As a multicultural fellowship of missions, the Family International’s full-time volunteer workers are drawn from over 75 nationalities, working in a vast diversity of countries, cultures and creeds. Mission workers are active on location in assisting to meet the need in underdeveloped nations. We regularly provide such commodities as clothing, school books, financial and medical aid to projects in Africa, India, Mexico, South America, and Thailand. Our efforts to distribute basic necessities to the disadvantaged and devastated are frequently multiplied by the charitable contributions of like-minded individuals, businesses and organizations.

Volunteers aid victims of disasters by collecting, shipping, and distributing relief supplies on the scene where possible. Because our communities are ­located all over the world, we’re often in a unique position to be able to respond quickly to local disasters. In addition to distributing physical aid, members focus on counseling and the spiritual encouragement of those affected by such disasters. We have found that this is often the greatest need in order to help people rebuild their lives or cope with the loss of loved ones.

Our members also work with the organizers of numerous homeless shelters, food kitchens, and refugee camps to provide food, clothing, medical care and other basic necessities. In many cases, members of our movement serve as links between civic-minded businesses or individuals and needy situations. Family volunteers identify the need, solicit the donations of goods, services, or financial aid from those who have the means to help, and then deliver the donated items to ensure their proper usage.

Family mission workers conduct regular visitation programs at hospitals, orphanages, children’s homes, and institutions worldwide. Members provide musical and theatrical performances for sick or disadvantaged children, encouraging them as they struggle to come to terms with their sicknesses or plight. Visits at hospitals for children suffering from cancer and other debilitating or terminal illnesses have been particularly welcomed. In cases where institutions receive insufficient support, Family communities often help to arrange sponsorship and donations of food, clothing, shoes, school supplies, and toys.

For more information on the Family International's overseas mission work, please visit our web site: The Family International