Mission News
Block layers desperately needed to work on orphanage in Haiti
Written on March 16, 2012 at 2:20 pm, by Brian Gilpin
March 16, 2012
LAKELAND, Fla. – After making significant progress on rebuilding an orphanage in Haiti, the work of Orphan’s Heart has slowed significantly due to a lack of skilled block layers. More than 50 children from the orphanage that was destroyed in the January 2010 earthquake are still living in tents and makeshift structures. Read more
New Mission Established in the Shadows of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Written on February 28, 2012 at 1:31 pm, by Brian Gilpin
February 28, 2012
Partnership Yields Opportunity to Expand Missions in Africa
LAKELAND, Fla. –Mt. Kilimanjaro is a constant presence in the distance as volunteers work to prepare a recently acquired property for a new orphanage in Arusha, Tanzania. Read more
Two Years Later, 50 Orphans Still living in Tents after Earthquake Destroyed Orphanage
Written on January 12, 2012 at 5:54 pm, by Brian Gilpin
January 12, 2012
LAKELAND, Fla. — It was two years ago today that a massive 7.0 earthquake hit Haiti. But after 24 months in recovery, over half a million people are still living in tents and on the streets. Read more
Interns Needed to Get Away from Mundane Work and Onto the Mission Field
Written on December 26, 2011 at 5:27 pm, by Brian Gilpin
December 26, 2011
LAKELAND, Fla. ― Most college students are taking a break now after weeks of hard work and days of exhausting exams. Enjoying the rest could naturally lead to thinking about the summer. This summer could be more than just enjoying the sunshine though. It could be life changing. Read more
Orphans and AIDS Victims Get Boost
Written on December 19, 2011 at 4:58 pm, by Brian Gilpin
December 19, 2011
LAKELAND, Fla. ― Ranked as the third-poorest country in the world and an orphan population making up over 10% of its residents, it’s no wonder Orphan’s Heart chose to send a mission team to the Uganda. Read more
