On August 14, 2021, the southern peninsula of Haiti was rocked by a 7.2 earthquake, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries. The ongoing political situation in Haiti has made transporting relief inside the country extremely dangerous. HHI employees have constructed fifty emergency shelters, which have now turned into permanent housing due to their quality […]
September 6, 2023
AFRICA is the second largest continent on earth, behind Asia in both size and population. NIGERIA is known as the “Giant of Africa.” Its land expanse sits on the continent’s western coast, maintaining Africa’s largest population. It contains a wealth of natural resources, many of which remain untapped. ABUJA is the capital city of Nigeria. It is home […]
August 25, 2023
As you join HHI on our journey seeking hope for women worldwide, you will discover that we have a passion for supporting female entrepreneurs. Empowering women is a crucial component in fostering economic growth and social progress. Our goal is to give women the opportunities and resources they need in order to lift themselves—and ultimately […]
July 12, 2023
Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with over 231 million people living in the western coastal nation. Its oil industry has produced some of the wealthiest businessmen on the continent, but the gap of socioeconomic disparity is wide, and over 90% of its citizens live in extreme poverty. Through our Hunger To Harvest […]
June 20, 2023
Deep in Central America, there is a country that sits on rich, natural resources, complete with sugar cane and tropical fruits, coffee, and abundant minerals within the earth. There are lush rainforests, rugged mountains that rise up against the clouds, and turquoise waters that lap Pacific and Caribbean beaches. Colorful fabrics decorate the culture and […]
June 6, 2023
At Women of Hope, we firmly believe in the transformative potential of empowering women in the business world. When given a chance, women act as agents of change in their communities. They have the unique ability to organically improve their own situations, as well as the lives of their families and neighbors. In India, cultural traditions […]
May 31, 2023
Imagine a steamy, summer day with an intense sun that lingers loosely on the horizon, and a slow wave of heat unbroken by breezes or shade. A tall glass of ice water is the perfect relief, and the condensation on the outside of the glass cools you off as you press it to your forehead. […]
May 26, 2023
For many years, Selma Raab has shared a deep passion for the MAGI Project. She was first introduced to the program through her church’s involvement in Richmond, VA while serving as a MAGI Coordinator. Shortly thereafter, Selma became a huge advocate for the MAGI Project and rallied other churches surrounding the Richmond area to get […]
May 12, 2023
At HHI, we know that empowered women, empower women. Mentorship is a life-changing gift that allows others to pass on the blessing and lift others up. Krishnaveti knows the impact of training, support, and encouragement. Prasanthi is the Women of Hope Coordinator in India. She has a sewing program that trains, supports, and encourages women. […]
April 20, 2023
Many people residing in the Aripezu community of northern Uganda live in poverty and lack the opportunity to ever go to school. In some cases, young girls are given away for marriage as a way of providing income for the parents. In September, HHI was blessed to host a Hunger to Harvest Workshop for 34 […]
April 13, 2023
Meet Nuritu Adela. ? Nuritu is the mother of seven children, and they reside in the Gidabo village of Ethiopia. As is typical in this particular region of the country, the natural water source dries up in the summer, resulting in long wait times at the nearest spring. On average, Nuritu would spend four hours […]
March 15, 2023
The people of Namaluma, Malawi were used to drinking dirty water, as they regularly gathered their water from a nearby pond. Now, they have a reliable water source close to home, which provides clean water for their families. Kevia Macheso is a member of the local church and lives in Namaluma. She praised God for […]
August 1, 2022
Women of Hope has a NEW partner in Kenya! Our team is eager to announce HHI’s latest partnership with the Soaring Eagle Community Transformation Education Centre (SECTEC) in western Kenya! With a grant from Women of Hope, Hunger to Harvest Trainer, Augustus Kimanzi, launched SECTEC. Many of the girls in Augustus’ village finish middle school, but they don’t […]
Through the Dorcas Ministry, groups of people, both young and seasoned, are coming together to minister to the hurting people of this world. They are utilizing their talents for sewing by working together to create shorts, dresses, diapers, blankets, etc. These handmade items are included in shipments to missionaries, hospitals, orphanages and churches around the world. […]
The Makutano Village is mainly a plateau bordering the Rift Valley of Kenya. The natural resources of the area include pasture land, forest, wildlife and rivers. The limiting factors for agricultural production in this area are frequent dry spells and poor rainfall distribution. Major droughts occur every 4-5 years. This leads to famine where communities […]
July 7, 2022
As we continue to be grateful for the connections God has allowed HHI to make in Eastern Europe, our team wants to share with you a story from the Sopot Church of Christ in Poland. This church community has been tirelessly serving families and individuals who had to leave their homes in Ukraine. They are […]
Somewhere around the world, 1,000 little girls will have a new dress, thanks to Ruth Mitchell of Mineola, TX. Ruth first learned of the HHI Sewing for Jesus ministry through the Broad Street Church of Christ, where she and her husband attend church. Ruth started sewing pillow case dresses almost two years ago and recently […]
July 6, 2022