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Behind the Picture – David 405128

Meet David! David is a sweet 7-year-old boy from Namibia with big dreams and even bigger potential—but he needs help to reach it. He lives in a small shack with his mother, brothers, sisters, and cousins. Their home has no electricity or running water. Each day, the family walks about half a mile to the [...]

Seeing Through Their Eyes: A Special Photo Project at One of Our CarePoints

Recently, we tried something new at one of our CarePoints. We handed out a few disposable cameras and invited the children to capture moments from their day. Our hope was simple: to see the CarePoint through their eyes. None of the children had used a disposable camera before, so there was a small learning curve, [...]

Behind the Picture – Zainabu 10684

Meet Zainabu! Zainabu is a charming and confident 7-year-old girl from Tanzania with big dreams and even bigger potential—but she needs help to reach it. She lives in a small, rented room with her grandparents and younger brother. The room does not have running water or electricity, so they get water from the neighbors when [...]

What God Did in 10 Days: Our Team’s Kenya Journey

We’re back from 10 unforgettable days in Kenya, and we can’t stop thinking about all that God did through this trip—because of you. Your prayers, support, and generosity made this experience possible, and we are so excited to share the story with you. Day 1 – The Long Road to Kenya Twenty of us—from teens [...]

Behind the Picture – Nikiwe 70146

Meet Nikiwe! Nikiwe is a vibrant and smiley 16-year-old girl from Eswatini with big dreams and even bigger potential—but she needs help to reach it. She lives in a small home with her two sisters, brother, and mother. Nikiwe’s mother is the sole provider, making it difficult to meet the family’s daily basic needs. Even [...]

Hope in Action: The Impact You Made in 2024—and How It’s Still Changing Lives in 2025

We’re halfway through 2025, and it’s the perfect time to look back—and ahead. Thanks to your support, 2024 was a year of incredible breakthroughs for orphaned and vulnerable children across Africa. But the story doesn’t end there. The impact you made last year is still unfolding right now in 2025, creating ripple effects of hope, [...]

Behind the Picture – Justine 10510

Meet Justine! Justine is a bright and kind 14-year-old boy from Tanzania with big dreams and even bigger potential—but he needs help to reach it. He lives in a small, rented home with his parents, two younger sisters, and a younger brother. The family shares one bedroom and a small sitting area, with no electricity [...]

Why Our Child Sponsorship Program is Different: The Power of Family-Based Care

When you think of orphan care, you might picture an orphanage or a child separated from their home to receive care elsewhere. At Christ’s Hope, our approach is different—intentionally so. We believe that children thrive best not in institutions, but in families and communities. That’s why our Ministry CarePoints were created—to bring care to children [...]

Behind the Picture – Jaid 301125

Meet Jaid! Jaid is a shy and sweet 11-year-old girl from South Africa. She lives with her parents and older sister in a one-room shack, where electricity is often unavailable. The family shares a single mattress on the floor and faces many daily challenges. Without formal education, Jaid’s parents rely on occasional odd jobs around [...]

Climb 4 Hope: Reaching New Heights for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children

Seventeen climbers from across the world—representing the United States, Belgium, Canada, France, and the Netherlands—came together in February for an incredible journey up Mount Kilimanjaro. But this climb was about more than just reaching Africa’s highest peak; it was a mission to raise funds for Christ’s Hope’s BaseCamp Project, expanding care for orphaned and vulnerable [...]

Behind the Picture – MJ 301128

Meet MJ! MJ is a hard-working and kind 8-year-old boy from South Africa. He lives with his mother, sister, grandmother, and extended family after his father abandoned them at birth. Every day, they face financial hardships, relying solely on his grandmother’s social grant and pension. Much of their income goes toward caring for MJ’s aunt, [...]

Celebrating Over 50 Graduates: Stories of Transformation

We are overjoyed to celebrate an incredible milestone—more than 50 young men and women have graduated from the Christ’s Hope program!  Because of your generosity, these graduates didn’t just receive an education—they gained life skills, discipleship, and the unwavering support of people who believed in them. Now, they step into adulthood equipped for success, whether [...]

Behind the Picture – Milca 10732

Meet Milca! Milca is a vibrant 15-year-old girl from Mwanza, Tanzania, where she lives with her mother and younger sister. Life in Mwanza isn’t always easy, but Milca’s family faces each day with resilience and hope. Her mother, the sole provider, takes on various casual jobs around town to support the family. At home, Milca [...]

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 [...]