Build Relationships. Break Poverty.

In June, we asked you, our thoughtful and curious community, what questions you had for Children’s HopeChest Russia Country Director, Katya Celenina.You asked, and Katya answered! In this month’s unique episode, we are featuring your fantastic questions for Katya. Support the show

In May, we asked you, our thoughtful and curious community, what questions you had for Children’s HopeChest Uganda Country Director, Joseph Elotu.You asked, and Joseph answered! In this month’s unique episode, we are featuring eight of your fantastic questions for Joseph. Support the show

One of the greatest assets that we all share is this beautiful planet that we call home!How are vulnerable communities taking a stand against climate change? This month, hear from five international Children's HopeChest staff about earth-friendly projects in their communities. These projects are creating lasting change and cultivating an appreciation for the environment in children and their families! Support the show

In community development that focuses on poverty alleviation, community projects are incredibly important to long-term self-sustainability.Have you ever been curious about how programs are chosen for each CarePoint community? Or how programs that are implemented in Russia are different from programs implemented in Uganda? How involved are local leaders, really, in the process of development plans? In this month’s  episode, we interview Tesfa Tsegaye Abebe, Children’s HopeChest’s International Operations Director. Tesfa shares about how HopeChest develops programs and projects alongside in-country staff and how operations and projects are unique to each country and community we partner with.Support the show

In January, we asked you, our thoughtful and curious community, what questions you had for Children’s HopeChest President and CEO, Ken Sparks.You asked, and Ken answered! In this month’s unique episode of “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” we are featuring eight of your fantastic questions for Ken. Listen in on this fun and conversational episode!Support the show

This first podcast episode of the year features HopeChest President and CEO, Ken Sparks. Hear about significant victories from 2020, as well as Ken’s vision for the organization in 2021. You don’t want to miss these exciting updates!Support the show

For many, this year has been a struggle with mental health. This month we are sharing an interview with Andrea Mazariegos and Jose Carlos Ramos, two Guatemala CarePoint Coordinators with backgrounds in psychology. To support children’s emotional health and provide discipleship during a season of lockdowns in Guatemala, they created an innovative program called a TEC Moment. Learn all about their vision behind this impactful program, hear how they have seen children’s lives radically transform through discipleship, and experience a mindfulness exercise with Jose in this exciting episode!Support the show

Having a resonant business is now about more than providing a great product or service.Did you know that 90% of Gen Z believes companies must act to help social and environmental issues and 75% will do research to see if a company is being honest when it takes a stand on issues. *Children’s HopeChest is stepping up to provide resources to businesses to launch their purpose into the world through global partnerships.Introducing, Greater Calling, a DBA of Children’s HopeChest that focuses on curating impactful business partnerships. The experts who are weighing in on authentic corporate social responsibility are host Wil Crooks, VP of Strategic Partnerships; and guests Jim Batten, former CFO of O’Reilly Automotive and most recently CFO of International Dehydrated Foods; Sam Montero, Program Manager in Guatemala; and Orion Netsanet, Partnership Development Representative.*Porter Novelli/Cone’s 2019 Gen Z Purpose Study___________________________________________________________Learn more at greatercalling.comFollo

How is the pandemic affecting one of the most impoverished communities in Kenya, and what is being done to meet critical needs and create opportunities for long-term change in that area? Hellen Makani, dynamic leader of Mt. Elgone CarePoint shares captivating stories that will fill your heart with hope. ____________________________________________________The transformation that you hear about in this month’s podcast is possible because of people like YOU who come alongside leaders, like Hellen, and empower them to be a force of change in their communities. As you listen to Hellen’s stories of how food support has saved lives at Mt. Elgone during the coronavirus pandemic, we ask that you consider a meaningful donation. >> www.hopechest.org/covid Support the show

Children’s HopeChest stands on the side of justice. Hear from Ken Sparks (HopeChest President and CEO), Rachel Andrews (VP of Community Partnerships), and Mickey Gutema (Ethiopia Country Director) about how Children’s HopeChest’s core values promote racial justice. Support the show

This month’s podcast episode is part two and the last of the multi-episode “day in the life” series featuring HopeChest’s Ugandan and Ethiopian in-country staff.Hear straight from Fikre, Yared, and Alex as they share stories from their daily work at HopeChest’s Ethiopia head office. Combined, these three leaders have 25 years of experience working in child advocacy. In this episode, Rachel makes them choose JUST ONE “most impactful story” that they have witnessed in their work. Don’t miss these stories of transformation that you, our listener and supporter, have been a part of.Support the show

While traveling last winter, VP of Community Partnerships, Rachel Andrews, sat down with Fikre, Yared, and Alex, who shared what their daily work is like at the head office in Ethiopia as Program Coordinators. In this episode, they share what the most rewarding and challenging aspects of their work are and how nonprofits are changing under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s leadership.A quirky thing about this episode is that it was recorded in the dark because the power went out! Listen to part one of this two-part interview with HopeChest’s incredible Ethiopia staff!Support the show

Combined, Ezra, Stella, and Philip have 15 years of experience leading communities in Uganda. Although Children’s HopeChest’s CarePoint community development begins by focusing on children, these three have a lot on their plates as they serve not only the children at their CarePoints, but their entire communities!These remarkable CarePoint Project Coordinators recently spent some time with Rachel Andrews, VP of Community Partnerships, to discuss what their daily work is like at the CarePoint; the encouragement that keeps them going when they face opposition and difficulties; and how they are seeing their communities change before their eyes.Join us in listening to the interesting and impactful lives of Ezra, Stella, and Philip in this first part of our multi-episode series.________________________________If you want to support future leaders in Uganda, please consider a donation to the Uganda Leadership and Development Program. When you empower a future leader, you empower a community. Consider giving an impa

Combined, Ezra, Stella, and Philip have 15 years of experience leading communities in Uganda. Although Children’s HopeChest’s CarePoint community development begins by focusing on children, these three have a lot on their plates as they serve not only the children at their CarePoints, but their entire communities!These remarkable CarePoint Project Coordinators recently spent some time with Rachel Andrews, VP of Community Partnerships, to discuss what their daily work is like at the CarePoint; the encouragement that keeps them going when they face opposition and difficulties; and how they are seeing their communities change before their eyes.Join us in listening to the interesting and impactful lives of Ezra, Stella, and Philip in this first part of our multi-episode series.________________________________If you want to support future leaders in Uganda, please consider a donation to the Uganda Leadership and Development Program. When you empower a future leader, you empower a community. Consider giving an impa

Not even a Colorado blizzard could stop these two from recording an episode for “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” In this month’s episode, Sam and Rachel (VP of Community Partnerships) talk through how HopeChest Guatemala’s programs are restoring dignity for children, their families, and entire communities.Samuel Montero has a passion for restoring people through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As Program Manager in Guatemala, he oversees projects and programs at CarePoints, mentoring CarePoint leaders and community entrepreneurs. Support the show

We’re publishing our first podcast of the year, and this one is in celebration of our 25th anniversary!During this exciting conversation, Sally Townsend (Chairperson of the Board) and Ken Sparks (CEO and President) share:about the first moment they felt deeply connected to HopeChest’s missionwhat we’ve learned after 25 years of fighting the cycle of poverty around the globe more about our clear and innovative vision for the future of child sponsorshiphow we’re celebrating our 25th anniversary (you’ll want to be there!)We’re making big moves toward an even greater focus on hope, dignity, and relationship. Hear how. Support the show

We use the word “transformation” a lot here at Children’s HopeChest. Sometimes, when a word is used so often, it can begin to feel lackluster. Today on the “Build Relationships. Break Poverty.” podcast, we are sharing six different stories of transformation to bring the word alive. Each story is unique and vividly depicts the transformation not only of the children at HopeChest CarePoints, but also of North American partners as well!If these stories resonate with you and want to join us in the fight to end the cycle of poverty, you can give a year end gift at: hopechest.org/transform Support the show

Today we are delighted to share a special conversation with Rachel Andrews (HopeChest VP of Community Partnerships) and Masha Bodrova (HopeChest Russia Finance and Program Coordinator), who have been dear friends for 21 years. In this month’s episode they discuss how HopeChest Russia has grown over the last 25 years, the decision Masha made that changed the trajectory of her life, and how building relationships with orphanage graduates is breaking the cycle of poverty and orphanhood. HopeChest Russia’s staff are our greatest resource in Russia. They are a lifeline connecting orphanage graduates to the CarePoints’ life-changing programs. Today we invite you to meet Masha, an incredible leader and a mentor for many of Russia’s orphaned youth.Support the show

Do you remember the songs that have transformed your life? The songs that have met you on dark days and carried you to brighter seasons? Music's power to heal and encourage is universal, but today Londiwe Dlamini is sharing stories of music empowering youth in Eswatini.Londiwe is the Music Ministry Leader and spends her time mentoring the most vulnerable children in Eswatini's CarePoint communities. Part of her work includes discovering and unlocking children's potential and helping them to translate that potential from music to other aspects of their lives.Londiwe leads from a place of understanding. In this month's episode, she shares how discovering her voice in the midst of a difficult childhood transformed her life. It's impossible to miss her passion for her work, and this episode is FULL of stories of hope.Support the show

Simon Okello is a man who makes instant friends. He has been working with Children’s HopeChest for over seven years and is Uganda’s Sponsorship and Communications Manager. In this position Simon gets to know the most vulnerable children and families in Uganda’s CarePoint communities and manages the processes of children joining and exiting the sponsorship program. He is loved by children at all of our Uganda CarePoints for his lightheartedness, compassion, advocacy, and many many jokes.Support the show