Friends, we need your help. We have a child who needs emergency surgery today. The surgery will cost $500 plus extra for medications, treatment, etc. Her arm was crushed. The surgery she received was not done correctly where it was performed in the orient (jungle area). The pins have come out of her arm and […]
Author: Karissa Washburn
Karissa is co-founder of Bless An Orphan International. She is living our her lifelong passion of rescuing children from neglect and abuse. She and her husband Marshall live with their three children in Cuenca, Ecuador.
Reaping Bountifully
You may just be one person in the world but to one person you may be the world! We need your help friends. There are many mouths to feed and children to care for but we can’t do it without your help. Please consider making a donation today so that our mission can continue to […]
A Starving Need for Jesus
This post is from 13 yr old Morgan who is the daughter of James & Stephanie who recently moved to Ecuador with their 3 kids to serve with us. Wise words from a 13 year old. I’m completely filled with such hope for her generation when I see God working in their hearts like this. […]
How Your Giving Blesses Lives!
I can’t think of a better way to sum up today than….my heart is happy. To watch children’s faces light up because you’ve brought a little joy to their very difficult world, is worth every single hour of labor we put in to making days like today happen. Your giving supplied more than 200 kids […]
Working Together To Create Stronger Families
Supporting one another! It is imperative that we work together in unity to support the common cause of bringing relief and help to those in need. We are grateful for the local support and collaboration with the police department (DINAPEN) as we work together to create stronger families and stronger communities. Please pray for the […]
Mission Trip Opening
April 11-18, 2015 We have open spots for volunteers for the April 2015 mission trip to Ecuador. Total cost $680 per person – includes lodging, all meals, and in-country transportation. Make a leap of faith to do something out of your comfort zone that you’ve never done before! It will be an experience you’ll never […]
I Love Our Team!
Meet some of the men that serve sacrificially, valiantly, and with integrity. As hard as we work, I’ve got to tell you, we sure do enjoy our time together as well…this is a crazy fun bunch! Photo was taken following a Matthew 25 Feeding Event in El Centro (downtown Cuenca). #Christian #Mike #LuisMiguel #JuanJose […]
Dios le Pague!
“Dios le pague!” (God repay you or God reward you.) I keep hearing their sweet little voices over and over again. “Dios le pague.” The precious little children in these Andes mountains are so grateful for the littlest blessings. Just take a moment and imagine: You’re 7 years old. You’ve worked a hard day walking […]
Nearly 2,000 Children Served
We are so blessed for all of your support this Christmas season. We have served nearly 2,000 children in our Christmas programs, hundreds of youth, and numerous elderly. We’ve also provided Christmas gifts to families and children in need. I had the joy of watching children who had never been given a Christmas gift tear […]