Speaking Hope eUpdates

Live at Kakuma!

January 20, 2021 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, Evangelism

After construction delays due to COVID-19, we are happy to report that the Kakuma station is broadcasting! The station extends TWR programs to the people of Kakuma Refugee Camp (mostly refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia, among others). Kakuma is home to 250,000 refugees and asylum seekers from...

Be an Encouragement to our Missionaries this Christmas

December 9, 2020 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, Missionaries, South America, Europe

2020 has been a challenging year for our overseas missionaries. Many organizations pulled their missionaries back to Canada when the pandemic began as it has not been possible to do the work they do when they can't meet together. Our missionaries chose to stay in the field to ensure that the crucial work continues, though they have faced...

Providing Dignity and Community to Women

November 25, 2020 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, TWR Women of Hope

In some countries around the world, women are told they are inferior, stupid or shameful. In others, they are violently abused and taken advantage of. The message is the same: they feel worthless. And this is wrong. TWR Canada’s ministry to women exists to encourage women, develop their leadership skills and teach them of their...

Missionary Spotlight: The Clarkes

October 28, 2020 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, Missionaries

“When the COVID-19 lockdown began in March, we only imagined it lasting three to six weeks,” said Greg Clarke. The Clarkes serve in Eswatini where Greg works as the office manager and Ingrid is the finance manager at the station site. “Once lockdown began, we were only allowed to be out for essential services. I found...

Igniting Faith Through Bible Stories Alive

September 23, 2020 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, Discipleship, Youth and Children's Ministry, Testimonies

TWR Canada believes in the power of stories. Stories grip our imaginations and transform our hearts. We also believe in the importance of teaching and discipling children in the faith. That’s why we’ve partnered with A Visit with Mrs. G Ministries to translate, produce and distribute Bible stories for children in Arabic,...

Expanding the Ministry in Burundi

September 16, 2020 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, Evangelism, Testimonies

For over 30 years, TWR Burundi has shared a building and office space with a partner organization called Scripture Union. In 2019, God began paving the way for TWR Burundi to have its own property that will significantly enhance the ministry's ability to grow.

By God’s grace, both TWR and Scripture Union have outgrown their shared office...

A Wellspring in West Africa

September 9, 2020 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, Evangelism

Earlier this year, we shared with you about the Oasis Project in West Africa. The aim of this exciting project is to reach into Nigeria with the hope and good news of Christ through radio broadcasting.

Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous in the world, is home to 182 million people speaking 21 major...

A Season of Hope in Africa

June 17, 2020 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, Evangelism, Testimonies

The TWR global family continues to produce hope-filled content amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We recently received a report from TWR East and Southern Africa detailing how their ministry is speaking hope into the current crisis.

TWR has adapted content provided by World Vision and...

The Safest Place is in God's Will

April 22, 2020 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, Evangelism, Missionaries

Today, we have the opportunity to hear from Zachary, TWR Canada’s newest missionary intern who is currently serving in Eswatini. Zachary is from Winnipeg, Manitoba and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at the University of Winnipeg. He has a love for patterns and has been fascinated by math since he was young.

Why did...

Broadcasting Hope to West Africa

February 12, 2020 by the TWR Canada Team

Filed Under:: Africa, Evangelism

TWR Canada takes seriously the call to reach the world with the good news of Christ. In West Africa, many tribes and clans practice their own traditional religions. While many have converted to Islam or Christianity, traditional religious beliefs remain influential, and many people have yet to hear of the hope and salvation that Jesus offers.

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