2023 Impact - 423,726 Lives Transformed

2023 impact

2023 has been a wild ride on the international front as the people of Haiti have endured continual oppression from the gangs running the country. As difficult as that has made our ability to work in the midst of these circumstances, as well as the cultural divide between Haiti and the Dominican Republic, it has also created new opportunities to serve the most vulnerable.

Over the last year, you have been a part of changing the lives of 423,726 people across Haiti and the Dominican Republic (let that settle in—because it’s so important to grasp). It’s been an incredible year of ministry because you have answered the call so well. In fact, this year, our 25th in ministry, has been one of the most impactful years yet. Your faithful support has been a tangible representation of God’s grace to men, women, and children across the island.

You’ll hear more about this in the coming days, but the vision of Mission of Hope to see life transformation for every man, woman, and child remains strong. In fact, our vision has grown to One Island: One Mission.

All of this is because of you. You’ve driven advancement in education, nutrition, church advancement, and medical care among the people of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Here’s what you’ve been able to help accomplish through Mission of Hope this year.

2023 impact

Thank you for your investment in the people of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. God has multiplied those gifts innumerably, and we trust He will continue to do the same in the years to come as we continue to cover the entirety of the island. And we could not be more excited!

Though together we’ve accomplished much thus far, so much more remains to be done. And a growing mission requires growing resources for its fulfillment. Would you prayerfully consider making a year-end investment into this vision to scale the ministries over the entire island? Would you also consider sharing this with someone else you know who might also prayerfully consider partnering with us in the days to come?

We are thankful for you, and we are excited to celebrate the incredible things God will accomplish through our partnership in the days ahead!

Dec 19, 2023

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