Although the U.S. and Haiti are separated by a flight of less than two hours, the economic distance between them could hardly be greater. The gap between these neighboring nations mirrors the growing gulf between the privileged and powerless worldwide and testifies to the brokenness and injustice of our world.

Consider the devastation wrought by the recent earthquake. Why was the death toll in Haiti more than 200,000, while a quake 500 times more powerful in Chile claimed less than a thousand lives? The answer: extreme poverty.

Densely packed cities, poorly constructed buildings, and insufficient resources to support rescue efforts all exponentially increased Haiti’s vulnerability. Hundreds of thousands of innocent lives were lost because Haiti is a poor country. And when the earth’s plates moved, the growing gulf finally made headline news.

It is across this great chasm that Beyond Borders works, building understanding and solidarity between the wealthy and the poor. Together we find new meaning for our lives and the strength to build a world where God's peace and justice reign.

For six consecutive years Beyond Borders has been awarded the highest rating from Charity Navigator™, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities. See their full independent report and our latest audited financial statement.

Two Dollars a Day: While this may not seem like much money, it's more than the average daily income of nine out of ten people in Haiti. Click on the "Donate Now" button to see what a difference your pledge of $2 a day ($60 per month) can make.