The official language spoken in Ethiopia is called Amharic. I can barely say the name of the language, let alone many of the words. I’ve learned to surrender my desire to speak it well in order to at least give it a genuine try. It usually leads to practicing that lesson of making an idiot …
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There is no more powerful force than knowing that you do not have to go through life alone. Christ exemplified this when he became man, to walk with us and experience life in a human body as we do, empathizing with our joys and our struggles. To follow Christ’s model, Children’s HopeChest’s CarePoints in Russia intentionally equip young adults to become leaders in their community, walking with orphaned children and young adults to climb life’s mountains together.
Children’s HopeChest is blessed to work in some of the most beautiful countries around the world. The countries we partner with are rich in natural resources and abundant in vibrant landscapes. To be good stewards of our planet, HopeChest CarePoints treat water as a vital resource, with local leaders educating community members how to keep …
Soccer is the world’s most popular sport. Not only is it played and celebrated globally, but it also has the capability to bring healing and hope to a community. In Eswatini, the Sports Ministry Program is impacting individuals and communities both, as compassion for one’s teammates is cultivating unity and healing. “People everywhere …
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Clean, running water is such a commonplace aspect of most of our lives in North America, that the convenience of such a critical need can easily be taken for granted. However, if you are one of the 844 million people around the globe who do not have access to safe water, gaining clean water is cause for celebration.
This Thursday is World Water Day, and we are highlighting some of the incredible water projects at our CarePoints around the globe!
“Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” is a podcast that challenges the Western perception of international poverty by elevating the voices of local leaders and processing how we can help to alleviate poverty without harming those living in vulnerable communities. This month’s episode features HopeChest’s Country Director of Ethiopia, Mickey Taye. Mickey is the newest …
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Did you know that HopeChest also partners with businesses?! “The most successful companies give employees a sense of belonging,” says Sue Shellenbarger in the Wall Street Journal Article, “Why Perks No Longer Cut it for Workers.”
This is why Children’s HopeChest is partnering with businesses that are about more than the bottom line. At HopeChest, we believe the corporate setting is a powerful place where a greater calling and purpose can thrive.
Olya began to participate in the Young Mothers Program while she was pregnant. She gave birth to a healthy baby boy, who since day one has been bringing an abundance of joy to his mother and everybody else around him. Although she was thrilled with the birth of her son, Olya had to face her biggest fear.
