Our Stories
What does adoption really look like? What happens on a mission trip? How does a small act of generosity change a life?
You’ll find the answers in our stories.
For more than 30 years, we’ve come alongside vulnerable children and families through international adoption, mission trips, humanitarian projects, adoption training, and family support. The work looks different from story to story, but each one gives us a glimpse of the hope, challenges, faith, and transformation that happen along the way.
Take a look inside these stories and see the impact for yourself. And if America World has been part of your story, we’d love for you to share it with us.
Turning Stories into Memories
For years, Shuai had heard his family’s stories about China, the country where his story began. On a recent America World Heritage Tour, he finally got to experience it for himself, reconnect with his past, and turn those stories into memories of his own.
From China to Home
From a three-and-a-half-year-old who once struggled to take her first steps, to a college graduate preparing for a life of service, Shiya’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. This May, she graduates with a BA in History from Liberty University, marking a milestone shaped by resilience, faith, and the power of family.
Learning to Say Yes
Ten years ago, a simple Facebook message changed everything for Melinda Sallé. What began as a hesitant yes to a mission trip became a journey of faith, fear, and obedience — one that carried her across the world, into an orphanage in China, and ultimately into the life of a little boy who would become her son. This is a story of nearly impossible odds, quiet prayers, and a God who hears.
A Heartwarming Adoption Story
Discover how one family stepped forward in faith to adopt a little girl with a heart condition and how God faithfully guided every step of their journey. The Horner family’s story is a beautiful reminder that saying “yes” to adoption can lead to a life filled with healing, joy, and unexpected blessings.