Rooted in Hope. Growing a Legacy of Transformation
For more than two decades, Crisis Aid International has run toward suffering and remained long after the emergency has passed — walking alongside communities as they heal, rebuild and rediscover hope.
What began as a response to urgent need has grown into a long-term commitment to lasting change.
Over time, that commitment has led to community development initiatives intentionally designed to create generational impact. Through trusted relationships and proven approaches, we have seen that when compassion is paired with commitment and faith is put into action, sustainable transformation is possible.
The Generations Initiatives are the natural next step in this journey. They reflect our belief that true change empowers communities not only to survive today, but to thrive for generations to come. This report highlights both this year’s impact and the strong foundation you have helped build for the future.
Together, we served ...
359,183 PEOPLE
...
and distributed 1.5M
LBS OF FOOD
East Africa Impact
Where Compassion Meets Commitment
250 Jobs Created in 2025
1,145 Overall
Nutritional Feeding Program
• 137,932 people served, including 23,374 severely malnourished children
• 1,255,533 pounds of food distributed
Health Programs
• 85,058 people received medical care and health education
• 77,144 severely malnourished children treated
• 52,799 families reached through health education
Safe Program
• 42 girls and their children provided with safe, loving care
Mercy Chapel (Vocational Training)
• 106 girls received vocational education
• New training program opened in a remote village
Additional Support Programs for Children
• 41 additional children supported
• 32 from the Children’s Home
• 9 from Refuge Homes
United States Impact
Serving Hope, Delivering Change
U.S. Safe Initiative
(for Sex Trafficking Victims and Exploited Children)
• You provided crisis intervention support to 4,396 young women and children. This includes 4,100 through our collaborative work within police stations, 278 through our own investigative staff and 18 through our U.S. Safe Home.
• You also provided education to 2,472 individuals. This includes 1,459 first responders and 2,340 school-aged children.
Love & Care Center
• Your Community Helping Community Initiative provided 38,976 people (7,641 families and 20,431 children) with 248,125 pounds of food.
• This initiative has over 10 partners for “feet on the ground” distribution.
Volunteer Hours
• 225 Volunteers representing 11,740 hours
2002 — 2025 IMPACT
Decades of Service
5,030,595 PEOPLE SERVED
30,696,153 LBS FOOD DISTRIBUTED
1,292,450 MEDICAL CARE RECIPIENTS
32 ORPHANS IN CHILDREN’S HOME
52 WATER WELLS
14 COUNTRIES SERVED WORLDWIDE
12,388 SEX-TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN HELPED GLOBALLY
11,377 TOTAL U.S. CAP ASSISTANCE
Generations Initiatives
From Relief to Resilience — Building Sustainability That Lasts
What began as has grown into a living model of demonstrating how long-term investment can break generational cycles of poverty.
These projects and communities not only to survive today, for generations to come.
This is just the beginning ...
With a strong foundation in place, we look ahead with clarity and bold faith. The work continues to focus on saving lives, saving souls and changing futures by strengthening communities from within — supporting sustainable solutions, developing local capacity and restoring dignity. As Generations Initiatives grow and mature, their impact will continue to reach far beyond today.
Tesifa • South
The Weight of a Future
Two pounds. That’s what hope looks like.
When 2-month-old Amirah arrived at our Pediatric Hospital in East Africa, she was barely clinging to life. Malnourished, dehydrated and in critical condition, her mother had used their last resources to get help.
Because of your generosity, Amirah received immediate, expert care — fluids, medicine and therapeutic feeding. After 24 days in the hospital, she had gained nearly 2 pounds and was strong enough to go home.
Her mother wept with gratitude, thanking God and the team who saved her daughter.
You didn’t just give medical care. You gave her a future.
PROJECT ELEMENTS:
• 2 Pediatric Hospitals
• Neighboring Health Outpost
• Specialized Training
• Podoconiosis Training
• Lactation Training
• Mossy Foot Screening Outpost
• Therapeutic Feeding/ Grinding Mill
• Dairy Farm
• Agricultural Demonstration Farm
• Education / Training
• Agricultural Farming Practices
• Dairy Farming Operations
• Cooking
• Medical Assistance
• Event Planning & Support
• Job Creation
• Pastoral Care
• Income Generation
• Restaurants & Bistros
• Dairy Store & Eatery
• Event Space (weddings and meetings)
PROJECT ELEMENTS:
Tesifa • North
A Mother’s Walk for Water
• Mountain Development Program
• Agricultural Demonstration Farm
• Water Systems for the Village and the Agriculture
• Self-Help Groups for Women Survivors of War Abuse
• Therapeutic Feeding Program in the Government Hospital
• Lactation Training for Government Staff
• Job Creation
In the mountains of Tigray, a young mother preparing to welcome her third child carries the weight of more than pregnancy. She must also secure water for her family.
To do so, she walks nearly a mile each way to a distant water source, sometimes making the trip twice a day. The path is dangerous, especially for children. When we first met her, we watched as she carefully locked her two small children inside their home before setting out alone, knowing it was the only way to keep them safe while she fetched water.
On a follow-up visit, we learned more of her story. Her husband now works with Crisis Aid on the mountain agriculture project — steady employment that has already brought stability and hope to their household. And we’re not done yet.
Through the Tesifa North Generations Initiative, a new water system is being built that will bring clean, reliable water directly to homes in the surrounding communities. For this mother and her family — and for hundreds of others — it will be life-changing.
Girls Village
Grace Met Her on the Streets
Anesa’s journey was once filled with despair.
She was living on the streets with no education and no hope. But thanks to the opportunities offered for trafficking victims at our Mercy Chapel in East Africa, Anesa has found a new life — a life she never thought possible.
Through the hairdressing class, she gained valuable skills, graduated and is now employed. But it’s not just the skills that have transformed her — counseling has helped her heal from her past, allowing her to give back and help others on their own journey.
“May God bless you all! You have taken us from the streets and given us life back. I am forever grateful!”
Anesa’s transformation wouldn’t have been possible without your support.
PROJECT ELEMENTS:
• Girls Dorm & Commerce Building
• Safe Home for 100 Girls & Their Children
• Day Care Program
• Vocational Training
• Sewing
• Hairdressing
• Pottery
• Computer Training
• Textiles
• Income Generation & Training
• Poultry Production
• Lard & Bleach Production
• Restaurant & Bakery
• Hair Salon
• Bridal & Formal Wear Shop
• Produce
• Commerce Space Rental
PROJECT ELEMENTS:
• U.S. SAFE INITIATIVE
• CAP (Child Anti-Exploitation Partnership) Program
• Numbers: 8 Advocates/9 offices
• Location:
• Missouri, Michigan and Colorado
• Offerings:
• Police Liaison
• Mentors for Children
• Education and Awareness
• Family and Child Counseling
• Resource Coordinator
• U.S. REFUGE HOME
• House of Hope - Michigan (opened in 2024)
• P.I. (PROJECT IDENTIFY) PROGRAM
• Offering:
• Police Liaison support to Missouri ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) units
• Investigates hand-selected cases identified by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and local police departments
• TRAINING & EDUCATION
• Schools
• First responders
• Juvenile Courts
• Community Groups
You listened to me
That made it
U.S. Safe
— Youth served through the Child Anti-Exploitation Partnership program
*Image used for illustrative purposes only.
House of Hope for trafficking survivors
“It’s the little things that have always touched my heart the most. ... It means a lot that you look forward to seeing us every night. I can’t speak for everyone else, but it makes me feel loved. It makes me feel like I actually matter!”
—
House of Hope Resident
From food and water
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