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Working for Orphans & Widows Working for Orphans & Widows (WOW) is the new, exciting name of the Visionledd ministry. We equip African churches to care for orphans and widows.

WOW imparts a radical, biblical message of righteousness and justice (right relationship with God, right relationship with people), to thousands of African pastors and church leaders every year through conferences and training. From here, local champions who have caught this vision begin to emerge. Through training, they learn to use existing resources (usually "manpower") to care for the vulnerable in their communities. Once a commitment to serve orphans and widows has been demonstrated, we come alongside to offer additional resources to enhance and expand the impact of their work. The remarkable thing is, in the process of lifting up the weakest, the orphan and the widow, entire communities are lifted from the bonds of poverty and transformed for life.

For more than 25 years, Jim and Kathy Cantelon have witnessed both the devastating realities of poverty and the extraord...
10/17/2026

For more than 25 years, Jim and Kathy Cantelon have witnessed both the devastating realities of poverty and the extraordinary resilience of those living through it.

Through WOW – Working for Orphans & Widows, they have made it their mission to put faith into action. They walk alongside vulnerable people, meeting practical needs and helping create opportunities for a more sustainable future.

On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, let's remember that every life has value, every person deserves dignity, and even the smallest act of love can make a difference.

“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” — 1 John 3:18 (NIV)

For many of us, we ask, “What will we eat today?” Orphans and widows ask, “Will we eat today?”WOW – Working for Orphans ...
10/16/2026

For many of us, we ask, “What will we eat today?” Orphans and widows ask, “Will we eat today?”

WOW – Working for Orphans & Widows is working to bring food, dignity, and hope to some of the world's most vulnerable.

From providing meals to helping communities grow their own food through initiatives like Rob's Farm, WOW is working toward creating a more sustainable tomorrow.

Today is World Food Day. How can you help? Visit WowMission.com/donate and give today.

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” — Matthew 25:35

Sometimes the only meal Amos and George get is the cup of porridge they receive from our Malawi partner, Somebody Cares ...
10/15/2026

Sometimes the only meal Amos and George get is the cup of porridge they receive from our Malawi partner, Somebody Cares Ministries. After having their cup they carefully work together to scrape and collect every remaining drop from the basin.

Every child deserves more than a few drops of porridge. Your gift can help provide nutritious meals to children like Amos and George. Give today at WowMission.com.

Hope in the midst of overwhelming need looks like ordinary people faithfully answering God's call to love and serve othe...
10/14/2026

Hope in the midst of overwhelming need looks like ordinary people faithfully answering God's call to love and serve others. WOW's founder shares his reflections on the challenges, the hope, and the remarkable people making a difference.

Read Jim's latest blog at WowMission.com/blog

10/13/2026

WOW - Working for Orphans & Widows works through partners to care for vulnerable children and widows through practical, locally delivered support rooted in Christian compassion.

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full. We thank God for our faithful partners who serve with compassion, for the childr...
10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full.

We thank God for our faithful partners who serve with compassion, for the children and widows who welcome us into their lives, and for each of you who prays, gives and stands alongside this ministry.

Together, you are helping put love into action in communities across Africa and India.

From all of us at WOW – Working for Orphans & Widows, we wish our Canadian friends and supporters a very Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1

10/11/2026

In 2023, Lyford was hesitant and unsure of himself. After completing training at Grace Community Bible Training Centre a...
10/08/2026

In 2023, Lyford was hesitant and unsure of himself. After completing training at Grace Community Bible Training Centre and becoming involved with YAFORCE, that began to change.

Today, Lyford is putting his training into practice as a leader with Grey Matters, a ministry run by our partners that serves the elderly people in his community. He is also pastoring a growing church.

It’s encouraging to see Lyford using what he has learned to serve others and taking on greater responsibility in his community.

Follow us for more updates on the impact of WOW - Working for Orphans & Widows.

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