Ana’s Story
The following story was written by one of our partners about her recent experience at Hope of Life in Guatemala. […]
Little People Can Do Big Things!
It is often said that “kids say the darndest things”, but—they also have the most amazing ideas! At Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, Virginia- a Pre-K class had the question, “where does water go after we flush the potty?” They then began to learn about the properties of water, the water cycle, how water travels […]
It’s Never Too Early for Christmas!
It feels as if Christmas was only a few weeks ago. It is such a special time of the year, but for many in Guatemala it’s not a celebration—its’ just another day without hope.
Fortunately, through Christmas Hope Bag, you can share the joy of Christmas with a child who otherwise may not receive a single […]
Now Comes the Hard Part
Below is a story written by one of our sponsors, Loretta Yeager, about how sponsorship has impacted her life.
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Most people who have been on mission trips will tell you it changed their lives. My husband and I are no different. We belong to Connection Church in Canton Michigan which made the […]
Transforming Families
When children come to the Village of Transformation – they are not just assigned a bed in an orphanage, but are given a family. A family that provides children with a chance to have a childhood, to experience the love of a mother, father, and siblings – this is the most wonderful gift we […]
Homecoming
Below is a brief insert from a previous post on Yolanda.
This past month, we had the opportunity to witness a reunion like no other. After 3 years, Yolanda finally made the journey to El Limon Camotán, where she lived until 2012 when she rescued after suffering from severe malnutrition.
We are Defenders of Childhood
Often we talk about rescuing or sponsoring children as separate actions, however, our intentions are not to “save” children from their current situations, but to defend their right to be children. Giving children the ability to grow, learn, and ultimately thrive, so they can become the adults they rightful deserve to be.
The opportunities we give […]
More Powerful than a Present
Below is our December Sponsorship Newsletter. One of the benefits of sponsoring a child is our monthly newsletter used to updated and inform you on sponsorships.
As sponsors during this Christmas season, you have the opportunity to go beyond a $30 monthly gift by spending time in prayer for your sponsored child. Whether you do […]
Rescue Changes Lives
Below one of our very own staff members in Guatemala, Catherine highlights the experiences she had during her first rescue mission this past month.
My name is Catherine Milian. I am the director of the Sponsorship Program in Guatemala. I have been working for Hope of Life for almost 8 years and have dedicated […]
Thankful for You
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday where we gather with friends and family for a delicious feast. It is a special day where we take a moment to be thankful. Most of us have many reasons to be thankful. We give thanks for our friends and families, warm meals and a roof over our […]