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Creating opportunities for economic development in East Africa
For more than 140 years, Buckner International has answered the call to, “take care of orphans and widows in their despair,” through innovative social services programs, strong...
Just for a time
Let’s start with the numbers. 150. 10. 2. We’ll come back to that. Paul Ledet glances away for a split second and then looks back. He’s remembering...
World Menstruation Day is not just for girls. It’s for humanity.
Pads. Tampons. Period underwear. Cramps. Menstruation. PMS. If any of those words made you cringe, imagine how uncomfortable a female feels when experiencing period poverty. What is...
You don’t have to figure it out
You don't have to try to figure it out ... when God will work it out! Even when we don’t understand and can’t make sense out of...
Latest Buckner Today magazine available now
You are making a difference in the lives of children and families served by Buckner. Learn how in the Spring issue of Buckner Today. In this issue,...
Caring for children’s mental health
Most children are experiencing more stimulation and busyness than ever before. Because of that, opportunities for emotional regulation and learning how to properly navigate emotions can be...
What’s Dr. Reyes’ writing process?
"Never Alone: The Power of Family to Inspire Hope" is available now for purchase. Dr. Albert Reyes' third book focuses on God's design for us and for our...
Following the heart of the Father
“I could never foster, I would get too attached,” is a common response I hear when someone hears my husband and I are foster parents. While fostering...
The power of community and support to prevent human trafficking
This blog was written and contributed by Andrea Sparks, director of government and strategic relations for Buckner International. I recently returned from a week of training judges,...
Building strong futures by hand
Ana Rosa Ruiz felt the hardships of being an unemployed single mother. No matter how hard she worked, nothing seemed to provide enough to cover the needs...