In the midst of her vulnerability, she found herself pregnant and alone, completely abandoned by the child's father. She gave birth to a beautiful boy named Brighton.

Imagine the pressure of trying to prove yourself over and over for something completely out of your control, something you must do in order to survive to the next day.

Abandoned by her husband even after he was released from prison, she did not know where to turn or even how to make ends meet. What were her options as a single mother in rural Africa without an education or skills?

Wycliff is one of many of our students who has truly risen above his circumstances and already has a powerful influence on his peers and in his community.

When they were very young children, tragic, sudden loss of their parents left Morine and her two siblings completely alone.

"Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light."---Norman B. Rice

40% of girls are married by age 18 and 14% have given birth between the ages of 15 and 19 (Atlas of African Health Statistics, 2017). Many of these young girls then raise their children without the involvement of the father, dropping out of school and struggling to make ends meet.

These godly men and women who were sponsored as children demonstrate the light and life of Jesus as they go out into the world. They use their gifts to build up their communities, churches and families and use their resources to help others in need, just as someone long ago reached out to help them.

Tears were pouring from his eyes when I told Patrick we could add his son to our sponsorship program.

As Samuel came running up to meet me, I was overcome by the intense joy flowing from this delightful child!

When Hellen received the news that her nephew was sponsored, she was overwhelmed with tears! Hellen had been praying for this day to come as she struggled to meet Enock's basic needs on her own.

As I looked around at the sweet faces of Hope Africa's sponsored children, I was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the many generous sponsors who lovingly give of their resources and hearts for them.

“A Father to the Fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy dwelling.” Psalm 68:5