How do you deliver Bibles to the Patamona people who live in the most remote mountain ranges of Guyana, South America? Just ask Sister Makayla*, the petite, middle-aged Patamona woman who serves as a Bible Society translation coordinator. She and her teams travel three to four days at a… Read More
In order to reach native communities living in the most isolated, rural areas of Mexico, the Bible Society staff must travel on dangerous roads. Then, when the roads run out, they rely on boats, horses, donkeys, and hours of walking. Finally, they reach their destination, where groups of people are… Read More
“I have been exposed to many waves of abuse that have marked my emotional health,” says Mariel*, a former gang member in El Salvador. There was a time when Mariel had no home. Work was scarce, and gang violence gripped her country. Mariel was a constant target for violence… Read More
Growing up in extreme poverty in Chiapas, Mexico, Jose* left home as a young teenager. He spent several years living on the streets, fighting, stealing, and worse to get by. In his words, he lived a nightmare. He recalls, “The hardest thing in my life was to be… Read More
When the pandemic struck, it was especially hard for struggling families in Latin America, where about one in four people live in poverty. The ongoing economic effects of the pandemic have pushed millions of more people into difficult financial times. Many believers in countries like Paraguay still struggle to… Read More
Just two years ago, Carlos* was unrecognizable. The dark path he had followed left him rejected by family and society. Living on the streets of Paraguay as a prostitute . . . addicted to drugs . . . Carlos was trapped in deception, leading what he calls “an empty and… Read More
Felipe* is a young boy entering his teenage years. He and his younger siblings have always gone to church and Sunday school, but it was still difficult for him to live out the lessons of the Bible while growing up. It can be challenging for children in Guatemala… Read More
The people of Argentina were hit hard during the pandemic. Friends like you helped distribute 1 million New Testaments across South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Franco* received one. This is his story, in his own words. When the pandemic started, I lost my job. Almost all… Read More
When Marcel’s* parents separated, the young boy was crushed. His father moved away, leaving Marcel sad and lonely. He began to act out, struggling to make sense of his feelings. “I felt sad all the time,” Marcel remembers. He didn’t know if his father would ever come home… Read More
Life in Uruguay was stressful for Rodrigo*. As he worried about providing for his wife and children, Rodrigo’s anxiety grew and grew, but no solution appeared. Then one day, Rodrigo came across a 1 Million Bibles distribution event, where his life changed forever! “I… Read More
