Melvin is launching Mission: Liberia—our first community-serving business under Village Reach's new mission. A school bus purchased in the U.S. will be shipped to Liberia, rented to a transportation company, and the income will fund a feeding program for children in Gwekpolosue village. This sustainable model brings children back to school, keeps girls in education, and creates lasting change. Your support makes this possible—will you help us launch Mission: Liberia?

Eyson and Karson show up every day for the youth of Filandia, Colombia, through Fundación Pioneros. This January, they’re launching a full-time counseling program to meet critical mental health needs—made possible with support from Village Reach. Read how faithful leadership and practical support are bringing hope and healing to young lives.

Matt’s story shows that courage isn’t about having all the answers. Discover how a Village Reach Dreamer in India trusted God to build a store for his community—and how that step of faith inspired the launch of Village Reach University (VRU).

Join us in the final hours of our Dreams Made Real campaign as we reflect on a year of God’s faithfulness and invite last-minute gifts. Help us reach our $75,000 goal and start the new year with generosity and hope.

A glimpse of impact is already unfolding in our year-end “Dreams Made Real” campaign. Thanks to early generosity, new jobs will soon be created in Liberia through a community-serving project with one of our dreamers — work that will help provide steady meals for local children and strengthen an entire village from within. Read how your giving is building real momentum and how you can help us reach our $75,000 goal.

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with us as we wrap up Ask Forward Week — a global day dedicated to generosity and coming alongside those in need. Learn how you can give, invite others, and follow along with our daily December devotionals as we work together to make dreams real for communities we serve.

Ask Forward Week has begun at Village Reach! Discover how our community is rallying to support Melvin’s new bus business in Liberia, a project that will soon help feed up to 250 schoolchildren. Learn how to give, invite others, vote on the bus company name, and join us as we prepare for exciting December updates and our End-of-Year Impact Report.

Join Village Reach for our Dreams Made Real year-end campaign as we raise the final $20,000 to support Dreamers launching community-serving businesses around the world. This season we’re inviting our community to Pray, Ask, and Give—culminating on Giving Tuesday through our Ask Forward movement. Discover how your support helps launch Melvin’s new feeding program and bus business in Liberia and brings hope to communities worldwide.

At Village Reach, transparency isn’t just good practice—it’s a reflection of God’s heart for integrity. Learn how our 100% model ensures every dollar goes directly to empowering local dreamers in communities like Toch Village, Cambodia, and Filandia, Colombia.

At Village Reach, giving is more than money—it’s a way of life. From cofounders who serve unpaid, to staff and Dreamers who sacrifice daily, and donors who faithfully give, generosity is what fuels our mission. Learn how giving transforms lives and how you can join us at The Table.

Discover 10 amazing facts about Liberia, Village Reach’s newest mission location. Learn about its history, culture, language, and needs — and meet the communities we’re excited to serve alongside through local dreamers like Melvin.

Discover how Matt’s vision for a village market in Paraolon, India became a reality—and how your business can help local dreamers thrive through sustainable partnerships with Village Reach.

The 2025 Dreams Within Reach Summer Gala, held at The Camel Club in Lexington, KY, was the pinnacle event of Village Reach’s month-long fundraising campaign, which raised over $15,000 to support local visionaries—“Dreamers”—launching community-impact businesses worldwide. The sold-out gala featured immersive VR mission experiences, inspiring stories, and opportunities to join Village Reach’s monthly donor community, The Table, and business partnerships. Discover how this campaign and event are fueling lasting change in Cambodia, India, Colombia, Africa, and the U.S.

This year’s Dreams Within Reach Summer Gala wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of our event sponsors and in-kind donors. Their support fuels our mission and fills the night with purpose and celebration—from beautifully curated raffle items to the very space that brings us together. We can’t wait to honor their impact and share this unforgettable evening with you.

Our Dreams Within Reach campaign is back — and this year, we have a Vision for $25K. Catch up on all things Village Reach: a refined mission, fresh momentum in Colombia and Liberia, and how you can join us through our Lexington gala, monthly donor community, and more.

At the heart of Cambodia’s Youth Development Center are leaders like Lina and Srey Oun—young women who are teaching, coaching, and sharing the Gospel in their own community. In a recent interview, they opened up about their calling, daily work at the YDC, and their next step: attending Discipleship Training School with YWAM. Their story is one of faith, growth, and the power of local leadership in action.

Young leaders in Colombia are preparing for a life-changing retreat — and you can be part of it. In this update: our first Advisory Board milestone, a powerful youth event in Filandia, and a challenge with our summer fundraiser. Read how God is moving through Village Reach.

Ever wondered what it’s really like to intern at a nonprofit making a global impact? As the first-ever intern at Village Reach, I had a front-row seat to the amazing work this organization does and the chance to help shape its internship program for future students. From planning a fundraising trivia night to attending meetings with Dreamers around the world, this experience was as inspiring as it was educational. In this post, I’m sharing everything I learned about nonprofit work, personal growth, and finding my path after graduation.

From Cambodia to Kentucky, big things are happening at Village Reach. This month’s update includes a joyful look at Khmer New Year celebrations, the official launch of Manna mart, and the exciting news that we’ve earned the GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency. You’ll also hear praise reports from our global team, prayer requests for what’s ahead, and an inside look at our very first Advisory Board meeting. Plus, don’t miss your invitation to join us at the Think and Give Fundraiser—a creative night of trivia, custom cocktails, and impact. It’s all part of our bold stretch goal to raise $100,000 in 2025 as we scale our mission and grow deeper roots in the work God’s given us.

Fundación Pioneros, founded by Eyson and Karson in Filandia, Colombia, began with a shared vision to empower their community. Through partnership with Village Reach, they’ve created opportunities for youth and families through education, leadership development, and Christian programming. Today, Fundación Pioneros continues to transform lives, bringing hope and growth to Colombia and beyond.