by Lexie Smith | May 21, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows,” James 1:17, (NIV) We are all given gifts from God in this life. The most precious gifts we receive however, are often the...
by Lexie Smith | Apr 17, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
Panama is a country of endless potential. Yet, this potential is untapped, with 47,957 children out of school and 20 percent of the population living below the poverty line. COVID-19 only made this worse with one of the world’s longest lockdowns. Because of...
by Lexie Smith | Mar 28, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
Carlos Marin Izaguirre is a teacher at Refugio Esperanza Primary School in Peru. Against all odds, he has made a change in his community that will have a ripple effect for generations to come. “I believe that students are the reason for being a teacher,” Carlos...
by Lexie Smith | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation, Rwanda
Recent years in Burkina Faso have seen more destruction than ever. Terrorist attacks and the displacement of millions have made the path ahead difficult. For many Burkinabés, it feels like dark and unknown terrain. How God is Moving Amidst misfortune,...
by Tim Stansberry | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog, Christian Transformation
Since its inception three years ago, Edify Uganda has experienced God’s transformation. This has resulted in incredible innovation and growth in Uganda. The growth has come at a rate never before seen in our 12 years of operation. In fact, as of May 2, 2022, our...
by Grace Keel | Jan 1, 2023 | Blog, Interns
At the Global Staff Conference in Uganda, sitting at a table with people from all over the world, I was slightly overwhelmed. Leslie Dawson, Edify’s Director of Spiritual Formation, stepped onto the small stage and shared about what the first day would look...
by Lexie Smith | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community
“You are the light of the world… In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:14,16 (NIV). During this Holiday season, we celebrate the Father for giving us His Son. We remember in...
by Grace Keel | Oct 25, 2022 | Blog, Christian Transformation, Training
Edify has taken a holistic approach to equipping teaching in Peru, and the transformation has been nothing short of significant. One of our three main pillars is training. In each of our operating countries, we provide various types of training that the in-country...
by Lexie Smith | Sep 29, 2022 | Blog, Christian Transformation, community, Reflections
“There should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part...
by Lexie Smith | Aug 22, 2022 | Blog, Uganda
Uganda is a country where a child’s unlimited, God-given potential often goes untapped. This is due to the seemingly never-ending wake of poverty cycles. For many families, there is continuous tension between choosing to send children to school or have them work...
