There is no end in sight to the hardships faced by the majority of Zimbabweans. Political uncertainty and economic insecurity have worsened as the country struggles to develop the necessary foundation to underwrite a broad-based and sustainable recovery.

One major goal of integrative and comparative biology is to understand and explain the interaction between the performance and behavior of animals in their natural environment. The Caviomorph, Octodon degu, is a native rodent species from Chile, and represents a unique model to study physiological and behavioral traits, including cognitive and sensory abilities. Degus live in colonies and have a well-structured social organization, with a mostly diurnal–crepuscular circadian activity pattern. More notable is the fact that in captivity, they reproduce and live between 5 and 7 yr and show hallmarks of neurodegenerative diseases (including Alzheimer's disease), diabetes, and cancer.

No matter people’s struggles, the counselling ministry focuses on a right relationship with God as the beginning of the healing process.

Hope of Israel summer outreach team experiences opposition in Tiberius. However, it doesn't keep them from worshipping and sharing about Jesus.

The 2013 Hope of Israel team shows motivation and unity during a month of intense ministry.

Two OM workers strike up a friendship with a server in a local café and give him a valuable gift.

Even a simple thing like baking Christmas cookies can lead to an opportunity for sharing the gospel message.

A friendship naturally leads to a Bible study.

One man's vision for spreading the gospel in Israel may seem unusual, but God works in ways we don’t always understand.

An OM worker rediscovers how God can use a difficult situation to accomplish His purposes.

A group of people open to the Holy Spirit's leading find an open door for ministry in Nazareth.

Two OM workers introduce friends to the story of redemption through a trip to Jerusalem.

A short-termer engages people in spiritual conversation while on tour of Israel.

OM short-term workers visit a Muslim family and enjoy food and conversation, which they hope will help lead the family to the truth.

Slight miscommunication between OM workers in Israel leads to an unplanned chance to share the Gospel with a railway attendant.

A Bible study led by OM team members prompts a special prayer...and God answers!

An Israeli Jew comes to faith in Jesus through the witness of an OM worker.

God gives an OM short term worker the perfect tract to explain the Gospel to an environmental activist.

A team of OM workers and local believers share New Testaments and relief packs of food in a Muslim village in Israel.

An OM short-term team worships God and engages in conversations about God in the public square of a city with an Arab majority in Israel.

A Jewish family witnesses the power of Jesus when two Christians pray for a sick boy.

A search for a friend leads to a conversation about peace in Israel.

An employee is surprised when two Christians come back to visit her a second time, over a year after their first conversation.

The violent turmoil in Israel requires prayer for this people.

An orthodox Jewish girl shares her testimony of coming to faith in Jesus at her baptism.

After listening to the Gospel a self-proclaimed atheist encouraged Christians to go tell others this Good News.

A Jewish woman asks a pastor why is there suffering, if they are God's chosen people.

The Passover season leads to a young Israeli woman asking about the Passover Lamb.

OM Arts dancers come to Israel and share their art and testimony with locals.

In Israel, where multiple languages are spoken, tracts are a helpful tool to overcoming language barriers that could inhibit someone from hearing about Jesus.

OM’s Hope of Israel outreach team shares God’s love in Israel by supporting churches, passing out literature, engaging with locals and worshipping in the streets.

In a largely unreached nation, where Christians often face persecution, OM comes alongside local churches to see more vibrant communities of Jesus followers established.

A Jewish man is surprised to learn that hallelujah is a Hebrew word in the Scriptures.

A zeal for the Jezreel Valley overcomes fear and insecurity.

The Hope of Israel outreach team visits Yoqneam, a biblical city without a church.

Free flowers are an opportunity to share about God's power and love.

By utilising short-term teams and partnering with local churches, OM Israel realigns its field focus.

After a week of heavy rains in Central America, the area is left in tragedy. OM Guatemala is desperate to help.

OM SportsLink in Latin America takes part in a training for workers in sports ministry in Honduras and an outreach in Guatemala.

Workers deliver shoes to schools, bring food to the poor and help construct a kitchen for a family in the indigenous community of Chimaltenango.

Over 1.2 million people have been affected by the earthquake that hit Guatemala on 7 November. OM Guatemala asks for prayers.

As a climax to OM´s just-completed Love Guatemala outreach, six teams carry out aid distribution and evangelism in an impoverished area.

A tribute to OM Guatemala leader Pilar Castro, who died this January 2013

An OM volunteer team confronts spiritual warfare in a Guatemalan town.

Nathan Schmutz of Switzerland has enjoyed the challenge of immersing himself in a whole new culture.

When specific medicine is not available during a medical outreach, OM Guatemala sees God miraculously provide for one mother in need.

A dream comes true when OM Guatemala starts a day-care ministry to feed and care for children of families in poverty, while the parents work.

OM Guatemala visits primary and secondary schools in the country to teach children values and bring them the good news.

OM Guatemala responds to the situation of members within a poor area, whose poverty and lack of information, lead to bad dental hygiene.

God answers the prayers of OM Guatemala and a partnering church with a Christmas celebration for children and families with OM’s Project Rescue.