HOPE International’s Post

🟠 Celebrating Empowered Mothers and Inclusive Financial Futures! 🟠 This Financial Inclusion Week, let’s recognize the incredible role mothers play in shaping economic resilience and growth. From managing household budgets to starting small businesses, mothers are at the heart of financial progress. 🟠 On this Mother’s Day, we honor not just the love they give but also the financial wisdom they impart—ensuring future generations are equipped to thrive. 🟠 Empower a mother, and you empower a community. Let’s promote inclusive financial systems so every mother has access to the tools, resources, and opportunities she needs to secure a brighter future. #FinancialInclusionWeek #MothersDay🧡 #EmpowerMothers #InclusiveFinance #WomenInBusiness

Giving to mission work in Payatas, a impoverished community in the Philippines, can make a real difference in the lives of the people there. Your support can help provide an education to those who are struggling to excel. Supporting mission work shows compassion for the less fortunate and helps lift people out of poverty and despair. It's an opportunity to make a positive impact and be a blessing to those in great need.http://https://lnkd.in/g3-4YbUx

During this #NationalVolunteerMonth, we are profiling #volunteers transforming communities around the world through individual and collective action. Volunteers are so important to global progress that the United Nations specifically calls for governments to involve volunteer groups in advancing the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more: https://bit.ly/49nss5E

Join So They Can's 1inaMillion community and help us work towards a world where every child has access to quality education — a basic human right that opens the door to ending poverty and building a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. Today, 7 out of 10 of the world’s children living in extreme poverty are in Africa. Many will be denied an education, and instead be forced into modern slavery — including forced labor and child marriage. So They Can supports 33,000+ students living in poverty, in 51 schools throughout Kenya and Tanzania. For just $1 a month you can help us: • Train more quality teachers • Improve school infrastructure • Provide access to safe water and school lunches Be the 1inaMillion who helps children rise from poverty and empowers them to achieve their full potential. https://lnkd.in/g3kk92Db

New Year, New Hope: Empowering Women and Children in Rural Africa with Betterlife Ring in the New Year by making a difference in the lives of women and children in rural Africa! Betterlife, a dedicated NGO, is committed to empowering women and children in these communities. As we embark on a new year, we invite you to join us in creating a brighter future for them. Here's how you can be a part of our mission: 1.Support Sanitary Products for Girls: Many underprivileged girls lack access to sanitary towels, leading to absenteeism from school and hygiene-related challenges. Your contribution can help provide these essential products and empower girls to stay in school and reach their full potential. 2.Sponsor Care Packages for Boys: Young boys in rural Africa often face unique challenges. By sponsoring care packages, you can provide them with essential items like educational materials, hygiene products, and recreational activities, fostering their development and well-being. 3.Become a Monthly Donor: Your ongoing support allows Betterlife to make a lasting impact. By becoming a monthly donor, you'll ensure consistent resources are available for women's empowerment initiatives, educational programs, and essential supplies for children. For More Information: www.betterruralafrica.org #betterlifeforwomenandchildren #communitysupport #womenempowerment #community #girlchild #boychild #ripplesofchange

Making the Holidays Brighter for Families in Need Christmas is often celebrated as the most wonderful time of the year. As we start preparing for the holiday season, decorating our homes, and collecting wish lists from our children, many of us look forward to the joy and warmth this season brings. But for families facing financial hardship, the holidays can feel more daunting than delightful. For families already struggling to make ends meet, the added expenses of Christmas can create significant financial stress. While statistics show that 35% of Americans spend at least $500 on holiday gifts, many households simply can’t afford to spend anything extra. This reality leaves countless children without gifts on Christmas morning, missing out on the magic and excitement their peers might experience. How You Can Make a Difference Our Christmas Cheer program is here to change that narrative. Through your support, we can bring the wonder and warmth of the season to families in need, offering them a Christmas experience that may otherwise be out of reach. When you give, you’re providing more than just presents – you're offering love, hope, and joy to a child on Christmas morning. Each donation supports essentials such as gifts, stockings, books, Bibles, wrapping supplies, and even batteries for toys. By helping a child wake up to gifts under the tree, you’re reminding them that they are valued and cared for, instilling a sense of worth and hope for the future. The Impact of Your Gift A donation of $200 can have a profound impact. It ensures that a child feels remembered and cherished, and that they, too, can share in the excitement of the season. Imagine the difference you could make for a child who might otherwise listen to their friends talk about their new toys, while they received nothing. Our program goes the extra mile to create a personalized experience for each child. We receive specific wish lists to make sure they receive gifts that are meaningful and age-appropriate, along with all the supplies parents need to wrap them. It’s a comprehensive approach to providing families with a holiday they’ll remember fondly. Help Us Spread Christmas Cheer This year, consider bringing a smile to a child’s face on Christmas morning. Your generosity can lift the weight of holiday stress for families in Denton County and allow them to experience the true spirit of the season. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity. Together, we can make Christmas a cherished time of joy and hope for families who need it most. Donate today: ccahelps.org/#donate

🎥 Our documentary, 'Firmly Rooted,' unveils the strength found within family bonds. 🇲🇿🇸🇱Last year, we ventured to Mozambique and Sierra Leone, capturing inspiring stories of family preservation alongside the challenges of transitioning from an orphanage model to family-based care. 🇺🇬This June, our journey continues to Uganda, where we'll highlight the challenges faced when organizations seek to ensure that children with disabilities enjoy their right to know the love and care of family. We will also delve deeper into the detrimental effects of orphanages, which in severe cases can contribute to human trafficking. 🌍Join us as we embark on this journey to capture stories of #hope and #resilience, following David and George, two Sierra Leonean social workers dedicated to combating the global family separation crisis. 🌳 Like a strong, deeply-rooted tree that bends but never breaks in the face of adversity, the unwavering support of #family equips #children with the resilience needed to navigate life's challenges. 💚Our documentary celebrates the enduring power of #familysupport, regardless of the circumstances. #FirmFoundation #FamilyFirst #Documentary #SocialJustice #GlobalCrisis #FamilySeparation #WhenHelpingHurts #FamilyForEveryChild #Advocacy #Nonprofit #Orphanage

### Celebrating International Kinship Care Week As we recognize #InternationalKinshipCareWeek, it's crucial to highlight the vital role of kinship care in Africa, particularly in Kenya. Globally, approximately 13 million children are living in kinship care, offering them stability and support. In Kenya, recent data indicates that around 250,000 children are cared for by their relatives, with a significant portion being raised by #grandparents. These caregivers often face immense challenges, primarily financial. The Kenyan government introduced a #cashtransfer program in 2004, providing a monthly stipend of KSh 2,000 for kinship caregivers—an amount that remains below the poverty line given the current rising cost of living. With ongoing #CareReform efforts, there’s a growing possibilities to increasing the number of children in kinship care. We urge the Kenyan government and its development partners to review and enhance the cash transfer system, ensuring that all #kinshipcaregivers receive adequate support. Research shows that direct unconditional cash transfers, like those implemented by #GiveDirectly, can lead to significant improvements in the lives of recipients. As we also commemorate the #InternationalDayToEradicatePoverty, let's advocate for increased resources for kinship caregivers to help alleviate poverty and strengthen family ties. Together, we can create a brighter future for Kenya's #childrenwithoutparental!

📰 Did you catch our op-ed in state papers last week? In it, our Program Director Erin Switalski sheds light on the realities of public assistance in Montana with findings from Bryce Ward's new report, Supporting Our Neighbors. As we approach the winter season, we reflect on the many ways we support each other as a community. Erin’s insights and the report’s findings reveal the critical role public assistance programs play in strengthening our communities and lifting people out of poverty. 👉 Check out the op-ed below and find the report at https://lnkd.in/gKgRwX2X.

👉 𝐎𝐤𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚: ‘𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞’ Oksana is a Project Manager at Dorcas Ukraine, managing a community safety nets project for older people. In Ukraine, older people often live in poverty and struggle to get by on low pensions. Dorcas Ukraine sets up community safety nets for them to ensure they are included in the delivery of essential services and receive psychosocial support. Oksana: 'We work to develop community safety nets where older people feel safe, protected and valued. This is particularly important at this time because the outbreak of the large-scale conflict has caused many people to flee abroad, leaving older people behind. They now face not only the problem of surviving on a meagre pension, but also the problem of facing everything alone. Dorcas supports them by: ➡️ Raising community awareness of the challenges older people face. ➡️ Linking up with and getting community-based actors involved. ➡️ Providing material and psychosocial support.' #Ukraine #Community #SafetyNets #Conflict #Poverty #ForThoseInNeed