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Inspiring, hope-filled stories from around the globe
At the Heart of Service
After the recent earthquake, Jo Anne reflects on the Haitian people & communities who have flourished despite dysfunctional governments & unpredictable weather.
Committed to Serve: Haitian Doctors & Nurses Deploy to Mainland Following 7.2 Earthquake
Haitian doctors and nurses of La Gonâve Wesleyen Hospital heard about the desperate need for medical assistance following the earthquake – and responded…
From Student to Educator: A Child Sponsorship Alumna Shares Her Story
Today a teacher in the Philippines, Kate is an alumna of World Hope International’s Child Sponsorship program. Here’s a snippet of her story, in her own words…
Honoring women who work in disaster areas
“I have the honor of taking a front seat to watch women serve in areas that are male-dominated in many cultures. I’m thinking specifically of those serving in disaster and emergency relief ministries…”
Healing from Unexpected Places
A number of years ago, as I was visiting one of our centers for survivors of human trafficking, I was overwhelmed to tears listening to the tragic stories. But even greater were…
In Profile! Seng Mang: Working for Humanity
“My dream is to see my whole country, especially women and children, be able to access professional counseling services when they need them.”
Always Learning
The bottom line of Jesus’ teaching is that our lives are much richer as we embrace our neighbor. We are expanded, and love develops more and more capacity within us to be expressed…
The Power of Presence
In the Western world, we often struggle to show our appreciation or care for others and rely too much on gifts to speak for us. However, people in lower-income countries have taught me much about the care and love for others beyond material goods.
Celebrating Families & Bright Futures
“I have not been able to study at night because I do not have a light. I feel happy because I now have a light to study.”
Learning From Haitians About Hope
I arrived on the Island of La Gonâve, Haiti, after a very long trip via plane, truck, and boat. I was ready for the typical cold shower and fall in bed. But when I disembarked from the small motorboat, I heard all kinds of sounds and a large crowd assembled on the beach…