At Bright Hope, our Hope for Today programs meet the immediate needs of the extreme poor by aiding in their day-to-day survival. These programs, which provide individuals with food, water, and medical care, can literally mean the difference between living…
Every Easter, our home was transformed into a place of joy, with my mother, Lucy, in charge of it. She made a feast from the variety of her garden crops. Golden plantains, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and peanut sauce. But the…
In Bright Hope’s work in extremely poor communities, we see a lot of hurting and broken families. Before we can teach families how to increase their incomes and follow the path out of abject poverty, we must focus on healing…
Did you know that more than 1.5 billion people lack access to basic sanitation services like private toilets or latrines? This explains why so much toxic waste has caused a health crisis in many impoverished communities. In fact, according to…
Ninety-three percent of primary students in Uganda fail their exams due to difficulties in reading and comprehension. To build literacy skills, Bright Hope has partnered with Timuna Church in Luwero to build a library at Lukyamu Primary School. Together, we…
Unfortunately, for some people, the word father might mean an empty spot at the dinner table or a broken heart. Often, thinking about fathers can trigger emotions that range from deep love to a feeling of hopelessness. Fathers’ Clubs…
The devastating problems of extreme poverty seem so daunting – like planting a garden in the dessert. But with a guide to show you the path and a partner to help along the way, it’s possible. That is exactly what…
To the Lord, every life is precious—black, white, yellow, brown, green, red, and all sorts of colors. He loves them equally and unconditionally. Reflecting on the massive destruction of life and nature in Ukraine, it is inconceivable that sane humans…
You cannot give what you do not have. Growing up in poverty, I was always in constant need of things, from school fees, a bed of my own, shoes that fit, and clothes that other children in society did not…
Despite the tiring flights from Entebbe, Uganda, to Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, Harare in Zimbabwe, and Lusaka in Zambia, I met a friendly immigration crew at the Kenneth Kaunda Airport. I was not asked too many questions at border control…