Stephanie Cartwright
Problems Faced by Orphans: Understanding Trauma, Poverty, and Systemic Failures
There are over 150 million children worldwide who have lost one or both parents, each facing a future shaped by trauma, poverty, and institutional isolation. Explore the unique challenges facing orphans today—from developmental delays to the dangers of “aging out”—and discover how the church is uniquely called to embody God’s heart for the fatherless.
Orphan Children: The Challenges and What the Church Can Do
There are over 150 million children worldwide who have lost one or both parents, each facing a future shaped by trauma, poverty, and institutional isolation. Explore the unique challenges facing orphans today—from developmental attachment to the difficulties of aging out of care—and discover how the church is uniquely called to embody God’s heart for the fatherless.
Types of Orphans: Understanding Vulnerability Beyond Traditional Definitions
While many define an “orphan” only as a child who has lost both parents, the reality is far more complex. From single and double orphans to the “social orphans” of Eurasia, understanding these distinct categories is essential for providing effective, gospel-centered care to the world’s most vulnerable children.
What Is an Orphan? Definition, Types, and Global Realities
An orphan is officially defined as a child under 18 who has lost one or both parents, but the global reality is far more complex. Explore the vital distinctions between single, double, and “social orphans,” and learn why understanding these definitions is the first step toward a faithful and effective response to the global orphan crisis.
7 Days of Prayer
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Faith in the Crossfire Report: Religious Freedom in Russia & Ukraine
Faith in the Crossfire: Religious Freedom Under the Kremlin Regime This report documents the systematic erosion of religious freedom in the Russian Federation and occupied territories of Ukraine. It demonstrates how religious repression has become a central mechanism of state control and a core component of the Kremlin’s war strategy. View On Mobile Click To Download Report Your browser does not support iframes. Click here to view the PDF. Key Findings: Religious Persecution in Russia and Occupied Ukraine The Faith in the Crossfire report, published by Mission Eurasia, exposes a multi-layered system of legal, administrative, and ideological pressure designed to subordinate religious life to state objectives. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, this repression has accelerated to eliminate independent religious communities. The “Russian World” (Russkiy Mir) Ideology Identity and Loyalty: Under this framework, Russian identity is defined as inherently Orthodox and politically loyal. National Security: Religious diversity…