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A CareGiver’s Journey of Transformation and Discipleship with Christ’s Hope
Musa’s story is one of incredible transformation—a journey from a life of hardship to becoming a light for vulnerable children in his community. His work with Christ's Hope not only reflects the impact the organization has had on him but also how his life now overflows with the desire to disciple and care for others. [...]
Behind the Picture – Austin 20869
A Bit About Austin! Austin is a 10-year-old boy from Nairobi, Kenya, who lives with his grandmother and siblings. After his mother passed away and with his father absent, his older brother became the sole provider for the family, dropping out of 6th grade to work. They live in a small steel house with only [...]
Child Sponsorship – Why it Matters
The Gospel has a resounding call to care for the vulnerable and share the love of Christ. Child sponsorship is a powerful way we can answer this call, impacting not just the life of a child, but also our own walk with God. Let’s explore why child sponsorship matters, and how it allows us to [...]
Behind the Picture – Tania 30199
A Bit About Tania! Tania is a 13-year-old girl living in a two-room shack in Johannesburg, South Africa, with her aunt and cousins. Tragically, her mother left one day and never returned, leaving Tania with her grandmother. After her grandmother passed away, Tania was taken in by her aunt. However, her aunt has no consistent [...]
Kingdom Impact in Namibia: A Mid-Year Reflection
"And on that day you will say, 'Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; make them remember that His name is exalted.' Praise the LORD in song, for He has done glorious things; let this be known throughout the earth." — Isaiah 12:4-5 As we reach [...]
Behind the Picture – Eddy 20713
A Bit About Eddy! Eddy, a 15-year-old boy from Kisumu, Kenya, lives with his mother because his father passed away after a long illness. His mother is the sole provider and works on other people’s farms. Sadly, Eddy’s mother is continually sick, so she isn’t able to work consistently. This often leaves them without money [...]
Victoria’s Story
Victoria's story begins in the slums of Mwanza, Tanzania, where life is a daily struggle. In Mwanza (nicknamed the "Rock City," for its large granite rock formations and cliffs) many families living in poverty reside in makeshift shelters made of wood, mud, and corrugated iron sheets, often built precariously on rocky hillsides where land is [...]
Behind the Picture – Pretty 60409
A Bit About Pretty! Pretty is a 9-year-old girl from Kampala, Uganda, and lives with her parents. Pretty helps out at home by sweeping and washing dishes. She loves going to school and learning, and her favorite Bible story is Jesus dying on the cross for our sins. Pretty enjoys many things during his time [...]
From Orphan to Inspiration: Sara’s Journey Continues
You may remember hearing about Sara in 2018… Look where she is now! In 2009, a young girl named Sara entered the Christ’s Hope program in the Democratic Republic of Congo. At nine years old, her life had been full of difficulty and food was scarce after the death of her father. Sara and her [...]
Behind the Picture – Wilshere 20360
A Bit About Wilshere! Wilshere, a 10-year-old boy from Kisumu, Kenya, lives with his mother, father, and 6 siblings. His parents work at a rice farm and are the providers for their family. Wilshere helps out at home by looking after the cattle and he loves the color green! Wilshere has been waiting for a sponsor for a long time. [...]
Behind the Picture – Rashid 10770
A Bit About Rashid! Rashid, a 7-year-old boy from Mwanza, Tanzania, lives with his mother, father, and siblings. He helps around the house by cleaning. Rashid is newly recruited to his Ministry CarePoint but already loves the verse John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever shall [...]
Kenya Flooding Relief
Join us in praying for and supporting the children, families, and communities impacted by the devastating floods currently plaguing Kenya. Reportedly, these floods and landslides have killed 181 people since March, with hundreds of thousands forced to leave their homes. Over 77 of Christ’s Hope’s children and their families in Kenya have been impacted. Many [...]
Bianca’s Story
Meet Bianca, a sweet 8-year-old girl whose journey has been anything but easy. Orphaned at a young age, she found herself under the loving care of her grandmother, the sole provider for Bianca and four other children. Despite the hardships, Bianca remained faithful to God, and her spirit remained unbroken. A while back, Bianca was [...]
Behind the Picture – Magreth 108244
UPDATE AND PRAISE: Magreth has been sponsored! If you are interested in sponsoring a child like Magreth, click here. A Bit About Magreth! Magreth, an 11-year-old girl from Mwanza, Tanzania, has faced hardships at a young age. Her brother, the family's sole provider, does odd jobs around town while she helps her mom at [...]
Ethan Can’t Keep the Good News to Himself!
This Easter weekend, as we remember Jesus' ultimate sacrifice and celebrate the hope brought forth by His resurrection, we are reminded of two little evangelists in Africa who cannot keep the good news of Christ to themselves! Ethan, also known as “Pastor” to his friends at the Christ's Hope CarePoint, was so moved by the [...]
The Story of the Becca Prange Ministry CareCenter
In 2015, the story of our Becca Ministry CareCenter unfolded when a young girl named Rebecca Prange faced a challenging battle with cancer. Rebecca captured the hearts of many, including a close family friend who happened to be deeply connected to Christ’s Hope. This friend had the idea of establishing a Ministry CarePoint in honor [...]
Art Sale
We were deeply moved when a dedicated family, sponsoring two children, reached out to share their inspiring idea. Their children had made beautiful watercolor paintings, ornaments, and various crafts with a purpose—to fundraise for their sponsor kids' CarePoint! We were touched and encouraged to see this family creating their own fundraiser and were happy to [...]
2023 In Review
As we reflect on 2023, we are deeply moved by the countless ways your compassionate support has touched the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children. We see how God worked through you to help these children feel seen, known, and loved. Our team has curated a collection of statistics and stories from the past year [...]
Vitalis’ Story
As we are celebrating 20 years of Christ’s Hope, we want to take a moment to highlight a specific cycle breaker. We see the evidence of Christ’s Hope’s mission through Vitalis’ story, and we praise the Lord that we are seeing His story unfold in the lives of our sponsor children! Vitalis was ten years [...]
Saying Farewell and Welcoming a New Era!
We are filled with joy and nostalgia as we share the news that Dave Kase, our International Director, will start his well-deserved retirement at the end of 2023. Dave's exceptional 17 years of dedication to Christ's Hope have left a lasting mark on the ministry, and we are deeply thankful for his unwavering commitment to [...]
Behind the Picture – Gloria 21407
We hope that through our “behind the picture” blog posts, you will learn more about our children’s lives, be better equipped to pray for their personal struggles, and that one of their stories will touch you and ultimately lead to sponsorship. A Bit About Gloria! This is Gloria! She is a 5-year-old girl who lives in Nairobi, Kenya and [...]
The Fruit of Your Labor
A few months ago, two remarkable young adults accomplished a significant milestone… graduating from the Christ’s Hope program! Séraphine, a young woman in the DRC, was sponsored all the way back in 2010. That is a 13-year journey of growth and development through Christ’s Hope! David was sponsored in 2013, dedicating nearly a decade to [...]
Behind the Picture – Japheth 21438
A Bit About Japheth! This is Japheth! He is an 8-year-old boy who lives in Nairobi, Kenya, with his parents and seven siblings. Japheth’s mother is very sick and is unable to work. His father works a little but spends most of the money he makes on drugs. His father is also an alcoholic and [...]
Fulfilling the Great Commission through Sponsorship: Sharing the Gospel with Christ’s Hope
Have you ever considered that by donating, sponsoring a child, or partnering with Christ’s Hope, you are actively participating in the Great Commission? As Christians, we are called to make disciples of all nations, and through Christ’s Hope, you have the remarkable opportunity to do so while also caring for children in Africa. By joining [...]