In 2023, you provided more hope than ever:
This summer, I had the privilege of serving with my family on a mission trip to Honduras. It was the first time my 11-year-old daughter had been on a mission team. She begged us to let her serve, and she worked diligently to prove she was ready. The time of service together was beautiful, challenging, emotional, and inspiring.
There is no greater joy than seeing your child find their purpose in life.
At our final debrief, each team member was asked, “What has God made clear to you this week?”
After six days of pouring herself out for others, my daughter smiled and answered.
“I’m meant to serve.”
She shared that she had never felt happier and more fulfilled than when she was serving the kids. As her father, I was so proud. It’s everything I could have asked for.
We are all meant to serve. The Bible tells us we were created “by God and for God,” and He has “good works prepared in advance” for each of us to do.
When we follow God’s leading to serve the orphaned and vulnerable, and serve as we were meant to do, we get to be a part of God’s rescue plan. Together—we see hope restored in lives around the world.
I experienced that firsthand: God moved in my daughter’s heart in ways beyond what I could have hoped for.
This annual report is a testament to what happens when all of us who are created to serve take a step forward. You will read stories about children and families who now have hope because of Orphan Outreach.
Around the world, because of your prayers, gifts, and service, God did IMMEASURABLY MORE. God wants to use each of us for His purposes, in ways that are more than we could imagine.
We know there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the orphan crisis.
Each community we serve has unique strengths and challenges—so our programs are designed to intentionally meet the needs of that community.
We know every child deserves individualized care—so each program adapts to partner with each child and family.
That’s why we make sure these four priorities are woven into the DNA of every Orphan Outreach program, so we can do immeasurably more in the lives of children and families.
Our mission remains the same around the world. Whether it’s a school, an after-school program, a community support center, an aging out program, a children’s home, or a foster care program, we focus on what is in the best interest of each and every child and family we serve.
Thank you for making all of this possible. Thank you for serving alongside us. Because of your support, thousands of lives will never be the same. It’s my prayer that, together, we will do even MORE in the years to come!
For His glory,
Rey Diaz, President
Renovating a new Montessori school building at the Community Outreach Center in Chimaltenango (CCC)—allowing us to add more children to the Montessori program.
Moving our Family Support Center to a larger building to expand our services and classes for moms and babies.
Launching parenting classes at the NiCo program, to enhance family support systems through parental involvement.
Piloting a family support initiative to provide holistic care to the neediest families who have children attending the Godawari Education Center.
Adding 60 families to our Gan Sabra Community Program, allowing them to receive crucial support in this HIV-ravaged community.
Establishing peer-to-peer mentoring in our Aging Out Program, where our young adults have an opportunity to walk the road with those beginning the journey of adulthood.
Launching a continuing education scholarship program and providing college and trade school scholarships for 29 young adults in 2023.
Providing increased mental health support and counseling for both our Aging Out staff and young adults suffering from the emotional strain of war.