Buckner International

Buckner International brings together the expertise and resources of individuals and organizations to offer a world of hope for disadvantaged children in other countries.

Buckner International
600 N. Pearl St. Suite 2000
Dallas TX
75201
 Phone: 1-800-442-4800
Alt. Phone: 1-214-758-8000
Fax: 1-214-758-8155
URL: http://www.buckner.org

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Published on 22 August, 2008

USA/Mexico (MNN) ― Border towns are "a whole 'nother country" in need

Published on 30 July, 2008

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Adoption receives accreditation from Russia

Published on 23 July, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Children all over the world need forever families, and churches can help

Published on 14 July, 2008

International (MNN) ― A ministry combats rising fuel costs with an online missions-driven tool

Published on 2 July, 2008

International (MNN) ― Buckner interns spend their summer re-tooling their vision

Published on 16 June, 2008

Mexico (MNN) ― Children's home opens in Mexico City

Published on 23 May, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Tornado helps more orphans get new shoes

Published on 29 April, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Ministry stands ready to care for children from Eldorado, Texas compound

Published on 3 April, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Awareness month: Foster care is one way to prevent child abuse

Published on 31 March, 2008

Peru (MNN) ― Foster program overcomes cultural barriers to become a reality

Published on 24 March, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Help this to be the last summer families live in damaged homes

Published on 6 March, 2008

Kenya (MNN) ― Buckner resumes short term trips to Kenya as the country shifts to recovery

Published on 28 January, 2008

Latvia (MNN) ― Buckner foster parent recognized nationally in Latvia

Published on 9 January, 2008

Kenya (MNN) ― Impact of Kenya's unrest has effect on foster care ministry

Published on 8 January, 2008

Kenya (MNN) ― Children and staff safe, but delays result from violence

Published on 10 December, 2007

USA (MNN) ― Sanctity of Life Sunday educates, opens doors to sharing Christ's love

Published on 22 November, 2007

International (MNN) ― Orphans placed in foster care make great strides in Christian care

Published on 16 November, 2007

Kenya (MNN) ― Ministry gets people involved in helping the growing number of abandoned children

Published on 5 November, 2007

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Agency expands international adoption program in Ethiopia

Published on 12 October, 2007

USA (MNN) ― A special concert and collection drive gathers more than shoes

Published on 27 September, 2007

USA (MNN) ― Christian radio station sponsors shoe drive as part of ministry outreach

Published on 21 September, 2007

Peru (MNN) ― Buckner International helps victims of Peru's earthquake

Published on 18 September, 2007

Kenya (MNN) ― A trip to deliver shoes in Kenya strengthens the foster care program

Published on 30 August, 2007

USA (MNN) ― 12th-annual Supply Train meets needs and opens doors for school kids

Published on 14 August, 2007

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner International says families are needed for Russian teens

Published on 10 July, 2007

USA (MNN) ― First church-based immigration ministry in U.S.

Published on 20 June, 2007

Mexico (MNN) ― Partnership builds into relationships and ministry in Mexico.

Published on 17 May, 2007

USA (MNN) ― Civic group in the U.S. enables Buckner to reach out to orphans abroad

Published on 27 April, 2007

USA (MNN) ― New warehouse makes life easier for Shoes for Orphan Souls.

Published on 4 April, 2007

Ethiopia (MNN) ― African orphans see new hope coming, the result of a merger.

Published on 21 March, 2007

USA (MNN) ― Penny wars prove one person can make a difference in orphan lives.

Published on 31 January, 2007

Peru (MNN) ― Peru turns to the experts in foster care for help.

Published on 4 January, 2007

International (MNN) ― Shoe drives continue to provide needed footwear to orphans

Published on 1 December, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Buckner undergoes change for growth and legacy.

Published on 2 November, 2006

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Ethiopian expansion marks ministry growth for Buckner Orphan Care International.

Published on 10 October, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― MNN returns from shoe trip to Russia and participants plan to share the need with anyone who will listen.

Published on 6 October, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International is thanking God for answered prayer -- shoes are released from customs in Russia.

Published on 5 October, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care's shoes fail to clear customs; 'shoes' team presses on.

Published on 4 October, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― - An Update from MNN's 15th anniversary short-term trip.

Published on 2 October, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― - MNN's 15th anniversary short-term trip is underway.

Published on 31 August, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Two MNN affiliates help orphans with underwear, giving Buckner the tools they need for evangelism.

Published on 9 August, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care brings need to light for sibling groups.

Published on 25 July, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Higher fuel costs are forcing Buckner Orphan Care International to raise more money to ship humanitarian supplies overseas.

Published on 30 June, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― With Russia's birth rate dropping and the orphan population growing, Buckner Orphan Care International is sending to a team to help them -- MNN listeners can help.

Published on 20 June, 2006

Peru (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care short-term missions trip a great opportunity to share Christ's love with orphans.

Published on 15 June, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International celebrates the anniversary of their Shoes for Orphan Souls program. Funding, volunteers and organizers needed.

Published on 26 May, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care and Russian Ministries will be helping the hurting in Beslan, Russia and Chechnya.

Published on 24 April, 2006

China (MNN) ― Buckner is now helping families in all 50 states adopt from China.

Published on 14 April, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International is asking the Russian government if they can help establish a nation-wide foster care, but they'll need the help of the church.

Published on 29 March, 2006

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care hopes to have a major impact on Russia's orphan program through foster care, Russian Christians will be the key.

Published on 6 March, 2006

International (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care needs participants for their short-term mission trips.

Published on 9 February, 2006

Romania (MNN) ― A partnership between a Romanian outreach and an orphan agency yields family strength.

Published on 9 January, 2006

Guatemala (MNN) ― Orphan girls 18 and older will now have a place to transition into society in Guatemala thanks to Buckner Orphan Care International.

Published on 8 December, 2005

Kenya (MNN) ― Believers work to make a difference in the lives of Kenyan orphans.

Published on 21 November, 2005

Russia (MNN) ― Children in Russia have been receiving physical and spiritual help from Buckner Orphan Care International for 10 years and the ministry is celebrating.

Published on 3 November, 2005

China (MNN) ― There are Buckner Orphan Care places shoes on Chinese orphan souls all in the name of Jesus.

Published on 24 October, 2005

Guatemala (MNN) ― Believers rush help to Christian orphanage in Stan's path.

Published on 30 September, 2005

Guatemala (MNN) ― A new water well brings hope to a group of boys in a Guatemalan orphanage.

Published on 16 September, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Buckner's Shoes for Orphan Souls program is sharing compassion in Jesus' Name and giving believers a chance to share their faith with hurricane victims.

Full Interview

Published on 6 September, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Believers tackle physical and spiritual needs in Hurricane Zone.

Published on 29 August, 2005

International (MNN) ― Exciting news comes from a Christian shoe ministry.

Published on 1 August, 2005

Romania (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International need Christians to help with foster care families in Romania.

Published on 20 July, 2005

Guatemala (MNN) ― Short-term trip transformed team and is continuing to impact lives.

Published on 14 July, 2005

USA (MNN) ― The death of an adopted child from Russia concerns Buckner Orphan Care International.

Published on 5 July, 2005

Guatemala (MNN) ― Listeners from WAYK and WAYG traveled to Guatemala to minister to orphans, now they need your help.

Published on 30 June, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care celebrates a milestone for Shoes for Orphan Souls.

Published on 13 June, 2005

Guatemala (MNN) ― A change of plans for a short-term mission team means more opportunities for kids to hear about Christ.

Published on 7 June, 2005

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care celebrates 10 years of bringing the hope of Christ to Russia's orphans.

Published on 20 May, 2005

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International is one of just a couple Christian groups to receive accreditation for adoptions from the Russian government.

Published on 19 May, 2005

Guatemala (MNN) ― A missions trip to Central America gets a divine change in itinerary.

Published on 4 May, 2005

Iraq (MNN) ― More than ten thousand pairs of shoes head for Iraq this week with the love of Christ.

Published on 27 April, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International needs sponsors for the "Angels from Abroad" orphan program.

Published on 14 April, 2005

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care is looking for volunteers to help them celebrate 10 years of service in Russia.

Published on 5 April, 2005

Russia (MNN) ― As adoption agencies wait for adoption reform, a Christian group is having an impact on child care in Russia.

Full Interview

Published on 14 March, 2005

Peru (MNN) ― The message of the hope of Christ will soon walk into Peru's orphanages.

Published on 21 February, 2005

Guatemala (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care is advising Guatemala's First Lady on adoption reform there.

Published on 3 February, 2005

International (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care launches this year's Shoes for Orphan Souls program.

Published on 4 January, 2005

USA (MNN) ― For adoption-minded families, Buckner Orphan Care offers a taste of the experience.

Published on 29 November, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International is hoping shoes will open doors to share the Gospel with the Iraqi people.

Published on 22 November, 2004

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International has thousands of shoes that need funding to get them delivered to orphans in Jesus name.

Published on 19 November, 2004

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner's shoes program is getting churches involved in outreach and young people are turning to Christ.

Published on 18 November, 2004

Russia (MNN) ― Christian radio station partners with churches and community groups to supply shoes to help reach lost children with the Gospel.

Published on 17 November, 2004

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International says shoe distribution helps churches get involved in orphan outreach.

Published on 16 November, 2004

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care's Shoes for Orphan souls sees Americans reaching out in Christian love in Russia.

Published on 5 November, 2004

Romania (MNN) ― Orphan children in Romania receive shoes from Buckner Orphan Care, but they also receive the Gospel.

Published on 14 October, 2004

Guatemala (MNN) ― Church leaders undertake a new program in Guatemala.

Published on 27 September, 2004

Russia(MNN) ― Thousands of shoes for Russian orphans need help to be shipped immediately.

Published on 31 August, 2004

China/Guatemala (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International needs Christians to help deliver shoes and more for orphan souls in China and Guatemala.

Full Interview

Published on 13 August, 2004

Russia (MNN) ― As more than a million people in the Russian federation are infected with HIV/AIDS, Christians are being asked to help the child victims.

Published on 26 July, 2004

USA (MNN) ― A Christian radio network is reaching out half-way around the world to touch souls with shoes.

Published on 9 July, 2004

Africa (MNN) ― As life expectancy is falling in Africa, Buckner orphan care is gearing up to help the children left behind.

Full Interview

Published on 14 June, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Russian orphans are touring the US, singing and promoting the needs facing orphans in Russia today.

Published on 10 June, 2004

USA (MNN) ― President Reagan's policies help provide Christian homes for orphans in the former Soviet Union.

Full Interview

Published on 20 May, 2004

Romania (MNN) ― A ministry shifts focus as Romania's lawmakers get ready to ban international adoptions.

Published on 21 April, 2004

Russia (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care details needs growing more urgent in Russia.

Published on 19 March, 2004

International (MNN) ― New legislation in the international adoption process parallels a trend in outreach.

Published on 19 February, 2004

Africa (MNN) ― Christians are reaching out to orphaned children in Africa as HIV/AIDS continues to spread through the region.

Published on 28 January, 2004

Guatemala (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International and Family Life Today is working together to help orphans in Guatemala. The two organizations just returned from that country where they were able to share the Gospel with many children.

Published on 2 January, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Adoption plays parallel roles in families and faith.

Published on 12 December, 2003

International (MNN) ― Buckner Orphan Care International is providing you with a unique gift giving idea that will help orphans abroad.

Full Interview

Published on 10 November, 2003

International (MNN) ― The face of orphan care is changing in many countries, thanks in part to a Christian organization.

Published on 8 October, 2003

USA (MNN) ― Unprecedented success collecting shoes and socks for orphan children worldwide has led to the urgent need of additional funds for shipping and storage, according to officials at Buckner Orphan Care International.

Published on 24 September, 2003

Guatemala (MNN) ― While international adoptions are one hold in Guatemala, volunteers are needed to help care for then orphans left behind. Buckner Orphan Care says the adoption freeze means more children in government homes. Volunteers are needed to help care for them.

Published on 2 September, 2003

Russia (MNN) ― The Russian government is talking about restricting late term abortions in that country. Many people are hailing the news, as abortion is used as contraception there. Buckner Orphan Care helps care for orphans in Russia, and was recently given accreditation for adoptions. Buckner's Amy Norton says she supports the move, but Christians will have to get more involved.

Published on 13 August, 2003

A shoe drive underway puts a foot in the door for the Gospel. ―

Full Interview

Published on 30 July, 2003

Russia accredits an international Christian adoption group. ―

Published on 27 June, 2003

Short term teams reach orphans with the Gospel in Romania and Guatemala. ―

Published on 20 May, 2003

The SARS outbreak puts a temporary hold on adoptions; a Christian agency responds. ―

Published on 14 April, 2003

Volunteers are needed to minister to children around the world. ―

Published on 3 March, 2003

Believers reach out to help AIDS victims in Kenya. ―

Published on 30 January, 2003

Shoes put faith into action for a Christian orphan-based ministry. ―

Published on 27 November, 2002

Shoes are opening doors for evangelism in orphanages in Russia. ―

Published on 6 November, 2002

Orphans see the compassion of Christ modeled throughout Russia and other third world countries. ―

Published on 16 October, 2002

Millions are orphaned worldwide; Christians reach out to meet needs. ―