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.”
Learn how Beinvenida went from making $5 a day selling chicken on a road side to selling over 100lbs of chicken every day in her pico pollo shop in Quisqueya, Dominican Republic.
Last month, Homes for Hope was honored to be featured on 89.7 WAY-FM’s weekly Community Spotlight. Executive Director, Jack Nulty sat down with Bryan Johns of WAY-FM to talk about the history, impact, and vision of Homes for Hope and HOPE International.
What if over half the American population was earning less than a $1 per day? Well that’s Malawi, a country in southeast Africa where donations from Homes for HOPE are being used. Consider what it would be like to live in a place where all gasoline is imported, 7 out of 10 hospital beds are filled with HIV/Aids patients, and 6 out of 10 people live on less than a dollar per day. It’s horrific! But it’s not hopeless.
I recently read an article by Scott Sedam, CEO of TrueNorth Development titled Immigration Reform and Leadership Gap, and I applaud the horn that Scott Sedam is blowing on behalf of immigration reform and am thankful to call America home. In response (and support) of Scott's article, I wanted to share the Homes for Hope perspective on the same issue.
Did you know that American homebuilders are making a huge impact in Zambia, Africa? Donations from Homes for Hope are helping HOPE International come alongside the church in Zambia to form SCA’s. In short SCA’s provide a way for people to gain access to large sums of money for emergencies or even starting a business.
Each year, Homes for Hope recognizes a client from the HOPE Network who has put their God-given talents and ideas to work in a powerful way – empowering them to realize their potential as providers for their families, leaders in their communities, and followers of Christ.
Last November, I took a group of Home builders to the Dominican Republic, where we met Vicente. She lives in the small village of Samana in the Dominican Republic called Terra Blanca which translates to "white land" - named after the white color of the dirt...
Thanks to our partners and supporters who have committed to building locally to fight poverty globally, nearly 40,000 families around the world will now be served by HOPE International in 2015.
I recently visited the Dominican Republic with a group of builders from around the country to see the work of Esperanza International, HOPE International’s partner in the Dominican Republic. Our first day, we visited an Esperanza client named Henry in Santo Domingo. When we arrived at Henry’s business, I was surprised to learn that he was also a pastor, and his business was also a church.
