To the bush and beyond

25 January 2013 — Samuel came crawling out to meet us as we arrived. Later the we strapped on calipers and helped the boy take a few tentative steps. He looked delighted just to be upright.

Hanilidi Walks Again

20 March 2012 — After being paralyzed after surgery, Hanilidi learns to walk again through treatements at the Center for the Advancement of the Handicapped.

Youmanli's Transformation

19 March 2012 — Youmanli was six years old when we found him with the disability called “knock-knees”. Youmanli couldn’t play like the other children, and he was often thirsty and hungry as he waited at home for help.

Handicapped? I don't think so!

16 March 2012 — In a culture where handicapped children are often marginalised and discarded, I saw the deaf, lame, blind and physically handicapped being lavished with dignity, respect and love.

The Gift of Independence

8 June 2011 — It is hard to imagine a life more difficult than Mardi’s. He had everything working against him. His parents died when he was young. Then, while living with his uncle’s family, he contracted polio and lost the use of both his legs.

Fulani Couple Shares the Jesus-Way

28 April 2011 — Read how God is growing his church among the Fulani through the effective ministry of new Fulani believers...

It's About Serving Him

22 December 2009 — Living in a village of Burkina Faso, I am often reminded of what life must have been like in Biblical times. The typical Burkinabe living in the village has no electricity and consequently no refrigeration or cooling system for their one room house.

Flood Relief for Burkina Faso

30 November 2009 — Ouagadougou received heavy rains that flooded the capital city on September 1, 2009.

The Displaced People of Timbuktu

27 October 2009 — The Tuareg are one of many Muslim people groups found in the north of Burkina Faso. Most, if not all, of the Tuareg in our area originate from the legendary town of Timbuktu in the north of Mali.

Providing Clean Water Brings People to Jesus

23 October 2009 — In February and March of 2008, SIM partnered with Friends in Action International to drill water wells in nine villages.

Making the Grade

29 September 2009 — Some call it a miracle. Others still find it hard to believe. Until the Centre for the Advancement of the Handicapped (CAH) opened its school six years ago, most thought that their deaf children were unteachable, not worth anything.

Fatima's Story

19 June 2009 — My name is Fatima and I’m 20 years old. This is my story.

Restoring Children for a Better Future

12 February 2009 — Centre for the Advancement of the Handicapped (CAH) has physically, emotionally, and spiritually changed the lives of thousands of children in eastern Burkina Faso.

Goal: To Reach 50,000

4 February 2009 — Young adults with a passion for youth and children’s ministries are key to a strong and growing church in Burkina Faso and around the world.

Mahadaga Health Centre Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry

12 July 2006 — The whole Mahadaga region became involved when we celebrated the 50 year anniversary of the Health Centre.

Mariama's Story

19 January 2006 — The second time we found the bag of human excrement outside our door we knew someone was doing magic against us.

Whole Bible Published in Gourma

2 September 2005 — The long awaited Gourma Bible will be officially dedicated in Burkina Faso in September 2005.

Low Tech High Touch

1 March 2005 — Messiah College engineering students have put their skills to work at the SIM hospital and Handicap Training Center in Mahadaga, Burkina Faso.

New Heart New Home

10 January 2005 — I'm learning that I can make a difference in individuals' lives if I'm ready and willing when the Lord presents an opportunity.