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Uganda farmland and gardening projects expand, seek to fund new irrigation system; new profit-sharing farm co-op program launched with local villagers
Photo: One of our staff members is happy to check on the growth of the eggplant crop at our farmland. We are very happy to report that the severe drought in Uganda, which started in spring 2016, recently ended, lifting the spirits of our native team and other people in the local communities. Since this

Myanmar: 130 orphans age 3-18 successfully enrolled in new school year; new preschool begins second year of operation; case study of rescued 2-year-old orphan girl
Photo: Children at one of our six Myanmar orphan homes are excited to be back in school. Today we bring you an encouraging update from Myanmar, beginning with the good news that all 130 of our orphans (ages 3-18) started back to school in June. This semester the children are studying their native Burmese language,

India primary school celebrates 10 years of accredited education for orphans, looks forward to high school expansion next year
Photo: An orphan girl living at our girls home is overjoyed that she has the chance to attend school, knowing that 1 out of 5 of her peers will not have such a chance. Today we bring you an exciting update about our India primary school which is celebrating its 10th year of operation with

Nepal ‘She Has Hope’ home currently housing 16 trafficking survivors; recent graduate now profiting from her new business at 3 times above poverty line
Photo: Two recently rescued girls are now happy to be living at the home, where they’re receiving all they need to be healthy, safe, and prepared for a bright future. We are happy to report that 16 girls who were recently rescued from the dangers of human trafficking are currently living at our ‘She Has

Philippines farmland project seeks further ‘seed’ capital; hen house expands, new papaya grove matures; back to school drive underway
Photo: Our Philippines director’s son enjoys feeding the chickens at our free range poultry project. We are happy to report that there are currently 40 children (ages 6-15) enrolled in our Children’s Hope Center on the island of Cebu, an after-school care program which includes homework tutoring and other activities, along with snack and meal

Manila Children’s Hope Center continues to reach victims of hazardous child labor during the summer break; 80 children participate in Sports Festival
Photo: Children enrolled in our program were happy to participate in our sports festival, where they divided into four teams: Love, Hope, Strength, and Wisdom. We are happy to report that after a successful school year which ended in April, the children at our Manila Children’s Hope Center in the Payatas Landfill Colony are enjoying

Kampala Children’s Hope Center School completes first term of Ugandan school year, flood damage repairs underway during break
Photo: One of our students at the Hope Center School who enjoys her classes and three meals a day thanks to your support of this program. Today we bring you an important update from our Children’s Hope Center School in the slums of Kampala, beginning with the encouraging news that we completed a successful first

100% of students from our 6 Myanmar orphan homes successfully complete school year, many receive special recognition for exceptional achievements
Photo: Children at one of our homes prepare to go to school where they are happy to have the chance to receive a quality education. Bringing you a great report from Myanmar, we’re glad to announce that we wrapped up a successful school year in March. All 130 of our orphan students finished with good

Purchase of 1.3-acre adjacent plot at India campus finalized, paving the way for new high school to open next year
Photo: Children from our girls home gather to celebrate the purchase and dedication of the new land adjacent to their home. We are happy to report that in March we purchased 1.3 acres of land adjacent to our main campus, which will be used for an athletic field and future expansion. The acquisition of an

Nepal orphan home celebrates 8 years; 21 children at the home begin new school year today
Photo: Children at our home have experienced complete life transformation and rank among the top students at their school. Today we are thankful to share an update about the history and recent successes of our orphan home in Nepal. Our Nepal director, Bimal, was born near Mt. Everest Base Camp and has decades of experience