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Stories of hope
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13
Where Hope Takes Root: A Partnership Forged in Vulnerability
Kate BordersSr. Director of Operations At World Orphans, it is one of our deepest joys to see how God uses partnership to cultivate hope, even across cultures and great distances. Authentic friendship becomes the vessel for this hope, as beautifully demonstrated by...
A Legacy of Hope
The Enduring Faith of Phides Wakesho Kaia Kathy DavisSr. Director of Wholistic Care It was an ordinary afternoon in June when Phides Kaia’s world changed forever. On the other end of the phone, the voice of my beloved friend in Kenya carried the sound of her deepest...
Holding on to Hope: Agape’s Story
Mark GummSr. Director of Ministry Ethiopia, South Africa, and Haiti In a quiet corner of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a story of hope, resilience, and faith continues to inspire me and all who hear it. I met Agape earlier this year while visiting our World Orphans church...
Hope for the Next Generation
By Josh Mitchell Church Partnership Director There’s something powerful about seeing lives rooted in hope and righteousness. Scripture tells us, “When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices” (Proverbs 11:10). The flourishing of God’s people isn’t just for...
My Only Hope
An Interview with Belgenesh Wolde MichaelEthiopia Country Director For Belgenesh, our Ethiopia Project Manager, ministry isn’t theoretical—it’s personal. When she guides caregivers through financial hardship, family instability, and the challenges of single...
A Letter from the President: More Hope for More Families
Dear Friends, As the new year approaches, it seems like a good time to share some of the ways we are working to bring more hope to more families. Today, there are a lot of really good things happening. I am so hopeful for the future as I look back and see God’s...
“I will not forget you!”
by: Randy Phillips / Sr. Director of Church Partnership “I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” (Isaiah 49:15-16) The prophet Isaiah writes of Israel’s God, who never forgets their story and suffering...
A Better Life
by: Sabria Sadiq / Kurdistan, iraq As told to: Nihad M Ad / World Orphans Iraq My name is Sabria Sadiq, and I live in Soran, Kurdistan, Iraq. I am a mother of two sons. In the 1980s, when Kurdish groups fought for their freedom, many fled to Iran due to conflicts with...
Growing La Esperanza in Guatemala
Written and Compiled by Marlana Smith l Guatemala Communications Director with contributions from Karla Cristales / Guatemala Economic Coordinator and Francisca Velasquez / Guatemala Assistant of Economic Empowerment The story of Guadalupe from Guatemala highlights a...
When Suffering Produces Hope: The Story of Saba
by: Kevin Squires | Sr. Director of International Programs As Saba awoke that morning, she knew it was a huge day, a day that could potentially bring long-term stability for her and her children. It wasn’t just a typical meeting she was preparing for, it was a meeting...
A World of Uncertainty
by: Oscar Mwikya | Fountain of Hope // Kenya I was born on November 8, 1998, into a world of uncertainty. My father, Patrick Mwikya, a dedicated army officer stationed at Karasani Police Station in Nairobi, was deployed to a conflict zone in Rift Valley, Kenya,...
I Know That I Know
by: Lauren Byrer | Writer/Editor For the past 10 years, Francois Murat has been the Haiti Country Director with World Orphans. His work with World Orphans is a natural extension of his calling, allowing him to support children, provide food and clothing, and serve his...