HOPE International

After interning at HOPE for 11 weeks and seeing how HOPE lives their mission in every aspect of their work and lives, I am really impressed even more by their ministry to the poor. HOPE has a great impact on alleviating poverty around the world. The staff is enthusiastic about investing their time and expertise for taking part in that mission and takes their job seriously. By excercising excellence and holding each other accountable around the globe by prayer, friendships and training, not only the international staff is impacted but through them also the clients experience life changing values. HOPE's approach is holistic and takes all aspects of life into account, making lasting changes in the lifes of the poor.

HOPE International is a non-profit of excellence. I spent eleven weeks at HOPE volunteering and was positively impacted by the degree of genuine care and authenticity I saw expressed in the office between staff and through partnerships abroad. Not only does HOPE have great intentions to reach those in need and share with them the love of Christ by word and deed, but HOPE strives to be wise and knowledgable in their technical programs for microfinance and savings and credit associations. This organization is growing rapidly; yet, the growth is wisely measured and analyzed so as to best be stewards of that growth. HOPE International is an organization of great value that seeks to love its neighbor all around the world and do that by being excellent in every detail throughout its scope.

I have never encountered a more Biblically founded ministry balanced with conservative financial wisdom. In looking for ways in which the resources I have been given could impact the world, I stumbled onto HOPE. More than just a good investment, it became a passion. HOPE does a remarkable job of connecting the investors and the sponsors and working to change the lives of both parties. HOPE is making a monumental difference in the hearts and the homes of people throughout the world and I am so honored to be able to help.

Hope International stands out among Christian organizations that I have interacted with. Hope strives for professionalism. They make the most of each dollar, but they don't cut corners. Hope is a community of people who have a vision - to empower those in poverty, both physically and spiritually - and who work enthusiastically to realize that dream.

HOPE International is not only an incredible microfinance organization with a wholistic approach, but a group of folks that care tremendously about connecting with their donors beyond the donation of funds. HOPE wants to form partnerships, develping educated, passionate advocates.

My personal story with HOPE shows just this. While I've been a supporter of HOPE for a few years, I decided to raise money for HOPE through the 2010 Chicago Marathon. When I contacted HOPE I had expected to just request a few materials in order to aid in fundraising. Instead, their enthusiastic support led to a personal fundraising website, weekly reports of my progress, and a heart-felt card from the Lancaster staff when the race did not go quite as well as hoped.

This relationship only encouraged me as a donor and partnering advocate for the role microfinance can play in the race to end poverty. I'm not involved with efforts in the Chicagoland area to spread the word of HOPE's work.

An incredible organization working to serve!

HOPE International is one of those few organizations that really gets it right when it comes to combining development work and mission work. I was a field volunteer, so I was able to see first hand what their partnership and level of expertise in microfinance looked like. If you want you money and time to go where it will truly be used for a long-lasting kingdom impact, then give it to HOPE because you won't be disappointed.
HOPE's commitment to excellence is astounding. Never before have i seen Christians really commit themselves to excellently designing graphic design materials well or excellently taking the audit processes of field sites so seriously.

I was an intern at HOPE for 10 weeks and got a great insight into the organization. It is composed of great people who dedicate many hours to serve the poor in many of the world's developing countries. Alongside their commitment, they serve with strong technical expertise and a genuine heart for the underprivileged

Hope International provides funding for opportunities that allow people in some of the poorest nations of the world, to actually get out of poverty. They do this through effective micro-loans, training, coaching and encouragement.

HOPE International is a truly amazing ministry. The concept of not just giving a hand out, but a hand up is very compelling. HOPE has been able to help many people to break generational poverty through the means of micro-finance loans. We are truly blessed to play a small part of such a great ministry.

We've supported HOPE International for nearly two years. We love the mission, the passion of the representatives, the personal communications, and the overall integrity of the organization. We truly feel like the money we regularly donate directly makes a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. It gives them purpose, dignity, encouragement, responsibility and hope.

This organization gets it right. They have a mission that values people and looks for ways to help them that are not a "handout", but a help to getting themselves established and self-sufficient. Awesome goal, and amazing group of people.