Bright Hope wants to leave a financial legacy among the extreme poor. To do that, we’re committed to ending the generational poverty cycle for as many families and communities as possible. But we couldn’t do it without our faithful Allies…
Today, jubilation fills the air! Across the arid landscapes of Kenya, hope has blossomed for 2,000 impoverished individuals. What was once barren desert now thrives as fertile land, nurturing crops to sustain families and bolster livelihoods. Hunger fades into memory…
Extreme poverty is hard to see. As a result, there are some places I visit that I would never want to return to. Sometimes, I’ve felt that way when I’ve seen poverty-stricken areas around the world. However, the place I’m…
During the Christmas season when my wife is driving the car on an errand, she will sometimes count the number of nativities she sees on people’s lawns. The count feels encouraging when the number is high and discouraging when the…
At Bright Hope, we know you want to engage your generosity and help the world’s poorest families leave behind hunger, fear, and isolation. To do that, these families need a reliable way to put food on the table, pay for…
At the beginning of March, the United Nations held its Fifth Conference on the Least Developed Countries. Many leaders of poor countries expressed bitterness and frustration that they still struggle to meet their basic necessities. Economic progress is slow and…
As Easter approaches, I have spent some time studying the Jewish tradition of Passover. There is much to appreciate about the Seder meal tradition and the Haggadah (the written script of the Seder). I would like to reflect on…
A perfect storm is brewing and threatening the world’s supply chain of food and fertilizers that will result in more starvation in 2023. War tactics by Russia on food shipments, Russia’s self-imposed ban on fertilizer exports, new climate change regulations,…
Have you have glanced at the world news or read some of Bright Hope’s recent reports of Haiti lately? Then you know that Haiti is going through a major upheaval. Last year, Haiti’s president was assassinated. Meanwhile, violent gangs rule…
Two weeks ago, I was overseas visiting some of our partner churches and helping to encourage and assess the progress of our ministry. I am happy to report God is merciful and using our programs to help those who are…