The Power of a Simple Giftbox
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.
Samaritan’s Purse sends Operation Christmas Child giftboxes to children in need around the world together
with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We partner with local churches to hold evangelistic outreach events, inviting children to receive giftboxes 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 by the Numbers
*Cumulative Statistics
More than 170
Recipient countries
More than 244 million
Giftboxes collected worldwide
More than 236,000
Giftboxes Collected in South Korea
More than 52.1 million
Children enrolled in the follow-up discipleship program
More than 27.07 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.
Pack a Giftbox
and impact a child's life
Serve in your
Church/Organization
as a Project Leader
Serve in your
Local Community
