When it comes to fighting global poverty, it often seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day. That’s why this leap year, HOPE is challenging our supporters to take advantage of the extra 24 hours to dream big: what might happen if we donated that one day’s salary to help those living in poverty Leap Forward?
Clients like Christine are using small amounts of money to take huge steps forward. With an initial loan of $60, Christine purchased a single roll of fabric, and she invested subsequent loans in expanding her selection of fabrics, diversifying into men’s clothing, and purchasing a new sewing machine. With her profits, Christine pays her children’s school feels and her family’s health care costs. She also generously tithes to her church and provides clothes to those in need.
Your extra day can make a difference for people like Christine. Visit leapfwd.us to calculate what your leap day is worth and donate that amount to help even more entrepreneurs in Congo take a Leap Forward.
As I’ve made the transition to HOPE International [from the for-profit sector], I’ve been struck by the level of connectedness between ministry organizations. Even organizations whose missions seem to have nothing to do with one another invariably have some common connection: former employees, connections through churches, friends of friends. While the ministries themselves are radically different, the passion for spreading God’s Word and their welcoming spirit are universal. As a newcomer to HOPE International, it’s been so inspiring to learn about the breadth of ways that these organizations answer God’s call.
