Anna Kerr

Voices from the Field on CarePoint Graduation

What does it take for a CarePoint to move from external support to being led and sustained by local community leaders? Recently, HopeChest brought together three country staff—Tenbit Zeleke (Community Relationship Manager, Ethiopia), Isaac Okwang (Community Relationship Manager, Uganda), and Sam Montero (Program Manager, Guatemala)—alongside CEO and president Ken Sparks, for a roundtable discussion on …

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“Like Watching a Child Grow”: Isaac’s Vision for Graduation in Uganda

If you have ever met Isaac Okwang, our Community Relationship Manager in Uganda, you know his joy is contagious. Over the years, he has walked alongside CarePoints, watching children learn, families grow stronger, and local leaders rise into their roles.  As HopeChest Uganda looks forward to its first CarePoint graduations in the summer of 2026, …

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Walking With CarePoints: Jen deBruin on Graduation and Transformation

Children’s HopeChest is excited to bring our #PathToGraduation series to the podcast! In the latest episode of Build Relationships, Break Poverty, we explore the milestone of CarePoint Graduation and what it means for CarePoint communities. This episode features Jen deBruin, HopeChest Travel and Sponsorship Specialist, who has been deeply involved with CarePoints in Uganda for …

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Martha’s Story: How One Skills Center Is Lifting a Whole Community

Last Chance to Double Your Impact!All gifts through June 22 will be matched—fuel more stories like Martha’s. Learn More. Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared how your generosity is building momentum around the world—first through Eyob, a young man from Ethiopia whose life was changed by a simple computer lab, and then through Lidia, …

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Lidia’s Story: How a Chicken Coop Became a Legacy

📢 Matching OpportunityAll gifts through June 22 will be doubled—support more families like Lidia’s. Give Now. Last week, we shared Eyob’s story—a powerful example of how investment in the life of a vulnerable child creates exponential impact. This week, we want to show you another dimension of your impact—what it looks like when your generosity …

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Eyob’s Story: From One Computer Lab to a Nation-Changer

Multiply the Hope: As part of our Building Momentum campaign, every dollar you give will be matched—to help create more stories like Eyob’s. Learn More. When Eyob Tilahun first arrived at Kebron Orphanage in Ethiopia, he was a teenager without family, without resources—and without hope. Like so many vulnerable youth, Eyob didn’t need a miracle. He …

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3 Ways to Share God’s Love This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a perfect opportunity to reflect on God’s love and to share that love with others. As a partner with Children’s HopeChest, you already know the power of showing love to children in need, but this Valentine’s Day, we want to offer you three meaningful ways to deepen your impact and continue spreading …

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Building the Future: Last Chance to Give in 2024!

As 2024 comes to a close, we at Children’s HopeChest are reflecting on a monumental year—our 30th Anniversary. It’s been a year filled with growth, transformation, and, most importantly, community. Thanks to our staff and partners like you, we’ve been able to continue our mission of creating lasting impact for vulnerable children and their communities …

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Building Faith: Empowering the Next Generation to Lead with Christ

In this Blog: Building Faith in Uganda: Raising Up Faithful Leaders Building Faith in Guatemala: William’s Story Building Faith in Ethiopia: Samuel’s Story Building Faith as a Global Partner: Krista’s Story Faith at HopeChest As we approach the end of the year, it’s a moment to celebrate something truly special: 30 years of impact through …

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