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This month we hear how YWAM is working to help villagers recover sight in Papua New Guinea, we get an update from the YWAM Koha, hear about The Send Mongolia, hear from two ministries in Malawi, YWAM Durban is expanding their campus, YWAM Hong Kong reaches out to those living in poverty, St. Vincent and the Grenadines continues to recover from the devastation brought by Hurricane Beryl, and more …
Thank you for downloading this, the 160th episode of the Youth With A Mission News Show Podcast, I’m your host, Bill Hutchison.
You can contact us, subscribe to future episodes, leave comments, and find links to all the stories we talk about on the show notes for this podcast at ywampodcast.com/160 …
Recovering Sight in PNG
The YWAM Ship MV YWAM Liberty is setting sale soon for PNG to restore sight to up to 200 people in some of the remote villages, but there is still more to do as they prepare for this mission …
Head over to ywamshipskona.org to find out more about the upcoming mission, their needs for the new medical devices, and to see how you can help and get involved.
Urgent Prayer for Thailand
We received this urgent prayer request from Thailand.
PLEASE BE PRAYING FOR THE FLOODED AREAS IN THAILAND.
We know the North and North east have been heavily damaged and people are in need.
Let’s pray and if able help those in need. God is able!
(source)
So, when you can, please remember to pray for Thailand, and you can find any follow up news on the YWAM Thailand Facebook Page.
YWAM Koha Tuvalu Update
We’ve been updating you on the YWAM Koha, and their ministry to Tuvalu, well, here is the latest:
Check out the YWAM Ships Aotearoa Facebook page for the latest news on the YWAM Koha.
The Send Mongolia
We have previously talked about The Send happening in many nations around the world. Well, last week Mongolia had its first Send night. There were around 1500 young people, that came and experienced:
- Powerful Praise
- A call for hope
- Moment of responding to God
They were joined at the Send even by Korean band “Isaiah6tyone”.
It was a very encouraging event, with the next event is planned to be a big one in 2026.
Check out YWAM Mongolia’s Facebook Page for more about their ministry.
YWAM Salima
Now I thought we could hear about the exciting journey of starting a new YWAM base in Salima, Malawi.
Head on over to salima.ywam.ws to find out more.
YWAM Mankhamba Village
Another YWAM Ministry in Malawi is Youth With A Mission Mankhamba.
Visit mankhamba.ywam.ws to find out more.
YWAM JUCUM Cancún Medical Brigade
We’re just one month away from our upcoming 2025 Medical Brigade!
this year the medical brigade will be held again where several specialists and doctors will offer their services at no cost to the families of these communities.
This one will be taken just in:
- 02 /10-Old Dumpster Cancun
- 03/10-Three Kings
- 04/10-Cuna Maya
You too can be part of this brigade! We still need medicines and finances to cover all the necessary expenses, if so you wish you can send your donation through.
(source)
Head over to ywamcancunmexico.com to find out about how you can get involved.
YWAM Durban Expansion
YWAM Durban has been serving diligently in Durban, South Africa since 2001. They are in a unique position right now to expand, and grow their ministry …
Visit ywamdurban.org to find out more.
YWAM Hong Kong Poverty Outreach
In Hong Kong, approximately 23% of the population live under the poverty line.
Every month YWAM Hong Kong reaches out to over 14,400 people living under this poverty line. Each week they specifically reach out to over 400 individuals and families, including the local low income families and cardboard collectors. They are looking for donors who are willing to help sponsor food items for our weekly distributions! (source)
YWAM Hong Kong is engaged in many ministries in their city, including a food bank, providing hot meal boxes, running food assistance programs, and much more. They have need for more staff, and are also able to host visiting teams to join with them in their local ministries.
If you head over to their web-site, ywamtuenmun.org, you can find out more about their ministries, and the latest news can always be found on their Facebook Page.
SBS International Video Channel
The School of Biblical Studies has been a core school in Youth With A Mission almost since the beginning. SBS International has recently launched a new YouTube channel that includes some fantastic resources.
You can head on over to their YouTube channel to find out more, and to check out some of the videos that they have already uploaded.
YWAM Mombasa Kenya SBS
YWAM School of Biblical Studies is run all over the world, with multiple schools happening, and many different locations. One of the upcoming schools is happening in February 2026 in Mombasa, Likoni, Kenya.
The full School of Biblical Studies is an intensive nine-months school that you can find out more about at ywammombasa.org.
YWAM AFL Outreach in Fiji
Recently one of our YWAMers in Fiji, Waqa Baravilala, joined the AFL Fiji U17 boys and girls for a special chaplaincy session.
Waqa was able to fuel their spirits, and prepare them mentally and spiritually.
YWAM has a long history of involvement in sporting events around the world, from Olympic outreaches, soccer carnivals, hiking and climbing clubs, rugby teams and seminars, surfing clubs, skate boarding events, and more.
If you have a search on ywam.org, you can find ways to connect to the hundreds of locations, programs, and events on offer.
Ending Bible Poverty Now School
In January YWAM Lausanne is running the Ending Bible Poverty School …
The End Bible Poverty Now (EBPN) School at YWAM Lausanne s an 11-week program dedicated to training and equipping people to multiply holistic EBPN projects, ministries, and initiatives within local contexts. The heart of EBPN is to see every nation, tribe, and tongue receive, engage, and be transformed by the Word of God.
You can find out more at ywamlausanne.com/ebpn.
YWAM St. Vincent and the Grenadines Rebuild Update
About a year ago in July 2024 YWAM St. Vincent and the Grendines was devastated whey Hurricane Beryl pass through the Grenadine Islands and caused significant damage to YWAM SVG and the island of Mayreau.
Since then the YWAM centre has been slowly rebuilding, with teams from around the world coming to help. They have been preparing foundations for new buildings, repairing old buildings, and are still, one year later, assisting to clear debris at their location and around the island.
In the midst of recovering from the significant damage the team has also continued with ministry. In the last few months they have run a young adults camp, a children’s summer camp, and continue to help with local projects during their regular community outreach days. They have also been been working to distribute clothing, cleaning items, and children’s toys to local community members.
YWAM SVG is still actively rebuilding and recovering. They are setup to host teams and individuals to help with the rebuilding and continued development of their campus. You can find out more at their web-site, ywamsvg.org, and follow their news on their Facebook page.
Teachers Needed
YWAM JUCUM Cancun Kingdom Academy is currently in need of teachers …
Visit them on their Facebook page to find out how you can get involved.
A Man of Hope – The Story of Sylvester
Instead of a Meme or funny video at the end of the podcast like I normally do, I want to finish off with the inspiring story of a man named Sylvester:
Little Lights Ministries is a non-profit organization operating in South Africa, associated with YWAM Worcester, that provides meals, education, and hope to hundreds of children in communities affected by gang violence. The ministry supports children by offering them resources and fostering transformation.
You can find out more about YWAM Worcester on their web-site, ywamworcester.com.
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