As an organization, Children’s HopeChest is always thinking through ways to be innovative with our operations. Introducing, TaroWorks, HopeChest’s most recent movement toward innovation.
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This Creative 11-Year-Old Is Selling Ice Cream to Support Her Grandparents
By Axel Gonzalez
/ May 25, 2021
When Sol’s grandparents lost their income in 2020 due to COVID-19, Sol had an idea… selling delicious ice cream in her community!
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Q & A About Virtual Partner Visits With HopeChest’s Travel Team
By Travel Team
/ May 18, 2021
Did you know that Children’s HopeChest is hosting virtual partner visits?! These visits are unique two-to-three hour experiences that occur in the comfort of your own living room!
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How Communities Around the World Care for the Environment
By Dana Owens
/ May 11, 2021
This month, hear from five international Children's HopeChest staff about earth-friendly projects in their communities. These projects are creating lasting change and cultivating an appreciation for the environment in children and their families!
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Six Ways $25/Month Makes a Tangible Difference
By Dana Owens
/ May 4, 2021
At the beginning of April, Children’s HopeChest launched Alliance of Hope! Today we are sharing the impact of giving $25 each month.
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Watch 12-Year-Old Anita Give a Tour of Her CarePoint in Uganda!
By Dana Owens
/ April 27, 2021
Have you been curious about what a CarePoint looks like? Watch a 4-minute tour of a CarePoint in Uganda through the eyes of 12-year-old Anita!
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The New Project That is a Dream Come True for Guatemala CarePoints
By Samuel Montero
/ April 20, 2021
This incredible program in Guatemala has launched 31 families onto the path of self-sustainability. Learn about this impactful program and watch a video with some of the participants sharing about their success.
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How Are Programs Implemented in Communities? Interview with HopeChest’s International Operations Director
By Dana Owens
/ April 13, 2021
HopeChest’s International Operations Director shares how programs are developed and how they are different in each country in this informative and engaging episode of "Build Relationships. Break Poverty."
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Children’s HopeChest’s Newest Program Invites You to Become an Ally
By Ken Sparks
/ April 6, 2021
HopeChest CEO and President announces Alliance of Hope, a new community of world-changers, and why they are so integral to the organization moving forward.
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Silver’s Story…Continued!
By Dana Owens
/ March 23, 2021
Silver is a young man in Uganda who is brilliantly gifted at electronics. Learn about what he’s been up to over the last 11 years.
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Finding Purpose Through Loss
By Mariana Novakovic
/ March 16, 2021
Have you ever defined your life by what you have lost? Have you defined it as, “before the loss,” and “after the loss?” Today many of us may define our lives as “before COVID-19,” and “after COVID-19.
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Meet Five Amazing Women Leading HopeChest’s Russia Programs
By Dana Owens
/ March 9, 2021
There are numerous incredible women leaders around the world, but today, we are celebrating five amazing women who lead HopeChest’s programs in Russia.
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A Pandemic-proof Way to Engage Your Community
By Faith Netsanet
/ March 2, 2021
Even those whose hearts are normally on fire for justice and authentic connection can experience a dry well of motivation. Faith, HopeChest Partnership Leader for Ukro CarePoint in Ethiopia, writes about how her partnered communities stay connected during difficult times.
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How Saving $1 Per Week Helped Lift This Single Mom Out of Poverty
By Dana Owens
/ February 23, 2021
There are countless inspiring parents and caregivers who work hard each day to provide for their families. Shegitu’s story encourages us to keep going and growing.
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Five Exciting Economic Projects in Uganda That are Leading to Individual Independence
By Dana Owens
/ February 16, 2021
CarePoints in Uganda have developed unique and creative economic projects that teach children and their families vocational skills and financial management! Read more about five exciting projects and how they are bringing prosperity to communities!
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You Asked, Children’s HopeChest’s CEO Answered
By Dana Owens
/ February 9, 2021
In January, we asked you, our thoughtful and curious community, what questions you had for Children’s HopeChest President and CEO, Ken Sparks. You asked, and Ken answered in this month’s unique episode of “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.”
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This Unique Program Builds Orphaned Youth’s Confidence About Future Employment in Russia
By Dana Owens
/ February 2, 2021
Learn about an incredible program in Russia that helps orphanage graduates discover future employment opportunities. Programs like these are an exciting part of learning to live independently after life in an institution.
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Three Stories that Have Been Transformed Through Leadership Development in Uganda
By Dana Owens
/ January 26, 2021
This week we are delighted to share the stories of three of these program participants who were able to attend Uganda Leadership Development Program because of the many generous supporters who invested in the program last spring.
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Meet 4 Youth Who Want to Become Future Healthcare Workers
By Dana Owens
/ January 19, 2021
Meet four youth who are studying hard and pursuing healthcare careers! We are inspired by their dreams of wanting to help others in their communities.
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A New Year’s Message from Children’s HopeChest’s President + CEO
By Dana Owens
/ January 12, 2021
This first podcast episode of the year features HopeChest President and CEO, Ken Sparks. Hear about significant victories from 2020, as well as Ken’s vision for the organization in 2021. You don’t want to miss these exciting updates!
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