Your Top 5 HopeChest Blogs of 2020!

We publish 52 stories of hope and transformation a year! That’s a lot of stories. In case you missed last year’s most popular blogs, we have compiled them all in one place for you. Please enjoy our curated list of top five HopeChest blogs of 2020!

Re-engaging: We asked children what they miss about their HopeChest Friends

This year, it has been difficult for many people to not be able to see the people they care about due to distancing and cancelled travel plans. We asked children from each country we partner with what they miss most about their HopeChest Friends. We hope you enjoy their heartwarming answers and know that your support is making a tangible difference!

photo of Christine with word "re-store" in front of her photo

Restoring Hope For a Mother After an LRA Attack

How do you find hope again after the sudden death of your spouse? This is a question that many people in the Teso region of Uganda faced after attacks from the Lord’s Resistance Army in the early 2000s. Today, we are highlighting the remarkable story of Christine*, a mother who experienced deep loss in her family and community.

Carolina standing with girl who chose friend

Rethinking Traditional Child Sponsorship is Teaching Children Their Voice and Choice Matters

Earlier this year, Children’s HopeChest expanded the Friendship Model, which empowers children to choose their own sponsor. Today we are hearing from Carolina Cardona, HopeChest Guatemala’s Country Director, about the excitement she feels toward seeing children’s faces light up with joy when they get to choose their own HopeChest Friend.