Extreme poverty is on the rise, but God wants to work through you to help the poor.  You may not realize it, but right now at least 698 million people are stuck living in extreme poverty. Most of these precious…

During my time in Mabo Kunda, Zambia, I was struck by the hope in the eyes of the community leaders and residents. They felt eager to put into practice the sustainable farming techniques that Bright Hope had taught them. They…

Moms play a huge role in their kids’ lives. They give us life, love, and the courage to face our fears. And when it comes to family life in Bolivia, God works through faithful moms to shape the souls of…

At Bright Hope, we know you want to engage your generosity and help the world’s poorest families leave behind hunger, fear, and isolation.  To do that, these families need a reliable way to put food on the table, pay for…

At the beginning of March, the United Nations held its Fifth Conference on the Least Developed Countries.  Many leaders of poor countries expressed bitterness and frustration that they still struggle to meet their basic necessities. Economic progress is slow and…

It has been almost a year since I traveled to Zambia with Bright Hope. Even now, I still find myself reflecting on the incredible people I met. The sustainable hope that exists among the poor in Zambia thrives because of…

As Easter approaches, I have spent some time studying the Jewish tradition of Passover.    There is much to appreciate about the Seder meal tradition and the Haggadah (the written script of the Seder). I would like to reflect on…

Bolivia is the poorest country in South America, in desperate need of sustainable hope. As a result, many of our partner churches experience the multifaceted challenges of extreme poverty. Nevertheless, our church partners in Bolivia persevere and tirelessly work to…

As I reflect on all that I witnessed on Mbabala Island, I cannot help but feel incredibly grateful. God has impacted so many lives through the sustainable farming practices of Bright Hope International and our local partners.  When I first…

In Bolivia, single moms and their children are the most vulnerable people in the entire population.  Alone and unable to feed their children enough food to survive, single mothers in Bolivia quickly become engulfed in hopelessness. These moms feel trapped…

A colorful row of beads made from leather, metals, wood, glass and shells adorned the women’s necks and heads as they worked in Natoot Farm. The Turkana women are easily identified by their red, yellow, blue and brown colored beads.…