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Unto Responds to Crisis in World’s Toughest Places

NEWS PROVIDED BY

Unto®️

Aug. 15, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 15, 2023 /Christian Newswire/ -- World Humanitarian Day approaches with a sobering statistic: 1 in 23 people will require humanitarian assistance this year just to survive.* Right now, global humanitarian ministry Unto®️ is responding to urgent needs around the world by preparing lifesaving supplies for shipment to nine closed countries, where local staff are expected to serve more than 238,000 people.

For nearly three decades, Unto has been establishing credibility with local governments and authorities, allowing the ministry access to some of the world's hardest-to-reach places. Collaborating closely with field partners, Unto develops comprehensive strategies to alleviate suffering and serve communities often overlooked due to the difficulties involved in serving them.

At the core of Unto's humanitarian work lies the power of partnerships. As the humanitarian ministry of Cru®️, Unto partners with Cru's extensive network to accomplish its mission through food and agriculture, clean water and critical aid.

Interview Opportunity: Unto's president, Al Goff, is available to share about what it takes to bring hope and relief to people living in the toughest places on earth. In addition to inspiring and unique stories from the field, he can share practical ways people open doors to ministry, build relationships, and share the eternal hope of Jesus through humanitarian kindness.

"As we celebrate World Humanitarian Day on Aug. 19, Unto pays tribute to all aid and health care workers who tirelessly provide lifesaving support and protection to those who need it most. Unto remains committed to its mission of relieving suffering, restoring dignity and revealing hope through humanitarian kindness in the toughest places," said Goff.

About Unto:

Unto, the humanitarian ministry of Cru, has been providing relief and hope to individuals in need for nearly 30 years. Through strategic global partnerships and the dedication of volunteers, Unto offers vital assistance in more than 75 countries. By expressing the kindness of Jesus, Unto aims to relieve suffering, restore dignity and reveal hope to those living in the toughest places on earth. To learn more, visit unto.com/humanitarian.

Media Note: For more information about Unto or to arrange an interview, contact Katie Carpintero at Katie.Carpintero@unto.com.

*Source:https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/dec/01/one-in-23-people-will-require-humanitarian-relief-in-2023-un-warns

Since 1951, Cru has helped individuals who grapple with integrating faith into daily life by offering practical steps and community support. As a result, countless people in over 190 countries have been empowered to move from passive belief to active faith.