These girls are children themselves, facing circumstances no youngster should ever endure.

At just 11 years old, Milka walked 15 to 20 miles each day selling wet sand used to scrub pots and pans. She was simply trying to earn money to buy food for her family

God allowed us to meet Benicia and her 8-month-old son while visiting a displaced village on the outskirts of Bangui in the Central African Republic.

One of our ministry’s long-term goals is to develop and equip local leaders in the Central African Republic (CAR). Your support allows us to invest in the growth, confidence, and leadership capacity of these men and women who faithfully serve on the ground each day.

In 2025, 31 churches united with us, and 81 pastors gathered for teaching, fellowship, and encouragement. The hunger for God’s Word was unmistakable, and because of your generosity, we were able to respond in a powerful and meaningful way.

At Julie’s Heart Cry, we stand in awe of what God has allowed us to accomplish in such a short time. None of it has happened by human strategy or strength. Again and again, the Lord has led us first into mercy ministry, using compassion as the doorway through which the gospel can enter and take root.

We recently featured Milka, a vulnerable young girl whose story mirrors that of many children in her community. Instead of sitting in a classroom, learning and laughing with friends, Milka spent her days collecting sand from a nearby riverbank and selling it door to door – often miles away from home – just so her family could have something to eat that day.

In the coming days, weeks, and months, we are asking you to join us in fervent prayer for a very special little girl and her mother. Their journey is one of heartache, perseverance, and hope—and it reminds us of the power of prayer and God’s providence.

Imagine a world where dreams are nurtured, potential is realized, and every child has the opportunity to thrive. Unfortunately, for thousands of children in the Central African Republic, that world remains out of reach.