The First: How Elizabeth’s Dream Is Inspiring a Community in Kenya
Six years ago, Elizabeth had a dream. She wanted an education, new opportunities, and a future that looked different than the circumstances surrounding her day-to-day.
Category: Personal Impact
We Are Not Alone: How joining Ceiba Blanca CarePoint and gaining a HopeChest Friend ignited hope in Lauro’s life
Sometimes hope arrives quietly. Not through a grand gesture or a dramatic moment, but through something as small as a letter, a prayer, or a
From Poverty to Investing in the Next Generation: Patricia’s Story
In Uganda, many young people face barriers that make continuing education a challenge, and families frequently rely on inconsistent daily labor to meet basic needs. For many youth, formal education ends
Pushing Back Against Child Marriage
Child marriage, marriage that takes place before the age of 18, creates vast vulnerabilities in young girls all over the world. However, sub-Saharan African countries
Three Success Stories From The Cuyotenango CarePoint
The Cuyotenango CarePoint is one of HopeChest’s Guatemalan CarePoints, located in the southwest region of the country. Families in Cuyotenango often struggle to acquire income
Finding Purpose Through Loss
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.
Meet Five Amazing Women Leading HopeChest’s Russia Programs
There are numerous incredible women leaders around the world, but today, we are celebrating five amazing women who lead HopeChest’s programs in Russia.
Encouragement from a Passionate Letter-Writer
When was the last time you wrote a note to someone you cared about? When you receive a letter, doesn’t it feel amazing to know that someone took the time to intentionally connect with you?
What Is It Like Interning with Children’s HopeChest?
We deeply appreciate our interns and the time they devote to using their talents and skills to further HopeChest’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty around the world. So, what is it like interning for Children’s HopeChest?! Hear it straight from Audrey in this week’s post.
Receiving Sponsorship Support as a Child Empowered Me to Empower Others
In today’s blog, Atkelt shares his personal story of receiving support as a child to working at Children’s HopeChest, where he now impacts thousands of children through his work. He reflects on the close friends who came alongside him when he was young and wrote him encouraging letters and supported him in his studies. Atkelt’s story is a powerful testimony of relationships that make an impact.
