Category Bright Hope Blog & Stories

News & Stories

Family Devotional: Growing Empathy In Our Children

Philippians 2:4 Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also care for the interest of others. There are so many places in Scripture where God calls us as believers to look after the needs of others.…

Bright Hope Staff
August 30, 2017

News & Stories

Training for Life

In the Haitian town of Ferrier, multiple churches held a large women’s conference. Each church sent 10 women of different ages and backgrounds. Those that wanted to continue joined a monthly leadership training over the course of a year.

Leslee Baron
August 30, 2017

News & Stories

A Fisherman’s Tale: How the Gospel Changed an Entire Family

Peter has been the pastor of a church on Mbabala Island for 7 years. On the side, he works as a fisherman to support his wife and four children. He also volunteers in the church-run store.

Sarah Marchmont
August 30, 2017

News & Stories

Pray for Bolivia

Community of Cochabamba For the health of Sister Elizabeth who runs a project that serves children with disabilities in Calicanto. Communities of Llallagua, Catavi and Siglo For the health of sisters Arminda and Elisa who are leading a child care…

Sarah Marchmont
August 29, 2017

News & Stories

Elika Learns to Stand Out in the Slum

Elika is much like most 23-year-old women around the world.As a college graduate, she dreams of attaining a master’s degree, getting a job and moving into her own place so she can be independent.

Sarah Marchmont
June 6, 2017

News & Stories

Pray for the Field: Zambia

Pray for 7-year-old Chibwe, who was recently rescued from an orphanage by her grandmother. The church-run preschool is helping her learn to read and write so she can join other children her age in primary school.

Sarah Marchmont
June 5, 2017

News & Stories

Medical Shipment Brings Health and Hope to Bolivia

Bright Hope recently shipped 24 boxes filled with over 6,000 donated medicines to Bolivia to bring Hope to the extreme poor.

Leslee Baron
June 5, 2017

News & Stories

Stronger Together: Roger Discovers His Worth

Unstable jobs. Food insecurity. High levels of illiteracy. With so many odds against you, it can be easy to feel hopeless and simply want to give up. These are the thoughts and struggles that continue to trap many people like Roger in extreme poverty in Uganda.

Leslee Baron
June 5, 2017

News & Stories

One Meal Leads to Big Dreams

Maxwell often goes without having breakfast at home. He depends on the porridge served in the morning hours as sustenance to keep him attentive for the early classes.

Sarah Marchmont
March 13, 2017

News & Stories

Project Update: Hydroponics

Pastor Cleto is known for his green thumb and innovative ideas. At his church, you won’t just find places to pray and worship and learn about Jesus. You’ll also find a greenhouse, solar ovens and a welding workshop.

Sarah Marchmont
March 9, 2017