Uganda, the Pearl of Africa
Uganda is gifted with warm and hospitable people. It’s the uniqueness of Uganda’s people that makes the African nation very special.
Category Bright Hope Blog & Stories
Mob Action Threatens Life of Christian Leader
In a community where Bright Hope has been involved for many years, there is a leader associated with Bright Hope who has been accused of witchcraft and the killing of another Bright Hope staff member.
6 Obstacles to Education for Kids in Developing Nations (Part 2)
Have you heard the astonishing stats about the number of children around the world not in school? Do you know what keeps children out of school in developing nations?
6 Obstacles to Education for Kids in Developing Nations (Part 1)
Going to school is the typical childhood experience here in the Western world. But in developing nations, that’s not always the case. It’s estimated that 263 million children in the world are not in school.
Remembering Those in Need
I couldn’t help but think of how much I had to be grateful for while also remembering that there are so many people around the world who are living without their basic needs being met.
When God Speaks
One of the lessons I learned early in my ministry life was that whenever I had a prompting from the Holy Spirit, I would follow it right away. Many people I’ve counseled over the years struggle with knowing what the…
Someone’s Child Needs My Help
I recently watched a video featuring a family from a very poor community in Africa. The mother and father were desperate: their baby was sick, and there was nothing they could do to help their child get well. They were…
Hope for Abandoned Mothers
In Bolivia, of every 100 mothers, 18 have been abandoned or must act as heads of their family. This figure is even higher in El Alto, one of the youngest cities in the country.
What’s Most Important: Running Water, a Toilet, or a Cell Phone?
Have you heard that more people in the world have access to a cell phone than to a toilet? Or piped water? Or electricity? Looking at Africa, about 65% of Africans live in communities with an electricity grid, and only…
Respond To The Calling, God Will Provide
I met my wife on a holiday after final university exams. A year later we got married and had our first daughter Chloe. I had decided to do my photography on a personal basis by then, and to also develop…