Our mission is to share the light of Christ with the poor of our time in Word & deed.
We serve in 9 countries around the world: Mozambique, Nigeria, South Asia, Myanmar, Malawi, Uganda, Jordan, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.
History
Our journey as an organization began when Alan and Melody Pieratt returned from a decade of missionary service in Brazil. While on furlough in late 1999, they felt called to start a mission that worked among the poor and enabled native missionaries with a heart for their people. The first meeting of the board of directors took place in March of 2000. Since then, CRI has grown from one project in Mozambique to over a dozen, from one staff member to over 60, and from one program that delivers aid to over 20.
An early CRI team holds a medical camp in Mozambique (2002)
The first Deep Forest church plant (2008)
Our People
At Children's Relief International, our people are our lifeblood. Everything we accomplish depends on relationships of trust built over time. Our team shares a set of convictions and a commitment to our mission. We minister in eight countries, located in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. At each project site, our international partners develop strategies that share the light of Christ with the poor of their communities.
