Anna Kerr

Whether it’s playing a sport, mastering an instrument, or simply swinging on a playground, participating in arts and recreational activities is an essential part of childhood and adolescence. Through arts and recreation, children learn new ways to express themselves, gain confidence and perseverance, and develop healthy lifestyles. In fact, according to the United Nations, arts …

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What is Hygiene Poverty?  Hygiene poverty is when individuals and households are unable to afford critically needed hygiene items for themselves or their families when they need them. These include everyday products that most of us take for granted including soap, shampoo, toilet paper, feminine projects, diapers, running water, etc. Hygiene Poverty could look like: Struggling …

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Meet this hardworking and persistent single mother named Apophenia who is using a VSLA group at her local CarePoint to grow as an entrepreneur! Apophenia resides in Kakira, Uganda with her two children who are both involved at their local CarePoint, located along the shores of Lake Victoria. The town of Kakira experiences excellent climate …

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Sometimes, the largest impacts in life are the ones that cannot be measured. They don’t always make the headlines, but they are felt and remembered for a lifetime. For Joseline, it started when her 15th birthday was quickly approaching. Joseline is a young girl in the nutrition program at Pueblo Modelo CarePoint with her brother …

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How does the cycle of poverty keep people trapped in the endless loop? Why is it so difficult to escape? In this blog, we’re breaking down some of the reasons that people remain trapped and how HopeChest’s programs support people on their journey to beat that cycle! When you can’t afford your daily necessities, every …

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Writing to your sponsored child is a great way to lay the groundwork for a strong and fruitful relationship that provides strength and encouragement to both you and your young friend! Writing to tell them about yourself and your support for them will encourage them during the struggles of their day-to-day lives. Children also treasure …

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Being faithful and trusting in a cause that’s bigger than yourself is difficult. Working towards bigger goals can also be difficult when the day-to-day challenges seem insurmountable. Celebrating each step along the way towards changing the world and being dedicated to the path that God has called us to walk is how we fight off …

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