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Permanent hope and happiness
In the early morning hours of July 4, 2025, Tony Tharp woke up and got out of bed. As soon as his feet touched the floor, they...
How to intentionally pray for the back-to-school season
"Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work." - Oswald Chambers So often, we can become consumed with thoughts and tasks...
Reconnecting with my gift in Ethiopia
A couple of years ago, I participated in a women’s Bible study. We read Jennie Allen’s book, “Restless: You Were Made for More.” Her book helps identify a person’s gifts and experiences so they can pursue...
Summer Fun and Safety: Helping Families Enjoy the Season
Summer is a wonderful time for children and families to enjoy longer days, outdoor play, vacations, swimming, cookouts, and community events. With a little planning, families can...
Change begins with me
With loving tenderness, Samuel Mareba embraces his 8-month-old daughter Maria who shares his gentle eyes and round cheeks. The hug is a promise to love her and protect her, a promise to be present as her...
Twenty-Five Years of Hope: Celebrating Buckner Kenya
When Cynthia Barasa lost both of her parents, her world grew painfully small. As the youngest of six children, she watched opportunities slip away one by one....
Established roots prepare Buckner Kenya for stronger future
Reflections from Dr. Albert Reyes, President and CEO, Buckner International “Nina furaha na neema kubwa kushiriki na nyinyi hii sherehe ya miaka ishirini na tano ya Buckner...
Buckner Family Pathways program celebrates Spring 2026 graduates
Women who hold a bachelor's degree tend to make $19,000 more than those with an associate degree. Buckner wants to empower single moms to break the cycle...
Finding Buckner again
Family strengthening builds hopes and dreams Chasity Nichols knew Buckner as a child but never expected her life would head in a new direction when she found...
Twenty-Five Years of Hope: Celebrating Buckner Kenya
When Cynthia Barasa lost both of her parents, her world grew painfully small. As the youngest of six children, she watched opportunities slip away one by one....