Covenant Mercies

11/04/2026

What can a game of chess teach a child? For children in Covenant Mercies’ Sponsorship Program in Ethiopia, it’s much more than learning how to move the pieces. Chess is building patience, strengthening problem-solving skills, and opening doors to exciting new opportunities—including organized competition!

Read our latest blog to see how chess is making a difference and hear from one of the students about what she has learned along the way.

www.covenantmercies.org/chess

10/26/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for the RunFAR 5K in Downingtown, PA and helped make this year’s race such a success. Together, we raised over $11,000 to support Covenant Mercies’ work serving orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa!

A special “thank you” to our generous corporate sponsors for helping make this event possible!
Vamonos Tours
Sherwin-Williams
Bane Custom Concrete
Lione's Pizza Restaurant & Bar
Upside Films LLC
Sunbelt Rentals
Cocoon Remodeling
Swayne Real Estate
Brian Hoskins Ford

Even though the 5K has passed, the RunFAR Challenge continues through the end of October! Thank you to everyone participating in the challenge and to all those supporting this annual event. We’re so grateful for your generosity and enthusiasm as we work toward our overall target of raising $40,000 to support children in Africa.

There’s still time to give and help us reach our goal!

10/09/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Netsanet (right), who earned the highest score among students in the Covenant Mercies Sponsorship Program (Ethiopia) on her Grade 12 exams! Her hard work has earned her a government scholarship, and she plans to study computer science or software engineering.

Congratulations, Netsanet! We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited to see how God leads you in your next chapter! (Netsanet is pictured with her caseworker, Eden.)

10/06/2026

After losing his father as a young boy, Jakisa became part of the Covenant Mercies Orphan Sponsorship Program. Today, he is the computer teacher at Hope Community Primary School, using the gifts God has given him to serve others and encourage the next generation.

His story is a beautiful reminder of how God can use the faithful investment in a child’s life to bring hope, purpose and lasting impact.

10/01/2026

Get ready, get set, RunFAR! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The 2026 RunFAR (Run For African Relief) Challenge begins today, and we’re off and running toward our goals of logging 20,000 miles and raising $40,000 this month!

Every mile and every dollar helps us pursue our mission of seeing orphaned children rise above poverty and build a brighter future.

Ready to join us? Sign up today at runfar.org!

09/09/2026

The RunFAR Challenge starts in less than a month! Have you signed up yet?

Watch the video to learn how you can participate in the 2026 RunFAR Challenge and how the funds you raise help Covenant Mercies serve orphaned and vulnerable children in Africa.

Whether you run, walk, or bike, you can make a difference! Join a church team, gather some friends, or take on the challenge yourself. Registration is FREE!

👉 Sign up now at runfar.org

09/02/2026

Progress worth celebrating!

Last week, the slab was poured at the new Lighthouse Secondary School campus in Zambia! This exciting milestone brings us one step closer to expanding Lighthouse’s educational offerings and providing students with the opportunity to continue their education through the secondary grades.

We're thankful for the progress and for the generous partners who are helping make this new school possible.

08/31/2026

What does a typical day look like for a Covenant Mercies field worker?

Come along with Osbert as he visits children in our Sponsorship Program, prays with their families, and tends to their practical needs.

Our new “Day in the Life” video offers a glimpse into the important work happening every day in the communities we serve.

Our “Day in the Life” video follows Osbert through a typical day—visiting sponsored children, praying with their families, and tending to practical needs.

08/28/2026

Registration is live for the 2026 RunFAR Challenge! It’s fun and easy to participate: you can run, walk, or bike, log your miles on a shared fitness app, and use it as an opportunity to ask friends, neighbors and coworkers to make a gift to Covenant Mercies in support of your efforts. Sign up today at RunFAR.org!

07/16/2026

🎓 A first worth celebrating!

Congratulations to Dr. Thaonga Zimba, the first graduate from our Sponsorship Program to earn a medical degree!

With the support of our Mapalo Scholarship, Thaonga completed her degree in medicine and surgery, and is now serving as a medical intern at Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital in Zambia.

Her journey is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of child sponsorship and what God can accomplish through faithful supporters and years of Christ-centered care.

Please join us in congratulating Thaonga and praising God for all He has done!