“I Am No Longer The Same” | Samson Kalagho’s Story
Before joining a HOPE Malawi savings group, Samson's job as a bricklayer didn't cover his family’s expenses. But now, he says, "I am no longer the same"...
Before joining a HOPE Malawi savings group, Samson's job as a bricklayer didn't cover his family’s expenses. But now, he says, "I am no longer the same"...
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.
Here at Homes for Hope, we are avid students of a holistic model of business. As a nonprofit member of the building industry here in the United States, how can we become more in tune with the needs of our community? How can we position our organization to serve...
Boris Timofei Tentuic currently lives in Hincesti, Maldova with his wife and 8 children (2 of whom are grown), and provides for his family by farming 15-acres of land. Just like any parent, he dreams of providing his children with the opportunity to attend college...
Bienvenida and her family live in Quisqueya, DR where she was introduced to HOPE International’s field partner Esperanza International. When she met HOPE she was cooking chicken on a road side earning an average of $5 per day, which she used to support her...
Home builders are providing a hand up, not a hand out to the working poor in 17 countries around the world through loans as small as $55. José Luis Rincón is a wheelbarrow manufacturer who lives in the Dominican Republic (DR). He is married and has 2...
Home Builders from Across the Nation Investing in the Dreams of the Poor. Mama Flores always dreamed of opening her own salon in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but as she struggled to meet her family’s most basic needs, anything more seemed out of reach....