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Transforming Communities Through Relationships

We believe the most transformational, holistic, sustainable, and long-term change occurs when one community partners with another.

We partner North American communities to overseas communities with high populations of vulnerable children, called CarePoints. The partnership between each community is more than just a transaction — it’s transformational.

These relationships drive transformation all around the globe.

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While the HopeChest approach starts with the children, the impact extends far beyond, reaching and enriching entire communities. We come alongside local leaders to cultivate holistic community development through two-way transformational relationships.

Long-term, sustainable,
Community-to-Community partnerships

Most sponsorship organizations focus on one-to-one child sponsorship, but Children’s HopeChest focuses on integrating those sponsorship and donor commitments into transforming the communities in which those children live.

By impacting all of the aspects of a community that are contributing to the cycle of poverty, HopeChest – alongside local leaders – create an environment where a child has the resources they need to thrive and succeed even after “graduating” from the sponsorship program.

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LOYCE’S STORY: Loyce’s journey began at Oditel CarePoint in rural Uganda—a place that nurtured her dreams and provided vital support. Growing up, she aspired to help others, and in 2020, she graduated with a diploma in Clinical Medicine. Determined to make a difference, Loyce used her savings and income from raising livestock to open her own clinic in early 2023. Now, she provides essential healthcare to her community, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their financial status, receives quality medical care.

Beyond her clinic, Loyce is creating lasting impact. She supports her siblings’ education, ensuring they have the same opportunities that shaped her own future. She also gifted oxen to her mother, promoting sustainability and self-sufficiency.

“In many communities in Uganda, children are not given the opportunity to dream—they live just to receive. It takes someone to break the cycle and show them: You are capable. You have potential. You can make a difference.” – Loyce

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Through Community-to-Community partnerships,
communities are transformed by:

Empowering local leaders

Supporting partnering communities

Addressing the complex causes of poverty

Transforming the lives of children and their communities

Transforming the lives of partnering community members

Success Means We’re No Longer Needed

This is our mission. Sustainable transformation doesn’t happen overnight and can take decades to achieve. But the life-changing impact affects generations to come.

When we identify a new CarePoint, we work closely with local leaders to develop a plan for success that is tailored toward leveraging that community’s unique assets. The more aspects of a community that are impacted, the closer to sustainability it will become.

Transformation does not occur by only addressing symptoms.

Our approach addresses the root issues in a community with viable solutions. In partnership with community leaders, we begin to work toward true transformation by empowering individuals to change the trajectory of their own lives.

Survive:

Supporting Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual needs

Clean Water

Discipleship

Nutrition

Basic Medical Care

Thrive:

Equipping Vulnerable Children and Communities for Future Success

Educational Support

Emergency and Preventative Medical Solutions

Leadership Skills

Vocational Training

Succeed:

Opportunity Through Long-Term Sustainability

Income Generating Activities

Agriculture Projects

Self-Sustainability

Transformation starts with you. Learn how you can get your community involved.

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