by Lexie Smith | May 21, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community, Uncategorized
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows,” James 1:17, (NIV) We are all given gifts from God in this life. The most precious gifts we receive however, are often the...
by Lexie Smith | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
Panama is a country of endless potential. Yet, this potential is untapped, with 47,957 children out of school and 20 percent of the population living below the poverty line. COVID-19 only made this worse with one of the world’s longest lockdowns. Because of...
by Lexie Smith | Mar 28, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
Carlos Marin Izaguirre is a teacher at Refugio Esperanza Primary School in Peru. Against all odds, he has made a change in his community that will have a ripple effect for generations to come. “I believe that students are the reason for being a teacher,” Carlos...
by Lexie Smith | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, Rwanda
Recent years in Burkina Faso have seen more destruction than ever. Terrorist attacks and the displacement of millions have made the path ahead difficult. For many Burkinabés, it feels like dark and unknown terrain. How God is Moving Amidst misfortune,...
by Tim Stansberry | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation
Since its inception three years ago, Edify Uganda has experienced God’s transformation. This has resulted in incredible innovation and growth in Uganda. The growth has come at a rate never before seen in our 12 years of operation. In fact, as of May 2, 2022, our...
by Grace Keel | Jan 1, 2023 | Blog, Interns
At the Global Staff Conference in Uganda, sitting at a table with people from all over the world, I was slightly overwhelmed. Leslie Dawson, Edify’s Director of Spiritual Formation, stepped onto the small stage and shared about what the first day would look...