During the celebration of Swaziland’s 50th birthday this last April, King Mswati III made the announcement that the country is now to be called the “Kingdom of Eswatini.” Although HopeChest has been aware of this name change, we waited respectfully for the go-ahead from our Swazi staff to make the change as an organization. …
This Orphan Sunday, we want to ignite hope and dignity for 210 children who do not have sponsors. You may already know that sponsorship supports children living in poverty with nutritional, medical, educational and spiritual support. But do you know what means the most to the children who have sponsors?! The opportunity they have …
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Welcome to the 10th blog in our series, “The 12 Areas of Community Transformation.” Over the course of this year we are answering the question, “How is HopeChest different from other leading child sponsorship organizations?” Today’s blog is about the 10th of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Security + Justice Societies …
As the jet lag has finally wore off from my visit to Russia, I’ve had time to reflect on how God is leading and directing transformation in Children’s HopeChest Ministry Centers and orphanages throughout the three regions we currently work in (Kirov, Kostroma and Vladimir). I am blessed to be following my calling. My passion …
My name is Immaculate and I live in the Nyada community in Uganda. Before Children’s HopeChest picked me from my undesirable condition to a desirable one, life was very difficult and sometimes I would even wish my parents would not have given birth to me. My parents were not able to provide all my basic …
Our journey of partnership with Children’s HopeChest started nearly two years ago when my husband shared with me about an organization that works amongst the vulnerable in various nations. After my husband, Jayde, and one of our executive pastors went on a Vision Trip, it was done. We were officially on board and ready to …
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Mental health is an immensely important topic that Children’s HopeChest integrates into our holistic model of caring for orphaned and vulnerable children. Many of the children we serve have experienced trauma or loss in their lives, and part of addressing those wounds is having open discussions about the healing process. This Wednesday, October 10th, is …
“I read within a poet’s book A word that starred the page: Stone walls do not a prison make, Nor iron bars a cage! Yes, that is true; and something more You’ll find, where’er you roam, That marble floors and gilded walls Can never make a home. But every house where Love abides, And Friendship …
Before I joined Children’s HopeChest, I worked in the coffee industry in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs specialty coffee industry is collaborative, focused on cultivating community, and makes some tasty coffee. I loved the work of serving coffee because it provided me with opportunities to stand at a unique cultural crossroads. That crossroads was the …
Welcome to the ninth blog in our series, “The 12 Areas of Community Transformation.” Over the course of this year we are answering the question, “How is HopeChest different from other leading child sponsorship organizations?” Today’s blog is about the ninth of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Health + Hygiene “You …
