about Jesus and the songs we sing to God. I also like the meal they give me.” ­ – Paola from the Dominican Republic, in a letter to her sponsor.

“I am studying hard to be a good student. I want to make you and my family very happy with my school result. There are different cultures in my country, Ethiopia. How is your country? Write me about your country. I love you so much. I respect you very much. May God bless you so much.” 
– Yeshitela from Ethiopia, in a letter to his sponsor. 

“God has a purpose with everything, I now think better than before, I have changed a lot since I’m attending the project.” – Elizabeth from the Dominican Republic, in a letter to her sponsor.

“I participate in spiritual program at Mercy Center every Saturday to listen to the Word of God. I share the Word of God to my family what I hear form the Mercy Center.” – Tarikuwa from Ethiopia, in a letter to her sponsor.

"I didn't pass the grade because I don't like school but in the project the tutor told me that I have to study, to be a professional in the future and I promised her to do my effort to pass the grade and I now will chance because she made me realize what important is to study.  I ask you so much that you pray for I can change and to think about my future please."

-- 10-year-old Julia from the Dominican Republic, in a letter to her sponsor

Everyone has their morning routine, and school children are no exception. Yet children in the developing world have a different set of tasks each day, and their responsibilities belie their age. What you’ll read below is a description of a typical day for a school-aged girl...

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We all have memories of our school days: lunch time with friends, worrying over who to play with at recess, asking for help with our lessons. Children all over the world have similar concerns, yet their educational settings are so different. Here are some glimpses into the daily experiences of children in developing countries. While their learning environments are far removed from the polished buildings we know well, what these children learn -- and what that means for them -- is pivotal.

Nutritious meals are provided to children who attend our projects in Mozambique. 

Children often walk great distances to reach Mercy Centers in Swaziland, where they receive what may be their only meal for the day.

Attending a project gives children in Kenya a safe place to play and learn.

Children are nourished physically and spiritually at schools and centers in India.

Children in Cambodia may receive educational opportunities unavailable to previous generations.

We hope you join us tomorrow as we continue to explore the contrasts between what we know as school here in America and the reality Mission of Mercy children face.