Posts by Diane Sanders
Back to School at JEHO Safe Home: A Classroom Key in the Concrete Jungle of Nairobi
Back-to-school season looks different when a child’s “neighborhood” is a maze of high-rise concrete, narrow walkways, and relentless survival. In the Embakasi (Pipeline) area of Nairobi, many children grow up surrounded by hardship so intense that some live and die without ever leaving the slum. For the most vulnerable—children abandoned, neglected, or found alone—school is…
Read MoreBack to School, Back to Hope: How Education Is Changing Lives at Refugio de Esperanza
At Refugio de Esperanza in Bolivia, the start of a new school year feels like a fresh sunrise. Class schedules are posted, uniforms are pressed, and the house hums with the kind of anticipation only children can create—equal parts excitement, nerves, and big dreams. This year, Director “Mama Gladys” couldn’t stop smiling as she watched…
Read MoreBack to School with Somebody Cares Africa: A Church Becomes a Launchpad in Kawempe, Kampala
In Kawempe, one of Kampala’s most challenged communities, back-to-school season carries a weight most of us will never fully understand. For children who have lived on the street—sleeping wherever they can, eating when they can, and surviving danger that no child should ever face—school isn’t just “the next grade.” School is a doorway out of…
Read MoreA New Season for Orphan Care Training: OCTI Launches On-Demand Learning
December marked a significant step forward for Haven of Hope International and the Orphan Care Training Institute to answer the demand for training. With the launch of OCTI on the SKOOL app, our training ministry is entering a new season of accessibility, growth, and long-term impact for orphan care providers around the world. For years,…
Read MoreOne Church, One Child Launches: Uganda Pastors Unite to Bring Hope Home
In the heart of Kawempe, one of Kampala’s most impoverished communities, a new light is breaking through the darkness. Amid the dust, noise, and hardship of daily survival, Crosspoint International Ministries stands as a ray of hope—a place where faith, compassion, and community meet to transform lives. It was here, at Crosspoint Church, that Haven…
Read MoreHope and Healing at JEHO
Our September visit to JEHO Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya, was filled with gratitude, growth, and glimpses of God’s faithfulness. From the moment we stepped through the gates, the warm and welcoming atmosphere spoke volumes. The staff and children interacted with ease, laughter echoing through the hallways—a reflection of healing and stability that continues to deepen…
Read MoreTrauma Care Certification Launches at Refuge of Life Children’s Home in Peru
Haven of Hope International’s Orphan Care Training Institute (OCTI) continues to equip caregivers worldwide with trauma-informed skills designed to transform the lives of children from hard places. This summer, the Refuge of Life Children’s Home in Pucallpa, Peru, launched a 12-month Trauma Care Certification Program led by Angela Bryan, LMHC, one of HOHI’s leading clinical…
Read MoreHope Restored: Transforming Dorms, Transforming Lives
When the Dean Ramsey Pennsylvania Men and Women of Action Team arrived in Kenya, something powerful began to happen. Hammers and paint brushes became instruments of hope as this incredible team kicked off the long-awaited renovation of the girls’ and boys’ dormitories and bathrooms at the Watu Wa Maana Children’s Center. We had the privilege…
Read MoreSafety and Security at Operation Smile Children’s Home
At Operation Smile Children’s Home in Poona, Trinidad, it has been a season of growth, blessing, and new beginnings. With eight precious children now calling Operation Smile their home—two girls and six boys—our hearts are full as we continue to create a safe, nurturing environment where each child can flourish. Recently, we were deeply blessed…
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