Not-So-Scriptural Giving Tuesday
“Giving Tuesday” is a big day for non-profits. Organizations spend weeks perfecting their marketing strategies in hopes of gaining new donors and funding their programs. If you’ve never heard of…
The content’s so vital we’re rerunning this blog!
Last year Bright Hope Ally Henry Pitman wrote to tell us about his experience redeeming a Bright Coin with his grandkids. We shared his story with you last spring and want to…
Discover Why Poor Countries Are Not Free Countries
People thrive in an atmosphere of freedom: freedom to express their thoughts without fear of retribution, elect leaders who share their values, and pursue economic opportunities that lead to sustainability. …
What Do you Give the Person Who Has Everything?
An All Too Familiar Gift Giving Problem Who hasn’t been stumped when trying to buy a gift for someone who seems to have everything? It’s frustrating, isn’t it, when you want to give a gift,…
Meeting the Holistic Needs of the Poor With Bright Hope
Jesus Met the Physical Needs of the Poor When Jesus walked the Earth, his ministry was very tangible and holistic. He laid hands on people; some were blind or disabled and healed others who faced physical challenges, including death. Most of the people…
5 Ways Bright Hope Can Help You Make a Lasting Impact on the Poor
At Bright Hope, we know you want to 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…
The 5 Most Miserable Countries to Live In
The CATO Institute recently published Steve Henkle’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) of Countries. (The CATO Institute is a think-tank that advocates for a limited role for government in domestic and foreign affairs as well as a strong…
Eight Hurdles That Get in the Way of the Poor Raising Themselves Out of Poverty
Bright Hope’s goal is to build a self-sustaining system that lifts the poor out of poverty and keeps them from slipping back into deep poverty. So, what are the forces that work…
Caution: Extreme Poverty Ahead
Like a slow torturesome death, extreme poverty is hard to watch, even harder to go through. But, unfortunately, in the developed world (USA, Canada, Australia, Western Europe, etc.), we are so far removed from…
Living on Less Than $2 a Day
Living on less than $2 a day. You may not realize it, but many people are stuck living on less than $2 a day. Bright Hope helps them create a…