OUR MISSION
“CARING FOR ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN THEIR DISTRESS”
FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.
JAMES 1:27
Our purpose is to...
Provide food, housing, education, and medical care to orphans and children in need
Provide vocational training to widows and single moms so they can provide for their families
Spread the gospel and disciple in our communities to make an eternal impact for His kingdom
Our story
SCRIBBLES ON A NAPKIN TRANSFORMED INTO A GOD-SIZED BLUEPRINT.
God’s plan was first revealed to Wilfrido and Elisa Talavera several years ago when they saw the great need of the troubled and homeless children in their town of Tobati, Paraguay. These children did not have a stable home environment, often went without daily food, and were in need of medical care. As medical practitioners, Wilfrido and Elisa opened their small home and hearts to these children. Their home soon became insufficient to care for all the children.
In 2007, God further revealed His plan to Scott Kvandal by having him assemble a team of international ambassadors from Paraguay, Argentina, Mexico, and the United States to develop Su Refugio in Tobati. As the ministry was being developed in Paraguay, God continued to reveal more of His vision for Su Refugio—not only in Paraguay, but also in Argentina and Peru.
Not only have we seen God multiply and expand His ministry over the years, but we have also seen Him transform our mission from purely providing REFUGE to becoming a beacon of HOPE throughout each community. God’s heart and plan for orphan and widow care is far beyond our human capacity, but we are excited to be a part of HIStory as God reveals it to us for years to come.
