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…
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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…
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Two years ago, the newly finished rooms at Refugio de Vida stood quiet-beds waiting, walls echoing with anticipation for the laughter and life that would one day fill them. Today, those same rooms are alive with the joy, energy, and dreams of 19 children who now call this place home. What was once…
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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…
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Around the world, countless young people age out of orphan care with no safety net-no plan, no support, and no one to call family. At Haven of Hope International, our Future of Hope Transition Program is changing that reality. We are committed to walking alongside these teens as they take their first steps…
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Recently one of our littlest girls found herself in a predicament that is not uncommon for girls her age. She got her hair hopelessly tangled into a comb. When careful pulling and gentle tugging weren’t enough to free her locks, her caregiver’s assistant lost no time in finding a dignified solution to the…
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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…
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Access to proper healthcare is essential for the well-being of the children at the JEHO Safe Home. Regular medical and dental care not only ensures their current health but also helps prevent serious health issues in the future. JEHO Directors, Miriam and Peter, have done an incredible job finding compassionate local healthcare providers…
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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…
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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…
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