The Power of a Simple Gift Box
Founded in 1993, Operation Christmas Child is one of the largest children ministries in the world.
Operation Christmas Child, which began in 1993, is a major initiative that delivers Christmas gifts to children. Through OCC shoebox gifts, it serves as a ministry to share the Gospel with children around the world.
The Power of a Simple Gift Box
Founded in 1993, Operation Christmas Child is one of the largest children ministries in the world. Operation Christmas Child, which began in 1993, is a major initiative that delivers Christmas gifts to children. Through OCC shoebox gifts, it serves as a ministry to share the Gospel with children around the world.
We partner with local churches to hold evangelistic outreach events, inviting children to receive shoebox gifts and hear the Gospel. Children are also invited to participate in The Greatest Journey, a 12-lesson discipleship program, where they grow in their faith and learn to become faithful followers of Jesus.
Operation Christmas Child in 2024
*2024 Statistics
113
countries received OCC Gift Boxes
11.92 million
OCC Gift Boxes collected worldwide
510,000+
Year-round volunteers work closely with our ministry
5.5 million
children enrolled in the follow-up discipleship program
3.26 million
children accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior
Ways to Participate
Serving in Operation Christmas Child takes many shapes and forms,
but we are all united by one mission: to share the Gospel to children around the world.
Serving in Operation Christmas Child takes many shapes and forms, but we are all united by one mission: to share the Gospel to children around the world.
Pack an OCC Giftbox
and impact a child’s life
Serve in Your Church/Organization
as a Project Leader
Serve in Your Local Community
