In May, we broke new ground, pushing our cause, message, and work ever further — all for the betterment of children worldwide.
CRY Forum Tanzania
Under the banner #BetterTogether, the Tanzania Forum was truly amazing. There is so much we could share that it would be impossible to capture it all here, but we’ve put together a blog to give you a flavour of what we’ve been up to, along with two videos that are sure to bring a smile to your face.
It was a powerful time of unity among nations, marked by collaboration and peer learning. Alongside the formal sessions, the gathering was woven together with moments of worship, dance, prayer, and laughter.
We hope that the blog, videos, and photos give you a sense of just how special the event was, and how it is helping to strengthen a growing network of like-minded educators and leaders across Africa.
Alternatively, you can watch the short summary below from our partners at the Global News Alliance.
Jesus Culture, Catalyst and the launch of CRY in London
Following the forum, we attended several further events as we continue to share our work across the nations for the betterment of children. It was a privilege, for the third year running, to be an official partner of Jesus Culture as we attended their Leaders’ Conference in Hammersmith, London.
This provided an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and advocate for children’s rights.
A few days later, we were in Norfolk at the Catalyst Festival. Once again, this was a valuable opportunity to share how individuals and churches can play their part in ensuring vulnerable children across the world are not forgotten.
Shortly afterwards, we launched CRY in London! We are delighted to welcome Elizabeth Olujimi as our new London Coordinator. Her role will be to foster existing partnerships and develop new ones, always with the aim of increasing our impact for children.
We marked the launch by taking part in an event for leaders and entrepreneurs in the marketplace in central London.
Above, Elizabeth and Aimé sharing about CRY's work.
During our intervention, we also challenged attendees: as they seek to flourish and succeed in the marketplace and to increase their influence and impact, in the words of Galatians 2:10, they must not forget the poor.
This is a reflection and challenge we want to extend to everyone we encounter—and to you, as you read this.
Compassion fatigue is real.
Yet, time and time again in Scripture, we are reminded not to forget those in need.
We feel compelled to remind ourselves and our wider network that, in our pursuit of comfort, security, leisure, and stability, we must never lose sight of the poor, who remain at the very centre of God's heart.
From a Christian perspective, it seems to us that throughout Scripture, and in history, often, during a great move of God, the supernatural work of God, salvation, and compassionate care for those in need were all part of the same breath.
We cannot long for one aspect of revival while neglecting the others.
So please pray, advocate, volunteer and donate. If you do not wish to support or give through CRY, then support a charity you know, love, and trust.
But above all, let us be a movement that remembers our God-given responsibility to care for the vulnerable, especially children—wherever they may be.
