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.
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).
When Diaconía 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.
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.
Through a local savings group in Zimbabwe, Tafadzwa transformed his carpentry business, strengthened relationships, and built a future of financial and spiritual stability.
A father grows in stability and invests in others
Yamikani saw a need in his community for affordable early childhood education and with the support of his savings group opened a nursery school.
Liz, an experienced and talented artisan, was invited to attend trainings facilitated by Diaconía, a HOPE partner in Paraguay. Liz sharpened her business and crafting skills. Now she says, "I feel capable. Being an entrepreneur makes me feel strong.”
Susan’s first CCT loan sparked spiritual renewal, strengthened her family, and grew her store into a thriving, community-serving business.
