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Ven Pours Out the Care He Missed as a Child
There, in the heat of the kitchen, Ven finds warmth, not just from the stoves, but from the smiles of the children he helps feed. With every meal, he pours out the care and compassion he once longed for as a child. Ven carries a life story that speaks of deep...
Man Camp Brings Out the Best in Youth
Remember when you explored the great outdoors? You felt refreshed, healed and hopeful. That was the case for seven teen boys from the Fish Hoek Dream Center (FHDC) who participated in our first-ever Man Camp. ER's Ron Townsend, Nick Carnill, Wayne Ferreria and Kosea...
Lena Overcomes Strife, Finds a Path for Life
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it." - Prov. 22:6 When nine-year-old Lena (privacy name) stepped into the Quito Dream Center three years ago, her world was shrouded in sadness. The move from Latacunga to Quito,...
Celebrating the Clines: Getting Your Hands Dirty for God
This story celebrates the invaluable role Russ and Gina Cline have played in Extreme Response as co-founders. Today, Russ is the Managing Partner of The Barnabas Group and he continues to lead Leader Mundial, a movement of leadership development around the world. Gina...
The Ripple Effect of an Abundant Life
Once, Jaque could barely take care of herself as a recycler in the Quito Dump. After the shocking death of her sister-in-law, she and her husband now are providing life-giving sanctuary for three young boys. What changed? Grab a drink and read her inspiring story to...
Theresa’s Life is Forever Changed
Theresa is a remarkable woman who lives in the deep south of South Africa. Originally from Zimbabwe, Theresa works as a nanny in Fish Hoek. As a single mom with two sets of twins ages 13 and 6, Theresa has spent many days stressing over how to support them. In 2018,...
Kilroy Found Joy in His Journey
Kilroy once had a bright future as a college student, but at age 20, his life took a downward turn when he fell into drugs. That same year, he became a father to two children. His battle with addiction led to the breakup of his relationship. Heartbroken, Kilroy sank...
Anita Is No Longer Alone
Recently, Jaque shared her uplifting story for our Make Your Ripple year-end fundraiser. Below, you’ll be by inspired Anita, also a member of the Quito Recycling Community. Four months ago, Anita Gaucho dragged herself to a workshop at the Quito Women’s Program. She...
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Lay the Foundation forTransformation!Your gift Doubled. Your Impact Multiplied. Thanks to supporters like you, 2025 has been a year of transformation across Ecuador, South Africa, and the Philippines. As we look ahead to 2026, your generosity...