In the history of cross-cultural missions and development work we often think of ourselves in the role of teacher. One thing I love about the approach of Children’s HopeChest is the desire to switch the paradigm and travel to build relationship and learn, instead of focusing on teaching and doing. I grew up as a …
Two years ago we embarked on a campaign to raise a significant amount of money to bring a kindergarten education to the community of Burayu, Ethiopia. I searched for a tagline of sorts to motivate the audience for this campaign. I happened upon some of the history of Nelson Mandela and his story of trial, …
What a remarkable year! God has been so faithful to Children’s HopeChest in 2017. Because of God’s provision–and our donors, sponsors, community leaders, churches and prayer partners–we’ve been able to accomplish numerous important milestones. It is good to remember milestones, as Samuel did in 1 Samuel 7:12 by erecting an Ebenezer, meaning “stone of help” …
As Content and Copy Manager at Children’s HopeChest, I have access to hundreds of stories. There are over 120 monthly reports from our CarePoints that I sift through to find stories to share with YOU! Some of these reports break my heart, as I grieve the pain that some of the children we serve experience …
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As a parent, not being able to feed your children is heartbreaking. Seven years ago, Genet and her daughters were starving. When Genet could not provide food for her daughters, Rahel and Mihert, she felt hopeless. The grief that she experienced was immense, and she stated that she would rather die than to see her …
For some reason, this Christmas season, I’m finding myself much, much more attuned to the notion of impact. Perhaps it is because our second grandchild (first grandson) was born a little over a month ago and you can’t help but get a bit reflective on things through the legacy of a child; or perhaps it …
Sweet potatoes are combatting malnutrition in Uganda! Today we are thankful for a Thanksgiving favorite, and how it is nourishing vulnerable children in Uganda with vitamin A and vitamin C. With the financial support of a Kellogg Company, Children’s HopeChest has worked to alleviate hunger for thousands of children not only in Uganda, but also …
Throughout our trip, Kendyl, Russia’s Community Partnership Manager, and I continued to pray for God moments. For us to be able to see Him in the big, as well as the small, happenings during our travels. It’s easy to take moments for granted that are for our protection–moments where He is present and we are …
The Bukedea CarePoint in Uganda is making leaps toward sustainability with an aluminum saucepan project! This project focuses on local development and job creation, training CarePoint children and their guardians to make these saucepans. Training the children and guardians not only provides them with an income-generating skill, but it also gives them confidence, a sense …
In 2012, my friend Alli and I visited Swaziland for the first time. Our trip was mainly planned to see and encourage our friend, Amy McAdams, and her family. They had been in Swaziland almost two years at that point, and are still serving full-time as missionaries. During the week that we spent with them, …
