After one of the bumpiest 4x4 rides of his life, photographer and storyteller @jontaylorsweet stepped into a village in the mountains of the Philippines—greeted by joyful kids, open arms, and unimaginable need. Over the next four days, he visited a sea gypsy village where families live on the water and survive on what others throw away. He carried his camera through devastation and joy, capturing a world that many people will never see firsthand. What left the deepest impact wasn’t just the images—it was the people. The kids. The Child Champions. The reminder that even in the hardest places, there is beauty, there is hope, and there is help. “I want all these kids to know that they’re not alone,” Jon says. “That there’s real love here.” This is what it means to say yes to calling—to show up with your gifts, and let God use them. (fb)

In Zimbabwe, nearly half the population lives in extreme poverty. For children like Evans and Progress, this means facing hunger, unstable housing, and isolation. But their stories don’t end in hardship. Thanks to the faithful care of Child Champions—and the support of sponsors—these kids are building the courage to dream again. Evans is learning guitar and hopes to become a doctor and a pastor. Progress, once bullied by classmates, now stands firm in her identity and dreams of becoming a nurse. Behind every child’s transformation is someone who chose to show up: a volunteer who teaches Bible lessons after caring for her sick mother. A sponsor who writes words of encouragement. A community that believes kids in hard places are worthy of love and opportunity. Pray with us today for the children of Zimbabwe—and for the Child Champions who help them face every hardship with courage and faith. (fb)