What we do

Samaritan’s Purse is a non-profit, Christian organisation providing emergency relief and development assistance to suffering people around the world. Samaritan’s Purse is meeting the physical needs of victims of war, famine, natural disaster, poverty and disease with the aim of demonstrating God’s love and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

International Crisis Response

In disasters, wars and emergencies, children and families are often hardest hit. Samaritan’s Purse stands ready to respond at a moment’s notice to humanitarian crises around the world, bringing relief, comfort, physical help and life-saving, emergency aid to victims.

Operation Christmas Child

Sending simple shoebox gifts as a tangible expression of God's love to children in need around the world.

Clean Water

About 1.58 million people die each year from diseases caused by unclean water, inadequate sanitation, and poor hygiene habits. The majority of these are children in developing countries. Providing clean water and health and hygiene education helps protect our world from infectious disease.

Women at Risk

Protecting vulnerable women and girls, helping them survive, thrive, and lead healthy, dignified lives.

Animals, Agriculture and Livelihoods

Lifting families out of poverty and into a new hope for the future.

Where Most Needed

Whether it’s providing emergency aid for victims of crisis, clean water for a family in Africa, or practical care for new mothers, Samaritan's Purse works to transform the lives of the people with whom we work, all in Jesus' Name.

Medical Ministries

Providing life-changing surgery for those living with heart defects, cleft lips and cataracts.