Our children’s programs had wonderful Christmas programs full of food, music, celebration, and the true meaning of Christmas – in fact at least 13 people were saved through these programs!
Each celebration was unique and reflected the wonderful work of the program. The hope, love, joy and peace of Christmas were shared with many because of you!
Looking For Joy? Have you ever felt like you were on a hunt for joy? An 18-year-old boy was surprised to find it surrounded by people who had very little. He found it where you’d assume you’d find sadness. He went on a trip unsure of what he would experience
In the heart of Kenya, where many children face the daily struggle of hunger, a simple meal can be life-changing. At Forward Edge, we’re not just filling plates—we’re filling lives with hope, strength, and opportunity. Our programs in Kenya provide nourishing meals that empower children to focus in school, grow in their faith, and dream of a brighter future. Discover how something as simple as a meal is transforming lives and bringing lasting change to communities across Kenya.
In Zaachila, on the outskirts of Oaxaca City, Mexico, live many impoverished families who’ve traveled from distant areas in search of more opportunities and a better life…only to find themselves confronted with the same devastating and debilitating effects of poverty: hunger, joblessness, water-borne illness, lack of education, gang violence, drug
Tough Times It never ceases to amaze me the accomplishments children can achieve, but more importantly and impressively, their hearts behind it. The pandemic has been difficult for everyone, but one of the largest hurdles the families in our programs have had to face is watching the prices for their
8 yrs. old
Entered the program: May 2025
Zipporah lives with her grandmother and big brother in a two-room rented wood house with a dirt floor. The house has prepaid electrical lighting which is paid by her uncle, and tapped water which is boiled for drinking. The family has an outdoor kitchen and uses firewood for cooking. They have no bathing facility and share a communal pit latrine which is in poor condition.
Zipporah is an orphan. Her grandmother, who is ill, offered to raise her and her brother after the death of her mother who was a single parent. The family lives in extreme poverty and depends on Zipporah’s uncle who is a casual laborer struggling to make ends meet.
Zipporah’s big brother, Peter, is also in the Mama Beth program.
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