100. First 100 days: How ORR’s Work Began

In this episode, Deb and Rebecca look back at the first 100 days of Orphan Relief and Rescue and the early experiences that helped shape the organization’s approach to protecting vulnerable children.

Rebecca shares how ORR began with a small team, limited resources, and a willingness to follow God’s lead. From the earliest work in Liberia—supporting healthy orphanages and confronting abusive ones—to building relationships in communities vulnerable to child trafficking, the team quickly learned the importance of listening to local leaders and responding to the real needs of families.

What began with providing school uniforms and supplies grew into a much more holistic approach. Food, shoes, education, family support, microfinance, Savings & Loan groups, and community-led solutions all became part of addressing the circumstances that leave children vulnerable to trafficking.

Rebecca also reflects on some of the most important lessons from those early days: walk humbly, depend on God, listen to local communities, and remain willing to learn and adapt.

Today, those early seeds have grown into an anti-trafficking program serving 833 children, along with 61 children receiving care in ORR’s Safe Home.

It’s a powerful look back at where ORR began—and how God has faithfully grown the work one relationship, one community, and one child at a time.

Learn More:

Join us in protecting a child this school year. Visit the Orphan Relief and Rescue website to learn more or give today: orphanreliefandrescue.org/donate

Questions: email info@orphanreliefandrescue.org

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