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Illustrative photo: A blind girl reads the Bible by touch to her illiterate Wellcome L0073758
Illustrative photo, not from the original report · A blind girl reads the Bible by touch to her illiterate Wellcome L0073758 · https://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/obf_images/82/75/67deeadf21721927400d369573fd.jpg Gallery: https://wellcomeimages.org/indexplus/image/L0073758.html Wellcome Collection gallery (2018-03-21): https / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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YWAM Pacific Waves Vanuatu Supports Children's Literacy Through Pikinini Read

YWAM Vanuatu

YWAM Pacific Waves Vanuatu operates the Pikinini Read ministry in Vanuatu to help children develop reading and writing skills. The program works with local schools, teachers, and communities to provide individual literacy support, phonics instruction, and reading practice. Trained staff, volunteers, and visiting outreach teams deliver these engaging learning activities to boost children's confidence and foster a love of learning. The initiative aims to strengthen educational opportunities and invest in the next generation across the region. The ministry emphasizes that every child matters and can learn through these practical interventions.

Illustrative photo: Lom Yen in Lom Lo
Illustrative photo, not from the original report · Lom Yen in Lom Lo · NittlestX / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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YWAM Leaders Gather in Thailand to Address Holiness and Leadership Transition

YWAM Thailand

Over 1,200 Youth With A Mission leaders from 90 nations met in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in September for their Global Leadership Gathering. The event focused on spiritual holiness, integrity, and navigating a leadership transition following the death of co-founder Loren Cunningham. Guest speakers Phil Manginelli and Allen Hood emphasized repentance and character. The organization also introduced a new Global Eldership structure to replace the Founders’ Circle and unveiled new leadership teams for the University of the Nations. Additionally, attendees discussed initiatives in oral Bible translation, social media mission, and humanitarian aid in regions like Nepal.

Illustrative photo: Congregation prays inside a modern mosque with geometric design
Illustrative photo, not from the original report · Photo by Alim on Unsplash
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YWAM Expands Global Sports Ministry Initiatives Across Multiple Continents

YWAM

Youth With A Mission reports a global expansion of its sports outreach programs. The organization highlights new initiatives in Bangladesh, Nepal, Tanzania, Costa Rica, Lebanon, and various regions in Africa, the Americas, and Europe. These efforts include soccer academies and other sports ministries aimed at evangelism and discipleship. The group encourages believers to pray for these workers and for unity among churches using sports to reach young people. This announcement coincides with The Invitation prayer initiative on October 8, urging participants to support the gospel's impact in the sports world. (Source: YWAM)

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