There’s a special kind of holy chaos that comes with back-to-school-forms to fill out, uniforms to size, supplies to buy, and children to encourage. But at Operation Smile Children’s Home in Lower Poonah, Williamsville, this year carries an added weight of wonder: it’s the first new school year since the home reopened and…
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…
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…
During our recent visit to Kampala, Uganda, for the Global Church Network Summit, we had the privilege of meeting Apostle Prince Chemonges-a national leader whose passion for children from hard places is nothing short of extraordinary. Pastor Prince ministers in one of the poorest areas of Kampala, but what he is accomplishing through…
Haven of Hope International Orphan Care Training Institute (OCTI) had the distinct honor of leading a groundbreaking training for nearly 80 directors and leaders of orphan care agencies from across Bolivia. The event, held in Santa Cruz at the request of the Bolivian Office of Children and Families, brought together leaders who collectively…
One of the most exciting developments at Operation Smile Children’s Home in Poona, Trinidad, has been the flourishing of our raised-bed farming and hydroponics projects. These initiatives are more than just gardens-they are classrooms of hope, sustainability, and opportunity for our children. Skills, Sustainability, and Income What started as a small project is…
The Global Church Network Summit in Oceania, held in Fiji, brought together leaders from 22 nations across this massive region. It was a historic gathering with a unifying theme-mobilizing the church to reach and transform communities. For Haven of Hope International Orphan Care Training Institute (OCTI), this was a powerful opportunity to expand…
In an extraordinary gathering of leaders from across the continent, the Global Church Network Uganda Summit brought together representatives from more than 11 nations with one purpose: to strengthen the church’s response to pressing needs in Africa. Among the vital conversations was the urgent call to equip caregivers and leaders serving orphaned and…