Other churches learned about the success of the program and inquired about its availability. In 1950, Latham and Rorheim founded Awana as a parachurch organization.

By 1960, 900 churches had started Awana programs.

By 1972, Awana began its first international club in Bolivia.

Present in 8 of the 11 Southeast Asian nations, Awana has been helping churches and leaders to reach and teach children of the hope found in Christ. To date Awana Southeast Asia has trained leaders and partnered with churches and schools, raised more than 3,000 clubs, and reached more than 200,000 clubbers. Through discipleship materials for children ages two and above, resources and training for leaders, and weekly study of God’s word in Awana clubs, children, youths, and even parents are coming to the saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ