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Urgent Need

Canada Wildfires

In May and June, a state of emergency was declared in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Over 30,000 people were ordered to evacuate. Now, as some families are returning home, we’re helping local churches mobilize to reach their communities.

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Give A Child A Future

Through child sponsorship, you can help a child in a developing country reach their full God-given potential. In a meaningful way, you will provide for a child’s practical needs including education, healthcare, nutrition and shelter. By sponsoring a child, you will also care for their spiritual and emotional needs, bringing them into a community where they can grow in every way.

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Our Programs

Transform Communities

Together, we can equip people to care for themselves and their families, generate their own income and break cycles of poverty. Help us provide long-term solutions to create lasting change.

How to Help

Respond to Crises

When an emergency happens, you can help us respond quickly with food, water, sanitation, shelter and household goods. Then, we will work to repair damages and help people get back on their feet.

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Sponsor A Child

Give a child an education and provide a brighter future. ChildCARE Plus, ERDO’s child sponsorship program, educates children between ages 0-18, improving their nutrition, healthcare, and so much more.

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Our Stories

Our CEO’s Story of Sponsorship

June 06, 2025

ERDO’s CEO, Daniel Lepojarvi, and his wife Sirkku have been privileged to sponsor children for almost two decades. Over the years, they’ve witnessed firsthand how lives can change.

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Introducing ERDO’s New CEO

June 05, 2025

After five meaningful years as the Director of International Programs, Daniel Lepojarvi has been appointed as ERDO’s new CEO.

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Not Just a Number: Raising Giants Through Child Sponsorship

April 01, 2025

Pastor Zowa is a bishop in the Pentecostal Assemblies of Zimbabwe, and a man who has personally impacted the lives of thousands of children in Zimbabwe.

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