Stories of Hope | April 2024

While our Haitian staff continues to lead with courage and boldness despite the unrest in Haiti , we want to share some of the ways God has been at work in the Dominican Republic. We’ll continue to share more about One Island. One Mission. in the days to come, but our vision for ministry spans across the island and encompasses church advancement, education, and food security.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | FAMILY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Mission of Hope recognizes access to food as a fundamental human right. Our approach to food security ensures that individuals have regular access to sufficient food while supporting communities, families, and individuals' ability to provide for their food and nutritional needs.

The Family Assistance Program in the Dominican Republic continues to be an avenue of provision for families who need additional support. A partner pastor in the Dominican Republic, Carmen, shared:

More than just receiving food, 80 families were prayed for and learned that there is a local church in the community here to serve them. One of the neighbors who had sent letters to the city council, objecting to having an evangelical church when we started the building process, was blessed through the distribution of food. We prayed for him and his family, and it was shocking to see the way he received us! The impact was even greater than we expected. We are grateful to Mission of Hope for the support. May God be glorified!

The week before Easter, six pastors gathered together to pack 150 bags to distribute to their communities. The pastors prayed for those who would receive the bags. They also spent time as a group praying for the crisis in Haiti and for those experiencing extreme hunger right across the border. Many of these pastors have family members and friends in Haiti, and they acutely understand the gravity of the situation.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | HOPEGO

March is one of the favorite months of the year around Mission of Hope, with hundreds of people traveling to serve on HopeGo mission trips during spring break. Each year, we are continually amazed by how God strategically brings the right people, to the right place, at the right time. This year was no different, as our Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic campus was filled with students, families, medical professionals, and young adults who gave of their time to serve.

The local pastors were inspired, eqiupped, and reinvigorated with the encouragement that there are people from all over who wanted to serve their communities. Both Haitian and Dominican pastors were able to expand their reach and pour into their neighborhoods through kid’s ministry, medical clinics, sports camps, gospel-centered conversations, and more.

After hosting a mobile clinic at his church alongside a medical team, Pastor David shared:

The mobile clinic was wonderful! I don't have enough words to express my gratitude. The people in the community have been waiting for an opportunity like this for a long time. I'm already getting questions on when the next one will be. I felt so much joy seeing Dominicans come into our church to be seen as well, that is when I realized it is not only Haitians that needed this, but Dominicans as well.

If you’re looking for a place to serve this year, we’d love to invite you on a HopeGo trip to the Dominican Republic. You can check out trip dates here.

Apr 19, 2024

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Seen at Last: How Compassion Changed One Boy’s Life

By Mackenzie Bartolome • February 10, 2026

He was only thirteen when an accident changed everything. In the Dominican Republic, a young boy, Binsley, was left paralyzed with no access to medical care and no one to turn to. His only family—his two brothers—loved him but had no resources to help. Without treatment, food, or proper care, his condition worsened, and painful wounds began to form as he lay waiting for help that never seemed to come. That changed when Pastor Carlos, a local pastor traveling with a Mission of Hope team, met him and immediately recognized the urgency of his situation. Through his leadership and connection with our Community Engagement team, care began—consistent, compassionate, and life-giving. Because of faithful support, Binsley now receives regular medic al care, nutritious food, clean clothing, wound treatment, and physical therapy in La Joya. While he remains paralyzed, his health has stabilized, his pain has lessened, and he is no longer facing his journey alone. For the first time in months, there is hope. Your generosity made this possible. Because you chose to give, a young boy was seen, cared for, and reminded that his life matters. And he is not the only one. There are many others praying for help—and through your continued partnership, hope is reaching them too.

*Jean’s New Beginning

By Mackenzie Bartolome • February 10, 2026

*Jean, a 15-year-old Haitian boy, had been living in an unsafe and abusive home, a situation that kept him from attending school and experiencing the stability every child deserves. Despite this, he continued to show up at the children’s ministry in La Joya, where caring adults began to notice that something was wrong. When Pastor Kilyvs learned about *Jean’s situation, he stepped in before more harm could be done. He brought *Jean went to a rehabilitation center where he could begin to heal and ensured he received school supplies, something he had never had before because his home environment made school impossible. Now, *Jean is safe. He will be enrolled in school, have transportation to attend classes, and be able to study, go to church, and grow in a supportive, loving environment. What was once a life marked by fear is now opening into a future filled with safety and hope. *name changed for privacy

A Mother’s Path to Hope

By Mackenzie Bartolome • February 10, 2026

In January, Klèb Manman continued to grow in Cap-Haïtien, with three active groups and the joyful beginning of a new one. These groups are more than meetings; they are safe spaces where mothers find encouragement, skills, and hope for a better future. In December, one young mother joined Klèb Manman. She is navigating motherhood at a very young age, carrying both the deep love for her child and the heavy responsibility of providing for her baby. After one Klèb Manman session, she approached our Women Empowerment director, Madame Rosealure, quietly and said, “Mrs., please, can I talk with you?” When Madame Roselaure said yes, she shared her dream: she wanted to start a small business so she could care for her child with dignity. Madame Roselaure shared that she did not have the financial ability to help right away, but she promised to pray with her and to trust God to make a way. The following month, moved by her courage and determination as a young mother, Madame Roselaure decided to use her own money to purchase materials so she could learn how to make liquid soap. This brave mother took that opportunity and turned it into action. She made the soap, sold it, and reinvested part of the income by buying more supplies so she could continue her business. Step by step, she began building a path toward independence and stability for herself and her baby. This story reflects the heart of Klèb Manman. Through manual activities and practical support, mothers, many of whom are navigating motherhood at an extremely young age, are gaining skills that empower them economically and emotionally. This kind of support restores hope, strengthens confidence, and helps mothers provide for their families while believing in a brighter future.