After losing her mother and father to violence in Liberia, Akeelah* lived with an aunt. But she was soon kicked out to the street when she got pregnant at a young age. “I felt like an orphan without a mother to care for me . . . and hopeless,” she… Read More

American Bible Society shows gratitude and honor to America’s Veterans this Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry (ASM) has served Veterans, Military members, and their families for more than 200 years. Today, they announced Operation 500, a brand-new campaign to inspire half a million Military… Read More

Lost. Hopeless. Worthless. These are the words Elena* used to describe herself. The 22-year-old woman grew up in Macedonia in extreme poverty. When some family members lost their jobs, making survival even more difficult, Elena fell into depression and suffered from anxiety. “I felt… Read More

Like too many Paraguayans, Francisco* and Maria* are well acquainted with suffering. When heavy rains caused massive flooding in the city of Asunción last year, they lost their home. Forced to leave the flood zone, they moved on to a rural town called Karaja Vuelta. But there, as… Read More

Life has been difficult and the future uncertain for those living in the shadow of the volcano Manaro Voui on the South Pacific island of Ambae. Manaro Voui spewed ash and sulfur a few years back, and thousands had to flee from their homes to neighboring islands. The… Read More

Over the past five years, first Scripture translations were completed in 154 languages used by 186 million people, including 57 million people who saw the full Bible in their heart language for the first time. “The generosity of supporters across the world and the dedication of Bible translators… has… Read More

In a new research report, American Bible Society’s State of the Bible 2020 data is used to assess the impact of COVID-19 on people’s lives in the U.S. The report, entitled “National Well-Being Measures Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Online Samples” and authored by Tyler J. Read More

Malindi* thought her life was challenging enough when her husband walked out on her and their eight children. She was a single mom forced to work and provide for her children in Zambia, an extremely poor region of the world. They lived in a crowded compound with no running… Read More

Ngangela speakers in the African country of Angola have received a brand-new translation of the New Testament, thanks to the diligent work of local translators and the Bible Society! Translators persevered through technical difficulties, accidents, and illnesses to bring the Word of God to their people. “The translation took… Read More

On a typical Sunday morning in America, pews, auditorium chairs, and even movie theatre seats are filled with believers worshiping God. In the hallways before service, hugs and news are shared over coffee and, if you’re lucky, donuts. In early 2020, that all changed. When fellowship and hope were… Read More