GAIN – Global Aid Network

Standing together

Jennifer Thornton — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:07:05 +0000

In the heart of Myanmar, life has become increasingly difficult for families struggling to survive under the weight of poverty, natural disasters, and ongoing instability. When the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Mandalay on March 28th, fear and uncertainty rippled through already vulnerable communities. Many lost what little security they had, and for countless families…

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Hope at the front line

Jennifer Thornton — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:47:35 +0000

In the war-torn town of Kostiantynivka, only 12 kilometers from the front line, a small church called Word of Life continues to gather each week— despite the constant threat of attack. During a recent service, the hum of worship mixed with the distant sounds of warfare. As soldiers tried to shoot down a drone overhead, believers prayed together—choosing faith over fear. That same day…

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A strong woman with a big dream

Jennifer Thornton — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:39:26 +0000

Librada is a hardworking single mom whose story illustrates the power of possibility when women are equipped with the tools and support they need. She runs a small food stand in her neighborhood where she sells lomitos, hamburgers, pizzas and more—feeding her community with both her food and her passion. One day, while scrolling on social media, Librada came across a post about Diaconía…

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VILLAGE TRANSFORMED: HOPE FLOWS IN AGATA-AYOU

Jennifer Thornton — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:28:12 +0000

Before the well in Agata–Ayou, Benin, villagers walked over a kilometre each day to fetch water from a nearby river. The water was unsafe, but it was all they had. The journey was long, the water heavy, and sickness was common. Everything began to change when access to clean water and the Living Water was provided to Agata–Ayou. Once provided, safe water began to flow—right in the heart of…

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A Mother’s Determination: Building Security Through Saving

Jennifer Thornton — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:21:17 +0000

In a quiet rural community in Paraguay, Raquel—a single mother and creative entrepreneur—is working hard to build a better future for her family. She earns income by gathering medicinal plants for traditional teas and by selling handmade items like decorated sandals, thermoses and bags. These are skills she picked up through vocational training offered by Diaconía, GAiN’s partner organization in…

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Where Joy Now Flows: The Transformation of Namalulu Village

Jennifer Thornton — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:44:47 +0000

When our team arrived in Namalulu Village in Tanzania, the welcome we received was nothing short of heartwarming. A group of women, dressed in vibrant, colorful clothes, surrounded us with cheers, clapping, and singing—a celebration we will never forget. One thing was clear: joy now flows like water through Namalulu Village. But it wasn’t always this way. Before Global Aid Network (GAiN)…

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URGENT! Help Survivors of the Myanmar Earthquake

Jennifer Thornton — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:13:50 +0000

A devastating 7.7 earthquake struck the country of Myanmar on Friday, March 28th, leaving approximately 3,600 people killed and the affected regions in urgent need of assistance. Yes, I want to help Sources estimate this number will rise to over 10,000 and that 18.3 million people, 4.04 million households, and USD 77.5 billion in infrastructure are concentrated within the affected area.

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Refuge for Women in Ukraine

Sarah Rhea — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:22:05 +0000

Ever since the start of the war in Ukraine, there has been an increase in domestic abuse and violence against women, brought about by both significant others and Russian soldiers during the occupation. Since many victims do not have relatives or friends with whom they stay with, they and their children are often left traumatized and desperately in need of care. In the Kyiv region of Ukraine…

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Days for Girls

Sarah Rhea — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:25:07 +0000

We partnered with Days for Girls to educate, strengthen and encourage young women in African communities about their menstrual health. This past season, we were able to meet with 80 girls in the village of Dossouhoue, Benin, gifting each of them with menstrual hygiene kits. Below are some testimonies from a few of the girls who were deeply impacted by the menstrual hygiene training and…

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Sewing Generosity

Sarah Rhea — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:41:59 +0000

Diaconía is an organization that currently serves as our local partner in Paraguay. Together, we seek to empower women to flourish in all areas of life – economically, relationally and spiritually. Antonia joined one of Diaconía’s very first trust groups more than 12 years ago with a friend in her community. At the time, she had only one small table top sewing machine and was making jackets to…

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