In El Alto, Bolivia, the children’s care center is closed for quarantine, leaving families desperate for food and information. The Sinai Church in El Alto has been working with Bright Hope since 2019. They run a childcare center that before the quarantine, provided lunch, discipleship, and school support to 45 children in the community. However,…
I started writing something for a new page we’re adding to our website (I’m pretty excited—I think it’s going to be great!) but as I started typing a little explanation about what “Hope for Eternity” is, the words kept flowing,…
Excited. Scared. Penniless. Fearing expenses, yet cherishing the little life growing within in, Desire felt so many emotions when she found out she and Charles were pregnant. At just 20 years old, living in rural Uganda, her fears echo that…
Victory! Hope! Huge, fresh leafy greens! The Turkana people have long endured cycles of starvation and famine, but now all of that is changing! They have a sustainable source of nutritious food. Just look at this wonderful kale, spinach and…
“How can we best help the poorest people on earth?” I get this question whenever I speak about the poor to a church or corporation. No Simple Answers It is a deep question and not one with simple answers. The…
I’d seen him here before. Multiple times actually. Something differentiated him from the other homeless people I see from time to time. Not once when I’d spotted him, seeing the “I’m homeless” sign held up to his chest, did I…
We are deeply concerned about our church partners and programs in Bolivia. The Latin Post reports that COVID-19 could increase extreme poverty in Latin America by 22 million people! In a country where roughly 39% of the population lives in…
Last week we shared about Pastor Roberto, a 64-year old pastor in Bolivia who became depressed while under quarantine. Generally a busy extrovert accustomed to days full of meetings, counseling and fellowshipping, Pastor Roberto’s life as he knew it came…
Like much of the rest of world, Zambia’s schools (including all of Bright Hope’s partner schools), churches, businesses, and many restaurants closed down almost a month ago because of the coronavirus. Even government offices only stay open for a few…
As COVID-19 has crept into almost every country across the globe, much of the same prevention advice can be heard regardless of what country you call home—whether it’s the United States, Germany, or Kenya. Stay home, practice social distancing, and…