Stories of Hope | August 2023

HAITI | EDUCATION + PHILO STUDENTS

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We are praising God for the 177 Philo students in Haiti who took their state exams recently! This is a monumental feat and shows the courage, determination, and character of the students in our school. This year has been anything but easy for all of our students, but thanks to the dedication of our Haitian staff, 177 students completed their philo exams and graduated! In a country where a small fraction of the population graduates, this deserves significant celebration.

Madame Flore, the Mission of Hope Education Superintendent, shared:

We are very proud of this! We didn’t anticipate everything that would happen during this school year. Completing the state exams shows the perseverance of the students, the teachers, and the team. The team was very motivated, doing everything possible, asking, ‘How can we reopen classes?’ Sometimes, we didn’t see how God was going to make a way, but working together and with God’s protection—God allowed it!

Many families left the area for safety when the gang violence escalated, but when they knew their kids could get back into class, they returned. Students and their families know that education is far too valuable to miss out on—it is life-changing.

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | HOPEGO

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This summer was one for the books for HopeGo trips in the Dominican Republic! The magnitude of impact extends far beyond one week, and we are encouraged by the enthusiastic gratitude of the local pastors and leaders we served this summer. From kids clubs, mobile clinics, VBS, sports camps, construction projects, pastoral training, and more—local churches were infused with vibrancy and joy from churches all over North America who came to serve their communities. One highlight is that several HopeGo teams were able to participate in helping pack hundreds of grocery bags for local pastors for the Family Assistance Program.

It’s been a FULL summer of impact. Approximately 6,200 kids were served and heard the gospel through 37 sports camps and 25 kids clubs that were hosted!

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We’d love to invite you to serve with us. Check out the video below and see what dates work for you!

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