About Us
Who We Are
Our Mission: To minister the love and hope of Christ into the hearts of orphans and the vulnerable worldwide, by providing for basic needs and creating educational opportunities.
Our Mission: To minister the love and hope of Christ into the hearts of orphans and the vulnerable worldwide, by providing for basic needs and creating educational opportunities.
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The Back-Story
Melissa Irwin founded BFGO out of a heart that is broken for orphans. Her heart has been tender toward the motherless and fatherless for countless years. After having children of her own, the plight of the orphan became an increasing burden in her soul. She had sensed a calling to the orphans in Africa even as a child. Finally in her late 20's, she took her first big step. |
"...the plight of the orphan became an increasing burden |
In 2008, after a series of nudges in her spirit, Melissa embarked on a solo mission journey to Zimbabwe. After multiple visits there, Beautiful Feet Global Outreach was born.
BFGO formed in 2009, initially serving orphans in Zimbabwe, funding various necessities including a vehicle, reliable water source, improved electricity, food, housing, and education fees. We established a vegetable farm as well as a poultry farm. Several years ago, BFGO formed ties with a special needs orphanage in Poland through a former board member, who adopted a child from there. Throughout the years, BFGO has funded various "extras" for the kids, including an after-school program, and upgrades on the orphanage grounds. In 2021, BFGO connected with a thriving orphanage in Guatemala for children with severe disabilities. After 13 years, our service to Zimbabwe was predominantly redirected to Guatemala, at the point that other funding and partnerships were made available in Zimbabwe; although BFGO still provides support children who have aged-out of the program and are continuing their education.
In early 2022, the leadership of BFGO began a transition, and David Christopher was named as the new Executive Director. Seeing David's heart for the orphan (having worked in various mission and orphan care positions since 2000), coupled with many years of friendship, Melissa felt the logical choice was to pass the torch to David to continue the work she began so long ago. David is committed to continuing the work Melissa began 13 years ago, and looking forward to finding new opportunities to reach the vulnerable.
Beautiful Feet Global Outreach, Inc. takes its name from Romans 10: 14-15 and Isaiah 52:7. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news..." There is no better news than the Gospel.
BFGO formed in 2009, initially serving orphans in Zimbabwe, funding various necessities including a vehicle, reliable water source, improved electricity, food, housing, and education fees. We established a vegetable farm as well as a poultry farm. Several years ago, BFGO formed ties with a special needs orphanage in Poland through a former board member, who adopted a child from there. Throughout the years, BFGO has funded various "extras" for the kids, including an after-school program, and upgrades on the orphanage grounds. In 2021, BFGO connected with a thriving orphanage in Guatemala for children with severe disabilities. After 13 years, our service to Zimbabwe was predominantly redirected to Guatemala, at the point that other funding and partnerships were made available in Zimbabwe; although BFGO still provides support children who have aged-out of the program and are continuing their education.
In early 2022, the leadership of BFGO began a transition, and David Christopher was named as the new Executive Director. Seeing David's heart for the orphan (having worked in various mission and orphan care positions since 2000), coupled with many years of friendship, Melissa felt the logical choice was to pass the torch to David to continue the work she began so long ago. David is committed to continuing the work Melissa began 13 years ago, and looking forward to finding new opportunities to reach the vulnerable.
Beautiful Feet Global Outreach, Inc. takes its name from Romans 10: 14-15 and Isaiah 52:7. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news..." There is no better news than the Gospel.
Board of Directors
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David Christopher
Executive Director, BFGO Director, Los Gozosos-USA David is also the head of our Global Go Travel Initiative |
Board of Directors
David Christopher, Executive Director Josh Harris, Secretary James Boyd, Treasurer Jayna Christopher, Assistant Treasurer Kelly Savage, Auxiliary Bookkeeper Dana Harris Rebekah Boyd Matthew Shaffer Abi Shaffer Jonathan Boye Rachel Boye Shane Tucker |