At Children’s HopeChest we often talk about the hope of the Gospel and the power of God’s Kingdom, and how we each play a part in seeing this fulfilled. Throughout our lives God provides us with relationships and experiences that reveal the hidden secrets of His Kingdom to us. His Kingdom is also understood through …
Welcome to the third 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 third of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Communications/Technology In today’s world, we are …
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“Today Anna is that confident, independent girl, who didn’t only turned dreams into reality – studying to be a doctor, but also revealed her personality, clearly understanding what she wants and what she can do. No more room for doubt, fear and insecurity!” This was Anna’s answer for the question “Who has Anna beome today?” …
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Sipping tea with our Russian friends last summer at the Kovalyovo Orphanage, was spontaneously interrupted with chaos and excitement over an anticipated guest! Let me back up a little… Last June, Rachel, International Program Director for Russia, and I took a trip to Russia. It was my first trip to Russia and I was immediately …
Imagine if your church was given all the tools it needed to help address the complex causes of poverty, including material, spiritual, emotional, social, economic, and educational needs. Your connection to the community overseas would empower local leaders to provide food, medical care and hope to their community, while sharing love and compassion. Imagine if …
Welcome to the second 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 second of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Arts and Recreation In the beginning, …
We are now in our last couple of hours together as a team. This marks our 41st hour traveling since we started our journey home. We woke up in Jinja, Uganda and are currently en route from Washington DC to Huntsville, where we will part ways for the first time in two weeks. We have …
This Thursday is International Women’s Day, and we are kicking off the week by highlighting some incredible women in Guatemala who call themselves “Mujeres Emprendedoras,” or Entrepreneur Women. They are innovative, hardworking, supportive of each other and are an amazing example for their children. At the Puerto Abajo CarePoint in Guatemala, these 20-or-so women-all mothers …
Welcome to the first 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 first of the 12 areas of primary community transformation. Agriculture and Animal Husbandry The ability …
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Today is World Day of Social Justice! This awareness day was created by the United Nations in 2007 to support efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, gender equity and access to social wellbeing and justice for all. This year we are raising our voices along …
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