Graduation on Mbabala Island
A group of almost forty participants from four denominations have been engaged in this training for the last 2 years.
Category Bright Hope Blog & Stories
Celebrating Christ’s Resurrection in Bolivia
In Bolivia, Easter celebrations are very different, depending on the geographical context and the religious background of the people. The name "Easter" is not widely used.
Are Microfinance Programs For The Poor More Helpful or Harmful?
“Unintended Consequences” is a familiar phrase for anyone who has worked in developing countries. By definition, an unintended consequence is, “A term used to describe a set of results that was not intended as an outcome.” From time to time…
Salty Water and a Rock for Your Head
Lots of excitement and a little apprehension. Know the feeling? That was me as I set off for Haiti a few weeks ago. Thank God for a mom gracious enough to drive me to O’Hare airport at two-something in the…
Salty Water and a Rock for Your Head
Lots of excitement and a little apprehension. Know the feeling? That was me as I set off for Haiti a few weeks ago. Thank God for a mom gracious enough to drive me to O’Hare airport at two-something in the morning for a 5:15 a.m. flight.
Extreme Poverty—less than $2 a day?
You might have noticed a change in our tagline at Bright Hope recently. On January 1 we started using the phrase, “Helping those earning less than $2 a day,” as a measure for who we are serving. When I became…
Extreme Poverty—less than $2 a day?
You might have noticed a change in our tagline at Bright Hope recently. On January 1 we started using the phrase, “Helping those earning less than $2 a day,” as a measure for who we are serving.
5 Things You Should Know About Bright Hope
Hi there. Are you new around here? Maybe you randomly clicked and page-hopped your way to a Facebook post of ours, saw a cool photo on Instagram, or landed on our website from Google. Hopefully, you were intrigued by what…
5 things you should know about Bright Hope
Hi there. Are you new around here? Maybe you randomly clicked and page-hopped your way to a Facebook post of ours, saw a cool photo on Instagram, or landed on our website from Google.
An Answer to Prayer in Bolivia
The Bolivian government recently approved legislation that could severely restrict believers' religious freedom and would be punishable by imprisonment.