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5 nonprofits we recommend this Giving Tuesday

It’s Giving Tuesday! Each year, we’re deeply moved by the generosity that flows on this day—and by how many of you join us in sharing the love of Christ to those in need of opportunities, community, and hope. In that same spirit, we’ve once again curated a list of organizations whose Kingdom-minded work is transforming lives and communities around the world. 

This year, we want to shine the spotlight on several Kingdom-minded organizations. Though their methods differ—from equipping churches to empowering women and supporting families—their missions beat with the same motivation: to see people restored, communities strengthened, and the love of Christ made known. 

We’re honored to highlight their work and invite you to learn more about their incredible impact this Giving Tuesday. 

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By Bethany Hammond, HOPE International staff member

“Something you want. Something you need. Something to wear. Something to read.” 

It’s begun—the endless chorus of “Mom, can you put this on my Christmas list? And here I am, caught between two worlds. 

In one world, I want my kids to experience the wonder of Christmas: the miracle of Christ’s birth, the glow of lights, the smell of cookies baking, and the magic of traditions that make the season sparkle. 

But in the other world, I feel the weight of frustration. Every message aimed at my kids (and let’s be honest, at me too) insists: “You need more. You deserve more. You’re entitled to more.”

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Tess

As a widow living just outside of Manila in the Philippines, Tess’s dream of one day seeing her two daughters graduate from college seemed just that–a dream. Her husband had died suddenly of a heart attack when she was only 32, leaving Tess the sole provider for their two young girls. 

Tess worked hard in her sari-sari (variety) store to provide for her family’s basic needs, but she knew it wasn’t enough to someday pay for university tuition.   Continue Reading…

Whether a championship game, a major project, a 5k, or an exam, we all know what it’s like to work toward a goal. Even more memorable is the feeling of joy and accomplishment that comes when we achieve it! Milestones like these demonstrate our proficiency and the fruits of our hard work.

That’s what a share-out is for savings groups in the HOPE International network—and in September 2025, the savings groups we serve in the West African country of Benin had their very first ones!

After saving together and lending to one another for months, multiple groups marked the completion of their first savings cycle with this celebration.

One group that launched in June 2024 saved over $2,000 (U.S.) and chose to use their share-out funds to bless their church, purchasing four bags of cement to install floor tiles!

Read on to learn about more about share-outs and what this milestone means for savings groups in Benin.

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Around the world, 3.5 billion people live without access to the Good News of Jesus. And 98% of them live in an area of the world known as the 10/40 window—a region stretching across northern Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia.

Sharing the Gospel is at the heart of our mission here at HOPE International and among our partners. That’s why we offer Christ-centered savings groups in nine countries within the 10/40 window and prioritize equipping the local church to share the Good News.   Continue Reading…

Children are among the most vulnerable members of any society—but in communities where poverty is present, the stakes are higher. Children are two times more likely than adults to live in extreme poverty. And when kids lack basic needs like food and shelter, it hurts their chances to stay healthy, learn at school, and someday live the lives they dream of (UNICEF). As of 2024, 412 million children are living on less than $3 per day (World Bank).

Yet we know that God cares deeply about kids. The question is, how do we protect them from the impacts of poverty and equip them with what they need to lead healthy, flourishing lives? 

At HOPE International, we believe one of the best ways to care for children living in poverty is to empower their parents. Here’s why investing in mothers and fathers unlocks transformation for their children and future generations.  Continue Reading…