Ruminata lives in a Batwa community in rural Burundi with her husband Gaspard, their teenage daughter, Pascaline (18), and two sons, Cédric (12), and Régis (10). For many years, their family survived by making traditional Batwa clay pots, which sell for only a few cents each.
FoxBuilt joined Homes for HOPE to visit HOPE International's work in the Dominican Republic, witnessing how entrepreneurship, Christian microfinance, and strategic business partnerships are breaking the cycle of generational poverty.
A recap of the Jeff Shore Marketing and Sales Leadership Summit.
Poverty doesn’t just limit a child’s present—it threatens their future. Around the world, 412 million children are living on less than $3 per day, lacking the essentials they need to grow, learn, and thrive (UNICEF, 2025).
One truth about following the Lord is that He rarely gives us the full picture. Instead, he invites us to trust Him in each step of the process. Paul reminds us in this verse that confidence is not knowing what comes next but truly knowing the God who does. So, in the meantime, while we wait to get that job, or receive the opportunity and clarity we want, it is important to be faithful before the Lord reveals what is next.
When DiaconÃa asked entrepreneurs in Paraguay what they needed most, the answer was clear: better housing. For Antonia Perez, a new housing loan provided the opportunity to build a storefront at her home, grow her sewing business alongside her daughter, and create lasting impact in her community.
Across the 10/40 window, where billions have yet to hear the name of Jesus, God is at work. Through Christ-centered savings groups and microfinance, HOPE International is helping local believers share the Gospel, restore dignity, and build communities marked by hope. From teenage girls in South Asia to refugees in Malawi, lives are being transformed as people encounter the love of Christ and discover a new future.
Schuber Mitchell Homes celebrates the launch of their newest Homes for HOPE project in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This launch marks their fifth build. As they break ground in the Pines community in Broken Arrow, this home represents more than construction. It is an opportunity to bring hope, dignity, and lasting change to families around the world.
Our actions shape how others see Jesus. Every interaction is an opportunity to reflect His love, or misrepresent it, so let’s live in a way that points people to Christ.
After overcoming poverty, a Rwandan father is paying it forward by investing in vulnerable youth and helping shape a brighter future for the next generation.
