Introducing Lan Vwa: A Chance to Dream Joconal, Guatemala—“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Karina Leiva asked a group of young children in a small farming village. Looks of confusion spread over their faces. Not grasping what she could mean, one child chimed in, “A farmer? I guess?” And another stated, […]
A Storm, A Baby and a Safe Home Cerro Grande, Honduras—Pastor Walter, from Iglesia Dios Habla Hoy, had heard about an unusual lightning strike in the nearby mountain village of Cerro Grande. During a recent storm, lightning had struck a tree, nearly splitting it in two right in front of a small family home. When […]
La Germania, Honduras—During the week Rodimiro serves his coffee pickers and oversees the growing of your Honduran coffee. On the weekend? He serves his neighbors in La Germania, sharing the hope that can be found in Christ. Rodimiro recently heard about the village near his coffee farm with no access to clean water. Because the […]
Az de Oros, Chiapas, Mexico—The 23 families who make up the small, rural village of Az de Oros have always lacked access to safe drinking water. Because they must walk an hour each day to retrieve water, simple tasks such as bathing, cooking and laundry are difficult and leave the villagers especially vulnerable to disease. […]
Northern Uganda—Ugandan terrorist organization, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), has perpetuated unthinkable violence throughout Uganda over the last 30 years. Abducting children and training them as soldiers is among the worst of their crimes. During the LRA’s frightening reign, it’s estimated that more than 60,000 children have been left orphaned, uneducated, impoverished and in a […]
San José Tejulca, Puebla, Mexico—With only a very small water basin, the Ortiz family struggled to afford enough water for their daily needs. Because families in this village must pay for a truck to deliver clean water, having a large cistern means fewer deliveries and less expense. Just three months ago they began building a […]
Juchitan, Oaxaca, Mexico—Maria had been following Jesus for just a few weeks when an earthquake destroyed her home and immediately put her faith to the test. The devastating earthquake left Maria and her two sons, Roberto and Jose, with nothing. Though she had a new life in Christ and a community of believers to call […]
Siguatepeque, Honduras—When coffee berries are ripe, coffee pickers like Victor Portillo work diligently—often on steep hillsides in rainy and cool climates. Coffee picking requires long days and can be physically exhausting. If a coffee picker like Victor were to get sick, he would be unable to work and therefore unable to provide for his family. […]
Rwanda, Africa—Theonaste was 7 months old when his father brought him to the Rwanda Children Health Center, desperate for help. At only 8 pounds, Theonaste was severely malnourished. The nurses and leadership of Rwanda Children worked quickly to save his life. Theonaste’s story is common in Rwanda. One in 13 children never make it to […]
Puebla, Mexico— It had been years since Guille Rodriguez had entered a church building. Her husband left her and their three children to fend for themselves. Her children were not walking with the Lord. After a major earthquake last September, her home and her faith were shaken. One Sunday, she decided to attend Iglesia Biblica […]
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Throughout the year we are not always able to share with you every story that happens as a result of your choice to drink HOPE Coffee. However, we thought you might like to meet a few more people whose lives you changed this year! Thank you for choosing HOPE Coffee! (January) Puebla, Mexico– HOPE Coffee […]
