In the Kampala region of Uganda, near Mende, the story of Kabagambe Childcare Foundation is a beautiful reminder that God often uses someone’s deepest pain to become a pathway of healing for others. Kabagambe Childcare Foundation was founded by Alex Kabagambe, a man who understands the journey of vulnerable children because he once…
At Refugio de Esperanza in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, hope has always been more than a word-it has been a way of life. What began as a step of faith has grown into Haven of Hope International’s flagship home and a model of care for children who have experienced poverty, abandonment, abuse, and trauma.…
In Ruiru, Kenya, there is a children’s home with a name that speaks dignity over every child: Watu Wa Maana, which means “very important people.” For children who have known abandonment, poverty, trauma, or life on the streets, that name is more than a title. It is a message of restoration: you matter,…
In Kawempe, near Kampala, Uganda, Somebody Cares Africa is more than a safe place for children-it is a testimony of what happens when compassion becomes action. Under the leadership of Apostle Prince Chemonges and the ministry of Cross Pointe International Ministries, children who have faced hardship, instability, and loss are being surrounded with…
At Operation Smile Children’s Home in Trinidad, Haven of Hope International is helping write a new chapter of restoration, learning, and hope. For children who have experienced abandonment, abuse, instability, or trauma, education is often interrupted long before they arrive in care. Some children come with learning gaps. Others have struggled with reading,…
In the Maasai language, Matonyok means “make the effort.” For the children of Matonyok Children’s Home in Arusha, Tanzania, those words are more than a name-they are a daily testimony of courage, care, and hope. Founded by Emmy Sitayo, a nurse who could not turn away vulnerable children, Matonyok has become a place…
In the Embakasi Pipeline District of Nairobi, Kenya, life can be crowded, noisy, and difficult. For vulnerable children, the challenges are even greater. Many children who come to JEHO Safe Home have been abandoned, rescued from the streets, brought by government agencies, or referred from hospitals. They arrive carrying more than the need…
There are some children whose lives leave fingerprints on hearts across continents. Neema was one of those children. It is with deep sadness that we share that our dear Neema has passed away due to complications related to HIV-induced kidney disease. Yet even in grief, we know her story is not over. Her…
“Chokora,” they would say. When there is little chance for a meal, there is no chance for education, it is all about survival. And over time, he began to believe it. From a trauma-informed perspective, we understand that children like him are not choosing the streets-they are adapting to survive them. What may…
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…