CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE FOR ORPHANS
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8 Principles for better practice in short-term missions
Before you start planning a mission trip to an orphanage, knowing these eight principles can help protect orphaned and vulnerable children. More than two million Christians travel on international short-term...
Reflections from the WWO Global Forum
I recently had the opportunity to connect with a multitude of inspiring global leaders at the World Without Orphans Global Forum in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Our time together was deeply...
What’s the theme of CAFO2024?
Can you see the blacksmith’s shop? Fire, steel and sweat … hammer and anvil … clang and concussion. The Blacksmith knows what it’s all for. He labors for a future...
New Pure Religion Project videos to highlight ‘pure religion’ lived out in local contexts
The Pure Religion Project is a focused initiative inspired by the members of the Christian Alliance for Orphans and the broader CAFO community, designed to help churches live out their...
Help shape the future of the movement
For the past 20 years, we’ve seen God’s faithfulness in leading our community. From the first 38 leaders who gathered and pledged to “leave logos and egos at the door”...
How does healthy eating improve mental health for foster and adoptive families?
This is the third article in a three-part series on The Powerful Role of the Body in Mental Health. Find the first and second articles here. For most of us,...