Francenia’s Story: A Story of Resilience and Faith Imagine fleeing your home country—not because you wanted to, but because you felt that you had no choice. This was Francenia’s* reality three years ago. A mother from Cabaret, Haiti, Francenia made the heartbreaking decision to leave everything she knew behind. Her home. Her community. Her roots. Gang violence had made staying impossible. She crossed into the Dominican Republic, uncertain of what the future held, but determined to protect her family. Francenia’s story is one of resilience and faith. She recalls the days when her children attended school at the Mission of Hope campus in Titanyen, Haiti, and the times she found care and compassion at our clinic there, too. Those moments brought hope and stability during difficult times. Yet,

Neika's Story of Hope Neika, a student in one of the schools in our nutrition program, recently shared her story. "When my mom was pregnant with me, my dad left. My mom was always the one who took care of me. And then, in 2021, my mom died. I can still remember the day so clearly. I felt so hopeless when I lost my mom. I didn't know what would happen to me. My mom's cousin is a teacher, and she and her husband took me in to care for me. They put me in school. I thank God for them every day. Today, I am in the 6th grade! And I love school. Math is my favorite subject—it makes me feel smart when I can solve a problem. I also love getting to be with friends at school and eating lunch together. The food helps us focus, which is important—especially during exam time. One day, I dream of becomin

Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Hope, Impact, and Transformation Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful and wonderful time with your loved ones. In 2024, God has brought hope to those with nowhere else to turn, and your generosity has made this possible. Thank you for meeting the needs of people you may never meet in person yet whose lives have been transformed because of your support. Through your faithful generosity, you have demonstrated how Jesus is always near to the hurting and broken. 20.5 million meals were delivered across the island, and we saw incredible life change—from how God protected our staff in Haiti, deliverance with food security, and bringing hope to the most vulnerable. One Mission launched, including the deployment of our ship, True North, which has delivered life-s

Mireya’s Heart for Her Neighbors: One Island, One Mission In a small border town between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, the challenges of hunger are deeply felt. Just blocks from the border gate, members of our team met with a group of pastors and community leaders to discuss food security efforts. Our mission was simple: to explain what we were learning from hunger maps, share information about the recent shipment of food received from Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), and encourage participation in gathering more information to resource and serve the leaders and their communities. As our team explained our efforts, the leaders listened intently, their faces reflecting the weight of responsibility and the heartbreak they felt for their communities . Toward the end of the meeting, a few

We Are Not Leaving: One Mission ONE MISSION This is an important update regarding Mission of Hope’s ongoing efforts to support our brothers and sisters in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Recently, the Haitian government requested our assistance in providing critical food and aid to some of the country's most vulnerable areas. In response—and with a firm conviction not to look away—we have delivered over 544,320 meals to the border and are preparing to deploy our ship, True North, to deliver life-saving food and aid to areas cut off by gang violence and impassable roads. With escalating violence, Haiti continues to remain cut off from basic necessities and critical aid, and we have an opportunity and a responsibility as an organization to do whatever we can to serve the most vulnerable. T

One Mission Update: True North Deployed ONE MISSION UPDATE TRUE NORTH DEPLOYED We are excited to share that True North, our disaster response ship, departed Key West over the weekend and is currently en route to Haiti. Its arrival in Haiti is anticipated later this week. This marks another significant step in our ongoing efforts to support communities in urgent need. While True North represents just one essential part of our broader One Mission initiative, its role is pivotal in delivering life-saving food and critical aid to the most vulnerable populations. We are committed to keeping you informed every step of the way as this mission unfolds. Upon arrival, True North will remain stationed in Haiti, actively supporting various relief efforts with partner organizations, schools, and orphan

Worth the read—an Op-Ed from Drew Garrison on the escalating crisis in Haiti. The people of Haiti are hurting. They are trapped in a cycle of suffering that has persisted for generations, worsened by the greed of a select few who fight for and hold all the power. Right now, there are over 5.4 million people dealing with severe food insecurity. More people have been killed due to gang violence in the first ten months of 2024 than all of last year. Nearly 800,000 people have been displaced from their homes. This country has a history of resilience and potential among its people, yet the current reality of its citizens is marked by instability, fear, and a struggle for survival because a handful of people choose profit over people. Those in positions of power, domestic and abroad, who exploit

Constanza Partnership: Fellowship and Beyond “When you are invested in the community, you are not just invested in the church, you are invested in the greatest need of the community.” -Josue Silverio A small community in the DR, Constanza, has been a church partner of ours for a little over a year. Through this partnership and working with the River Church on their most recent mission trip, lives have been changed, both in Constanza and the US. When Constanza first started out as a partnership, 7 different house churches met weekly. These house churches were set up by Pastor Rafael to bring the community together. Every week, churches would meet, and relationships continued to grow. The name of Jesus was preached, and people began to give their lives to Christ. When these groups met initia

Farm Field Day | Hope Through Farming Field Day Mission of Hope’s Farmer Training and Ag Programs are designed to empower Haitian farmers with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to grow crops and have sustainable food sources. Being equipped with this knowledge and skillset is incredibly beneficial, especially given the current nutrition crisis Haiti is experiencing. This past month, as part of the Farm Field School project, the staff organized a Field Day. It's an occasion for farmers to share advanced techniques needed to maximize crop yields and revolutionize local farming practices and adoption. This year, stations were put together to explain the different crops to the guests. Over 250 people attended. The Crop Stations Despite the ongoing food shortage, Mission of Hope is