The Sanctity of Life and the Reality of Extreme Poverty 

When you stand with the poor and work to equip them with sustainable income and eternal hope, you uphold the sanctity of life. Having observed Sanctity of Life Sunday on January 19th and Poverty Awareness all month now is the perfect time for you to get involved. Remember, even through one small step of faith, you can make an impact on the lives of desperate people throughout the world.  

At Bright Hope, we know you want to help the world’s poorest families escape hunger, fear and isolation. To make this happen, these families need reliable ways to provide food, send their kids to school and break the cycle of poverty. But extreme poverty is a harsh, relentless reality. Kids often go to bed hungry, without the chance to learn or gain skills or access to healthcare. These families feel forgotten and trapped in a seemingly impossible poverty cycle. 

We believe that no one should have to live like this. Every person is created in God’s image, loved deeply and has inherent worth. Each human life is sacred. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life of purpose and dignity. Unfortunately, millions of people, especially those living in extreme poverty, don’t experience this fundamental right. Poverty strips away their access to food, clean water, education and healthcare, making survival the only priority. When survival is on the line, living a good life can seem less important. 

God’s Calling to Value Life 

Even in the darkest circumstances, the value of human life shines through. Across the globe, countless individuals endure unimaginable hardship but maintain their resilience, dignity and hope for a better future. These individuals remind us that the sanctity of life is not lost in the face of adversity. Addressing extreme poverty isn’t just about charity—it’s about recognizing the intrinsic value of every person and helping them break free from poverty. By supporting sustainable solutions like access to education, healthcare, and fair wages, we can begin to lift people out of poverty and restore the dignity of life. 

We know you want to make a real difference, and we can show you how. For over 50 years, we’ve helped communities create lasting solutions to break the poverty cycle. With a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and ECFA’s endorsements, we commit to managing your donations responsibly and effectively. Together, we can help people to live with dignity and hope for a better future. 

What is God calling you to do? 

While many organizations aim to help the poor, Bright Hope stands out with its unique, strategic approach. We strive to serve the world’s extreme poor through an integrated model that partners with local churches in Bolivia, Haiti, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia. 

As you consider your role in God’s plan to bring hope to those in need, we want to help you maximize your impact. When you commit to joining our monthly giving program, you can be confident that every gift you give will make a real difference.  

Your monthly gift of $50 can: 

  • Share a flock of 10 chickens with a family, providing healthy eggs to eat and ongoing income. 
  • Give an expecting mom essential medical care, sanitary equipment and a safe delivery. 
  • Offer seeds to struggling farmers in Haiti, which will boost crop yields and create sustainable food sources for their families. 
  • And so much more… 

Your ongoing support can lift a family out of extreme poverty and guide them toward a future filled with hope.  

Malia Rodriguez
Malia Rodriguez

Malia loves serving as a Copywriter for Bright Hope, where she has the privilege to share how God is working among the vulnerable and caring for the extreme poor around the world. As a homeschool mom, Malia strives to develop in her kids compassionate, generous, and caring hearts. Malia and her husband, Matt, live in the Washington, DC area with their son and daughter.