Providing safety and comfort during conflict

In 2019, we expanded our initiatives to care for children who have lost their families and homes due to tribal conflict and ethnic cleansing. We united with the local church to care for children and families affected by violence […]

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100 Days After Hurricane Matthew

100 days ago, Hurricane Matthew left the shores of Haiti, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Matthew struck southwest Haiti as a Category 4 storm, with winds in excess of 145 mph pummeling the country. For those […]

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2 Minutes with GO | Jan '17 Quarterly Update

Life is busy. We get it, so in this quarter’s update Joe Knittig will share news about Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts in Haiti, a need for prayer in Uganda, and explosive growth through CarePortal in the US — all in two minutes . […]

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Dignity. Joy. Gratitude. | Hurricane Matthew, Update 7

Here are a few thoughts that filled our hearts yesterday as we watched GO Transition Academy students loading a truck that will carry supplies to many of the “mamas and brothers and sisters” they grew up with:
Through work, we […]

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Local Response. Local Leadership. Local Impact. | Hurricane Matthew, Update 6

At The Global Orphan Project, we are called to expand the capacity of the local church to care for children and families in crisis in their own community. Is there anything better than someone taking care of their own? […]

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Needs are Immense. God is Faithful. | Hurricane Matthew, Update 5

An update letter from Joe Knittig, CEO of The Global Orphan Project, currently on the ground in Haiti.
GO Family, 
The situation here is worse than anyone expected and deteriorating. The death toll is climbing, and many of the hardest hit areas […]

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Rain Stops. A New Reality Begins. | Hurricane Matthew, Update 4

The rain stopped. The airport opened, and our GO team did their best to take advantage of the window. Mike, Joe, and Jake landed in country. GO Haiti continued to champion children, deliver food, and the assessments began.  Sobering […]

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Haiti Relief Fund Established. Food Deliveries Begin | Hurricane Matthew, Update 3

A letter from Joe Knittig, CEO of The Global Orphan Project
GO Family,
Mike, Jake, and I are at the airport en route to Haiti. My hope is to keep you updated as things unfold, and as we’re able. We value transparency and your […]

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Initial Good News. Much More to Do. | Hurricane Matthew, Update 2

GO Project Family, 
Here is a Haiti/ Hurricane Matthew update. Our immediate priority is to ensure that all children in our local church partners’ care are accounted for, safe, and secure. There will be significant rebuild needs, but that is not our […]

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Hurricane Matthew Strikes Haiti

GO Project Family,
Thank you for praying. As many of you know, Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti this morning. Reports that the southwest corner (Cayes region) would bear the brunt appear to be true. Communication is limited but not completely cut off. This video posted by Pastor Louis […]

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