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!
Community Area No. 11: Medical
Welcome to the 11th blog in our series, “The 12 Areas of Community Transformation.” Over the course of this year we are answering the question, “How is HopeChest different from other leading child sponsorship organizations?” Today’s blog is about the 11th of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Medical Support As a result …
Q&A: Celebrating Eswatini’s Name Change
During the celebration of Swaziland’s 50th birthday this last April, King Mswati III made the announcement that the country is now to be called the “Kingdom of Eswatini.” Although HopeChest has been aware of this name change, we waited respectfully for the go-ahead from our Swazi staff to make the change as an organization. …
Four Ways That Sponsored Children Care About You
This Orphan Sunday, we want to ignite hope and dignity for 210 children who do not have sponsors. You may already know that sponsorship supports children living in poverty with nutritional, medical, educational and spiritual support. But do you know what means the most to the children who have sponsors?! The opportunity they have …
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Community Area No. 10: Security + Justice
Welcome to the 10th blog in our series, “The 12 Areas of Community Transformation.” Over the course of this year we are answering the question, “How is HopeChest different from other leading child sponsorship organizations?” Today’s blog is about the 10th of these 12 areas of primary community transformation. Security + Justice Societies …
Following My Calling: Visiting Russia
As the jet lag has finally wore off from my visit to Russia, I’ve had time to reflect on how God is leading and directing transformation in Children’s HopeChest Ministry Centers and orphanages throughout the three regions we currently work in (Kirov, Kostroma and Vladimir). I am blessed to be following my calling. My passion …