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Dec 22 2023

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13-year-old entrepreneur, Benin, Dominican Republic, Esperanza, Expansion, goat, Kenya, savings groups, SMEP Microfinance Bank, Ukraine

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All three of our expansion announcements—Kenya, Benin, and Dominican Republic—were among our most-read stories of 2023! 

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Partnering with and learning from other amazing, m Partnering with and learning from other amazing, mission-aligned organizations is one of the best parts of our work. Take our partner in the Philippines, the @cctgroupofministries (CCT), for example. For 35 years, CCT has invested in Filipino families with a variety of Christ-centered financial tools. And in 2024, they expanded their reach to provide families in isolated tribal groups with a safe place to save. Two years later, 19 savings groups made up of over 1,000 people are meeting regularly to hear Scripture and save together! Join us today in thanking God for CCT and praying for Him to do even more than we could imagine through their work in the Philippines. 🙏 Pictured: the Población T'boli Fellowship Group.
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the stren This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the strength and generosity of mothers and mother figures around the world—women whose care extends far beyond their own households.☀️ Rev. Dr. Nelly Sarune, a client of @smepmfbplc , HOPE’s microfinance institution in Kenya, is one of them. Since 2020, she has grown her café and chicken business and even built a home for her elderly mother. Her businesses also help sustain her ministry work, including supporting around 20 children and teens with housing, clothing, food, and education. “The children that I'm taking care of—we have started small shops, and it's my prayer for them to be future great businessmen and businesswomen. … What I am doing is empowering those young people.” We thank God for women like Nelly (pictured front, center, with some of the young adults she mentors) whose love and leadership create lasting change in their families and communities!
Ivan first applied for a HOPE Ukraine loan in earl Ivan first applied for a HOPE Ukraine loan in early 2022, hoping to start a small farm. After suffering an injury while serving in the war, he returned home ready to rebuild—but his dreams quickly started to fall apart. Banks repeatedly denied his applications due to complex regulations around lending to veterans. Three years after submitting his first application, Ivan remembered HOPE and decided to try again. This time, he had success and finally received the loan he needed! Today, Ivan’s farm not only pays his bills but also serves as a place of healing for other veterans he employs. Working with the animals, he says, has brought peace to his body and soul—and he’s grateful to share that hope with others.
Liz, an artisan and single mother in Paraguay, was Liz, an artisan and single mother in Paraguay, was struggling to provide for her family when one of her children was diagnosed with asthma. Odd jobs weren’t enough to pay the bills, and her own health was beginning to suffer from the stress. But everything changed when Liz joined a vocational training class through Diaconía, HOPE’s partner in Paraguay. Through the program, she learned new skills, built a handmade craft business, and deepened her relationship with Jesus. A small loan allowed her to buy materials in advance, and soon her products were selling out each season. Today, her income is steadier, she’s able to meet her children’s needs, and she’s even discovered the joy of giving to others. “Being an entrepreneur makes me feel strong,” she says. We’re celebrating Liz and the brighter future she’s building, one handcrafted piece at a time. Read the rest of Liz’s story by tapping "our blog" at the link in our bio.https://blog.hopeinternational.org/2026/03/24/a-diagnosis-that-became-an-invitation-to-a-brighter-future-lizs-story/
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