Recently, while attending the Global Church Network Synergize Conference in Orlando, Alice Sweet, founder of Haven of Hope International (HOHI), shared a heartfelt appeal-one rooted in compassion, urgency, and unwavering faith. Among those listening was Mike Sherbino, host of the television program and podcast Perspective. Deeply moved by both the mission of HOHI…
For many of you who follow the work of Haven of Hope International, the name Neema has become very special. It has been a few months since our last update, and we want to share both the progress and the ongoing need surrounding this remarkable young girl from Matonyok, Tanzania. Neema first came…
In the Maasai language, “Matonyok” means “make the effort.” That phrase becomes especially powerful at the start of a new school year, when pencils are sharpened, uniforms are straightened, and children line up-many of them carrying a story that could have easily kept them from ever sitting in a classroom. Haven of Hope…
Neema is a precious and brave young lady currently in California, waiting on the deceased donor list for a kidney transplant. WHO IS NEEMA? She’s a brave and bright young girl in urgent need of a kidney transplant. She has been in the US getting stronger physically under the incredible care at UCSF,…
In Arusha Tanzania, the buzz of progress is growing louder. The Matonyok Children’s Home has launched a sustainable beekeeping project that will helpt to transform lives – economically, environmentally, and educationally. This initiative is more than just honey production; it’s an innovative model of sustainability that supports the home’s operations, promotes biodiversity, and teaches children the…
At Matonyok Children’s Home, we believe that every opportunity to learn and grow-whether for our children or our staff-strengthens the foundation of hope we are building together. Over the past months, we have been blessed with several key visits from partner organizations who share our vision for transformation. DUSAFO Organization Visit August 15,…
At Haven of Hope International (HOHI), we are deeply grateful for the people who step forward to not only serve, but to walk hand-in-hand with orphaned and vulnerable children through some of life’s most difficult transitions. One such person is Kayera Kashmiri-a former HOHI Board Member, long-time child sponsor, and now an active member…
One of the current issues the children and staff at Matonyok Children’s Home are facing is the high cost of cooking fuel, limited cooking surfaces, and a smoke-filled kitchen. The home relies on firewood and charcoal for cooking, which is expensive, and the air pollution is harmful to the staff and children. Additionally, the…
At the Matonyok Children’s Home in Arusha, Tanzania, a courageous 13-year-old named Neema is battling the severe challenges of HIV-AIDS passed to her at birth. Last October, her health took a drastic turn, leaving her unresponsive and in dire need of ICU care and dialysis-treatments far beyond the means of the orphanage. At…
Matonyok Children’s Home is making a profound impact in the lives of orphaned children. The home offers them not only a place to call home but also access to education and holistic development. Recently they utilized 2 hectares of land in the immediate vicinity of the home for maize and beans cultivation. The…