I love the name of the organization that we are partnering with to build this well. Just Hope. Simply hope? Hope for justice? I don’t know, but the more I learn about this organization, the more excited I am that so many of you have helped to support it through this well project. After speaking to the founder of Just Hope last week, I believe the well that we will be sponsoring will be in Sierra Leone. Below are some pictures from the JHI website and some information about the organization that YOU are supporting when you donate to this well. THANK YOU! We can’t wait to see what the next few days bring!
When it comes to helping people in need, we have two choices. We can continue enabling to the point of dependence – or we can move beyond charity and embrace empowering to the point of independence. Our philosophy is simple. We empower people to break through the cycle of poverty and brokenness.
Our philosophy is simple. We empower people to break through the cycle of poverty and brokenness.
Our mission: to meet basic human needs in places where people have been exploited, neglected, or forgotten and to empower them to hope for a brighter future.
Our vision is to change the world, one child and one community at a time.
Our strategy is proven. To begin we address the basic needs that are lacking in areas throughout the world. These may include water, food, or shelter. When life’s basic needs have been addressed, we work with people, helping them build their own micro-businesses and improving their access to education. This instills the dignity so desperately needed to make real progress toward self-reliance and independence. Our ultimate goal is to break the cycle of poverty by empowering people to take responsibility for their own lives.
JHI has completed projects in the United States, Central America, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The seeds of hope are being planted around the world and will be nurtured to ensure the proper environment for growth.
