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Reverend Selladuraj Balasundaram, affectionately known as Father Bala, is an influential church leader in Sri Lanka. In the short video below, Father Bala tells us why it’s important to strengthen families.

When we think of orphaned and vulnerable children, we may not think that building stronger families is one of the most important steps we can take. However, when we come alongside parents who are struggling and offer support and resources to help address the issues they are facing, it changes everything for their children and family.

Start 2025 by taking care of yourself! It’s much like experiencing a loss of cabin pressure on an airplane during an emergency. To help others, you must first put on your oxygen mask. If you don’t, you may perish, and others may not be saved.

There has been a significant increase in orphanhood in the last two decades in the U.S., according to a new study. The research, published in Nature Medicine, estimates that in 2021, 2.9 million children in the United States, or 4.2% of all U.S. children, had experienced the death of at least one parent or a grandparent caregiver responsible for most of the basic needs of the child.

The need facing orphaned and vulnerable children can seem overwhelming at times and we may feel that we do not have the resources to make a difference. The New Year can be a great time to take stock of the resources we do have and see “What is In Our Hand.” Thanks to Lubo Hlavacka, WWO Global Team Member, for creating this inspiring devotional that can help you grow your vision in 2025.