Bugiri, Uganda I was recently in Uganda and met Joseph and his wife, Asia. They have a powerful testimony I want to share with you. Joseph used to be the town drunk. He’d go drinking most nights and not return…
Mbabala Island, Zambia This is the story of two fisherman. One chose to make a change. The other did not. Lawrence, a former fisherman, lives on Mbabala Island in Zambia. He and his family could barely survive on the fish…
Like a trek through the mountains, this summer has had its peaks and valleys. But even along our sometimes precarious journey, God is always faithful! When I need a reminder of God’s grace and provision, I love to look through…
This story is the continuation of “A Grandmother’s Love.” If you haven’t read it yet, you can read it here on our website. Elina raised her four daughters alone after she separated from her abusive, alcoholic husband. Every night, he…
Sometimes Hope can be brought with something as small as a bean seed. “Our children need a balanced diet, but many times we cannot afford one. Now that we have beans, we shall be able to exchange some of our…
Family Empowerment– Elina lives in Buikwe, Uganda, a very poor community where Bright Hope partner church Faithful Wise Steward Ministries actively works to give hope for today, tomorrow, and eternity. Elina’s home sits among lush foliage with coffee trees, banana…
All the kids in my little Sunday School class sat around the table with a $1 bill in their hands. In the center of the table I had a variety of food items—like bread, a bottle of water, a can…
Bugubo, Uganda. Shadia is an ambitious 11-year-old financial manager. Sure, it may only be for her family now, but how many 6th grade financial planners do you know? It all started when her father received 10 chickens from Bright Hope’s…
Paulette, Haiti Not that long ago in Paulette, Haiti, there were just two options when you needed water—a ravine, filthy with fallen leaves, animal feces and various particles, or the salty (brackish) water that came from the well. Not surprisingly,…
Mathare Valley, Kenya Articulate and confident, yet down-to-earth, Oliver walked along the dirt road in the Mathare Valley slum. Immaculately dressed in a dark suit and bright white shirt—a stark contrast to his surroundings—he acted totally at home. Because it…