Becoming the Talk of the Town
A wife. Six children of his own. Three orphans in his care. Martin has many people depending on him, but as a farmer in rural Uganda, whose only source of income was the crops he grew in his garden, the…
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Flagship Factors: On a Mission to Eliminate Extreme Poverty
Bright Hope unites Christ-followers from around the world to bring hope and help to those living in some of the poorest places on earth. For 50 years, Bright Hope has been partnering with the local church to serve the extreme…
Crippled, Ridiculed and Socially Marginalized
Thousands of children are branded by these labels and bound by their chains, even though their medical needs are treatable and oftentimes free! This was the fate of twelve-year-old Obed before he met Ivor. Ivor is a Bright Hope partner…
Consider a Charitable IRA Rollover Gift
If you are 70½ or older, you can make gifts directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to Bright Hope without paying income tax on the withdrawal. In summary: You must be at least age 70½ or older on the…
You Have Already Buried Me
All day long, 90-year-old Egrance sits on a mat, on the dirt, in front of her one-room home in rural Uganda. Her many years have known much tragedy, and she speaks few words. She says that life has robbed her…
Can You Spare Two Coins?
We’ve just wrapped up another holiday season. Christmas decor is being packed away, Times Square is probably still getting cleaned up, and turkeys are able to breathe a little easier for a while. Whether it’s the festive lights, the copious…
Pray for Protection for Kenya
On January 5th, al-Shabaab jihadists attacked a military base in Lamu County, on the coast of Kenya. Three Americans were killed, and aircraft and other vehicles were destroyed. The base is used in joint efforts by Kenya and the U.S.…
A Time for Change: From Fishing to Farming
Lawrence, a former fisherman, lives on Mbabala Island in Zambia. He and his family could barely survive on the fish he could catch. Fish stocks had fallen in the overfished local Zambian lake. Desperate to provide for his family, Lawrence…
What mistakes do nonprofits makes? C.H. Dyer shares with Forbes
Transparency is a good thing, right? Well, today we’ll be a little transparent with you—because everybody knows we all make mistakes anyway, right? Bright Hope President C.H. Dyer shared, as part of a panel for Forbes Nonprofit Council, a common…
9 Ways to Increase Donor Trust: C.H. Dyer Shares 1 Way with Forbes
Trust. It’s a big issue when it comes to nonprofits. It’s imperative that organizations like Bright Hope gain the trust of their donors—or, as we like to call them, Allies. We don’t blame people for being a little skeptical and…