Anna Kerr

Build Relationships. Break Poverty. | Interview with Ethiopia’s Country Director

“Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” is a podcast that challenges the Western perception of international poverty by elevating the voices of local leaders and processing how we can help to alleviate poverty without harming those living in vulnerable communities.     This month’s episode features HopeChest’s Country Director of Ethiopia, Mickey Taye. Mickey is the newest …

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HopeChest Partners with “One of the Best Companies to Work for in Colorado”

Did you know that HopeChest also partners with businesses?! “The most successful companies give employees a sense of belonging,” says Sue Shellenbarger in the Wall Street Journal Article, “Why Perks No Longer Cut it for Workers.”

This is why Children’s HopeChest is partnering with businesses that are about more than the bottom line. At HopeChest, we believe the corporate setting is a powerful place where a greater calling and purpose can thrive.

Olya’s Story: No longer a mother in crisis

Olya began to participate in the Young Mothers Program while she was pregnant. She gave birth to a healthy baby boy, who since day one has been bringing an abundance of joy to his mother and everybody else around him. Although she was thrilled with the birth of her son, Olya had to face her biggest fear.

NEW! HopeChest Podcast Launches Today!

We can’t keep it a secret any longer… Today we are excited to announce the official launch of the Children’s HopeChest podcast! “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” is a podcast that challenges the Western perception of international poverty by elevating the voices of local leaders and processing how we can help to alleviate poverty without harming …

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Portrait of Tesfa with children

From Ethiopia to Colorado: Welcome, Tesfa!

With great enthusiasm, HopeChest would like to announce that Tesfatsion “Tesfa” Tsegaye, former Ethiopia Country Director, will be moving to Colorado to work at our headquarters as International Operations Director!

Your Top 5 HopeChest Blogs from 2018

Together, we’ve had an incredible year. Three-hundred sixty-five days and 52 blogs later and we are ready to dive into a new year of sharing stories of hope and community transformation! But before we move on to another year, we’d love to share your top five HopeChest blogs from 2018.

Three Stories of Hope

As Content Manager, three of my favorite types stories to read in monthly reports are stories of a child moving from survival to health, a child unlocking their potential by receiving educational support, and children being able to move through their pain and have hope for the rest of their lives by processing their trauma and grief.

#GivingTuesday: 5 Ways That The Children We Serve, Serve Others

Tomorrow, please join us in the global celebration of generosity for Giving Tuesday! This is a day that follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is a day focused on helping others. Everyone has something to give, and today we are sharing stories of how the children and young adults we serve, serve others!