Posts by Diane Sanders
A New Beginning for Three Siblings at Refugio de Vida
At Haven of Hope International, we believe every child deserves a loving and supportive environment. The story of three resilient siblings at our partner home, Refuge of Life in Pucallpa, Peru, epitomizes the transformative power of our mission. The journey of these children—nine-year-old twins and their eleven-year-old sister—began with heartache. Their mother tragically passed away…
Read MoreNeema’s Journey Continues
In the heart of Arusha, Tanzania, at the Matonyok Children’s Home, a story of resilience and hope unfolds. It’s the story of Neema, a brave 13-year-old girl battling HIV-AIDS. Last October, her condition deteriorated drastically, leaving her unresponsive and in desperate need of ICU care. The situation seemed dire, with the specter of hope fading…
Read More‘God, give me energy to do this until the end of my life.’ – Meet Emmy: ‘Mami’ to 57 children in Tanzania
By Laura J. Gates You could say Emmy Sitayo opened the Matonyok Children’s Home in Tanzania “by accident.” She was working with disabled children and just kept bringing them home. In her community where resources are scarce, children with special needs are often seen as a burden. Tanzania is among the poorest nations in the…
Read More‘God has miraculously provided’ – Meet the ‘Mama and Daddy’ of Watu Wa Maana
By Laura J. Gates When God calls, he equips. Wanjiru Waira Kamau and her husband John Kanyoni know this to be true. These obedient servants have walked by faith for more than two decades in the vision God has given them to care for street children in Ruiru, Kenya. “God has miraculously continued to provide,”…
Read MoreMultiplying Miracles from Loaves and Fishes
Are you looking for a way to make a real difference in the world? Haven of Hope International is dedicated to transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children worldwide, and we need your help to reach our year-end fundraising goal. Inspired by the biblical story of the loaves and fishes, we believe that even…
Read MoreA Dream Realized: Ribbon Cutting at the Rhonda Jarvis Boys’ Dream Center
On July 7, 2023, a long-awaited dream became reality at Haven of Hope Bolivia in Santa Cruz. With joy and celebration, we cut the ribbon and opened the doors to the Rhonda Jarvis Boys’ Dream Center on the Joe Morici Campus — a moment years in the making and filled with hope for the future. The new two-story Dream Center offers opportunity…
Read MoreBuilding in Honor of Emma Bullock: A Legacy of Hope and Opportunity
On March 19, 2023, a beautiful moment unfolded on the campus of Haven of Hope Bolivia as we dedicated and cut the ribbon for Emma’s Echo Internship Center — a building created in loving memory of Emma Bullock. This new center stands as a symbol of Emma’s enduring spirit and the power of compassion to transform lives. More…
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