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HOPE International
Non-profit Organizations
Lancaster, PA 24,082 followers
We invest in the dreams of families in the world's underserved communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel.
About us
Based in Lancaster, PA, HOPE International (HOPE) is a Christian faith-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization investing in the dreams of families in the world's underserved communities as we proclaim and live the Gospel. Why Christ-centered financial services? We believe families in poverty have the God-given talents and skills to provide for their families. What they don’t have is a lump sum of money to invest in their potential—by paying school fees, saving for the future, or investing in businesses. Two billion people around the world do not have access to financial services. 91 percent of adults in high-income countries have an account compared to just 28 percent in low-income countries. We desire to see men and women around the world find their soul’s satisfaction in Christ and become dignified, hope-filled providers in their families and communities. In obedience to Christ’s command to love our neighbor and make disciples of all nations, HOPE International provides discipleship opportunities, biblically based training, a safe place to save, and loans. We offer these services through two models: 1. Savings groups are groups of individuals who save their money together in partnership with the local church. As they build a secure sum of money, members often take out loans from their group to pay for household expenses or invest in businesses. 2. Microfinance institutions are banks designed to serve entrepreneurs in poverty by providing loans, a safe place to save, and other financial services to help men and women invest in their businesses and provide for their families. We have a heart for underserved areas. In some cases, we start a HOPE-managed program; in others, we partner with an existing Christ-centered ministry. Together, the HOPE network consists of microfinance institutions and savings group programs working throughout Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. www.hopeinternational.org
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http://www.hopeinternational.org
External link for HOPE International
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Lancaster, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1997
- Specialties
- holistic approach, energetic drive, humility and respect, innovation, compassionate, empowering, microfinance, savings groups, and poverty alleviation
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227 Granite Run Drive
Suite 250
Lancaster, PA 17601, US
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A key to alleviating #poverty, to breaking generations-long cycles, lies in relationships. “In the garden of Eden, deep communion with God and others laid the foundation for work,” says Brian Fikkert, founder of The Chalmers Center at Covenant College for Economic Development. Read more in this article from National Christian Foundation on why relationships are so vital to empowering underserved families: https://lnkd.in/evnDqWQR
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In our recent global staff devotion, we were encouraged by what it means to abide in Christ. We read the story of Mary, who sat at the feet of Jesus, listening to Him. Her sister Martha grew frustrated with this and asked Jesus to send Mary to help with the meal preparations. “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:41-42). Jesus invites us to set aside busyness--even with good things--to be with Him. May this also encourage you to spend more time with the Lord—abide in Him!
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10 years ago, the Lord laid the Batwa community—a historically marginalized group in Burundi—on HOPE Burundi’s country director's heart. We praise God for working in that calling! Our local church partners served over 7,400 Batwa people last year and aim to serve more than 4,000 by the end of this year. Francois, a Batwa savings group member, shares, “When my community members learned how my life was changing, they started joining the savings groups, and their lives are also changing.” Pray that more Batwa people would experience inclusion and that the Lord would continue to open doors for the HOPE network to reach more groups who’ve been marginalized. Pictured: Francois
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“They are [deaf], but that does not mean that they are not allowed to know God. When we meet together, they hear that God loves them.” - Jacqueline Nyirasindikubwabo, volunteer savings group leader We’re Dreaming Beyond to equip more groups on the margins—like the Haranirakubaho (“strive to survive”) savings group—to break the cycle of poverty and experience the hope of the Gospel. Learn more at https://hopeint.cc/49Bi8aa
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🌄 Frontier spotlight: When Jacqueline Nyirasindikubwabo’s brother was born deaf and non-speaking, she saw the isolation this community can face in Rwanda. In response, she invited other deaf and non-speaking people from her community to start the Haranirakubaho (“strive to survive”) savings group. Now, 30 members meet weekly to save, pray, study Scripture, and find belonging. Join us today in praying for the Haranirakubaho group and other deaf or non-speaking men and women we serve around the world 🙏
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Excitement is building across our team for HOPE International's 24th annual golf tournament as we aim to raise more than $1.2 million to invest in the dreams of more families. This year, we are thrilled to announce our expansion to The Woodlands Golf Course in Windsor Mill, Maryland in addition to Iron Valley Golf Club in Lebanon, PA and Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford, PA. Registration is open now for sponsors and golfers alike! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eaDwEiKQ
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“Who are the groups of people ... who feel excluded, marginalized, or on the fringe? Which groups feel systematically excluded from access to financial services? Which groups experience stigma from the broader society?” - Jesse Casler, COO Dreaming Beyond Our Boundaries means seeking out those who have been overlooked. This often requires humility and sensitivity—but God is faithful to provide solutions where He calls us. Pictured: the "Strive to survive” savings group in Rwanda
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