Star of Hope International America Inc

My name is James Jira, the head teacher of Star of Hope Jimba Nursery and Primary school here in Mombasa Kenya. Jimba village (where I was born and raised) is located in a semi-arid area characterized by high poverty and illiteracy levels due to a long era of residents underestimating the value of education. The locals have long depended on seasonal farming to earn a living. Star of Hope Jimba Nursery and Primary school is one of the few schools in the area changing this narrative! Over 400 children from the area gather at our school 5 times a week to get the much-needed education and school feeding program (breakfast and lunch meals). I am grateful to be part of the team helping my village change this narrative.

My name is Priscilla Sanguli, a teacher at Star of Hope Kenya schools. I love this organization because it aims to bring the best out of every child from a poor background in our community through education and school feeding program. As I interact with my pupils every day at school, I have come to realize the true purpose of my life, which is not only teaching, but also connecting with the children and understanding their struggles. This has helped me serve them better. Star of hope schools is more special than the other schools I worked in. This is because the organization has the best interests at heart, for both children and staff. Personally, I have felt their love beyond measure. When I fell seriously ill, the other staff and my pupils came to visit me every day at the hospital and even paid my medical bill. Today I am back in class giving back to my community and praising God for this opportunity to be part of Star of Hope Kenya.

I have been a Star of Hope donor for many years and the organization works hard to stay up to date in providing easily accessible information about the projects I support.

I receive so much information about the child I am sponsoring. Everything is digital so I receive weekly information about the village the child lives in and also regular messages about the child. I can also send extra gifts and receive information about it getting there and see direct results of what I have given.

One of the most persistent challenges that poor school-going children in our communities face is malnutrition. They rarely eat at home because their parents cannot afford it! This has led to low turnouts, high rates of school dropouts and teenage pregnancy in our communities. Star of Hope International Foundation is making a difference through the School Feeding program. 1,400 Children are given 10 AM porridge and lunch at noon. This makes their learning process easy and fun and above all the children stay healthy. I am happy to be part of the team building a bright healthy future for the destitute children in our communities

For over 50 years the mission has been the same, Thank Goodness.
Star of Hope helps children where they are with: education, health care, community development, and feeding. All is done in the name of Christ.
Then they can change nations!

This organization is first on the ground in 15 countries, delivering humanitarian aid, food, clothing, emotional and spiritual support. Their Pastors and leaders in every country are making a difference in their countries with the help of numerous heroic partners of Star of Hope International. I am so proud to be affiliated with this non-profit organization and I trust the leadership/funding in their extraordinary work for over 40 years.

Wow, Star of Hope gets things done!!!
I gave to help the Haitian people after their most recent earthquake. We are now receiving updates showing Star of Hope delivering food packages to 700 families. They take care of the people in the countryside who are often forgotten by the big relief organizations. Thank you, Star of Hope for taking care of the people who get overlooked.

I've worked with Star of Hope in multiple countries. What's special about Star of Hope is that they are physically in the communities they serve. Building and running schools, feeding children, and whatever else the need is.

Great organization!! I’ve seen great testimonies of children been given a new beginning in life through Star of Hope International America!!

What an amazing nonprofit!!! I sit on the BoD for Star of Hope and am continually amazed how genuine the leadership's desire and efforts are to support children in Haiti and around the world. Truly blown away by this group and the results they achieve!!

I know Haitians who are involved in giving and receiving aid through Star of Hope. They tell me personally that the organization's work and practical support is crucial to surviving the current crisis and anarchy in that difficult place. Donated money actually gets directly to the people and locations where needed. A miracle beyond my own life experience considering that the roads are blocked by rioting and food is hard to find. Star of Hope is making a life or death difference in that country. I'm glad to be able to give to their ministry.

Star of Hope has helped so many children and helped spread the gospel. I have seen how hard they work and I have seen the results.

Simply put we need more organizations like them.

Star of Hope International America is really making a great impact and changing lives of the children under Star of Hope Ghana Projects by sponsoring the teaching of the Gospel through the AWANA programe. The AWANA Bible Teaching programme is having transforming effects on the children; they are more disciplined and their knowledge about God is greatly improved. The most heartwarming aspect of this programme is that children from non-Christain homes who may never have had the opportunity to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ now have the opportunity to hear, learn and enjoy the word of God; all in fulfillment of the "Great Commission"
Thank you Star of Hope International USA and all Donors.

Star of Hope International has shine its light in the lives of many children and youth from our communities here in Mombasa Kenya. Since its inception in 1986 here in Kenya, it has continued to provide quality primary education and a school feeding program to children from destitute backgrounds in Mikindani and Rabai areas of Mombasa. Currently, it runs three primary school projects that hosts over 1300 children and a youth training center hosting 32 youths training in Tailoring, dress-making and embroidery. The organization has created a positive impact to our communities by providing our children and youth with opportunities to create a brighter future for themselves and eventually help bring their families out of poverty. The organization has also a special program that provides secondary education scholarships to candidates that perform well in the final primary school examination. Those who do not qualify for secondary school education are given opportunity to train in our youth training center to gain life-long skills to allow them to earn a living through seeking job employment or starting a business. We thank God for the great work Star of Hope International is continuing to do in our society.

For several years now my husband and I have been sponsors of a young girl from Haiti and a young boy from Argentina. These children receive Bibles, school supplies, meals and much more through the donations to SOH. Wells have been provided for fresh water and school buildings have been built so these youngsters may have a quality education. Star of Hope is an outstanding organization that selflessly helps underprivileged children in many countries around the world.

I am a volunteer for Star of Hope. I went to Haiti in 2009, right before the earthquake to help rebuild an Orphanage. I have been back several times after the quake to help with the rebuilding of Orphanages and Churches. I have seen personally the great work that Star of Hope has accomplished. The children that attend their schools are fed spiritually and physically. Many of the children would not have food, water, or Christ if it wasn't for Star of Hope. Many new water wells, where there was no water, have been drilled and are now producing. I will continue to donate and volunteer for them as long as I am physically able. Dan

Most worthy cause I know! They make such an impact in the lives of children everywhere!

WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH BIBLES AND EVANGELISTS.
WE CAN NOT SAY MORE AS WE ARE NOT REALLY ALLOWED TO SAY THAT THING.
GOD BLESS STAR OF HOPE SWEDEN USA AND SUPPORTERS.
PTL

Star of Hope staff are so kind and volunteer locally all the time. We get reports back from Haiti on what is going on. We like that they did not abandon Haiti rebuilding after so much other bad stuff happened in 2017, storms and so.

Good to know some stay with the plan.

As the chairperson of the board of trustees of Star of Hope International America, Inc. I am so excited about our current fund raising campaign called "Skip It to Give It." It is such an easy thing to do but can bring about such a difference in the life of the children we serve in Haiti and around the world. If you feel lead to help Star of Hope and the children of Haiti, please to to https://campaign.starofhope.us/skipittogiveit .
Thanks, from all the children!

Star of Hope really does bring hope to thousands of people! I’ve had the honor of working with Mark & Maria Presson on many occasions and SOH, the Presson’s and other SOH missionaries are making a tangible difference in the kingdom of Christ by meeting the physical and spiritual needs of many different people groups all over this world. This organization is extremely honest and trustworthy and an absolute joy to participate in to make a difference in the lives of others ultimately winning them to Christ!

Star of Hope is a wonderful organization that works to meet the needs of so many children in various countries. They help with day to day needs as well as send additional support by way of money, supplies and volunteers in times of disaster. I am so honored to work with such an organization!

Star of Hope's outreach creates lasting positive change not just for those it seeks to help but also for their donors and volunteers. Each minute volunteered for this organization creates a lasting difference and each donation given creates a bigger momentum towards a better tomorrow. Star of Hope truly strives to reach and impact vulnerable populations and I love supporting them in each endeavor I can.

I have been involved with Star of Hope since 2009. I have always been skeptical of these nonprofit organizations and how the donated monies are spent. But when I met the staff and actually went to Haiti, I personally saw how and where the money is used. I am very pleased with the work that Star of Hope does for those in need. I have now been to Haiti 8 times helping rebuild Schools, Churches, Orphanages, etc. Star of Hope is a great Christian based organization that does a lot for those in need. I will continue to support Star of Hope as long as I can!

Star of Hope is fairly new to us, but learning more and more about their "full meal deal" of helping in so many areas of our world. We have ordered from the Christmas catalogue the last two years for our grandchildren and they have enjoyed knowing that there are some families being blessed with goats and chickens - supplying much needed food and productivity. We also have invested in the summer Conference for families and are hoping this year to visit on site, Lord willing. We are very impressed with this Non-Profit that is bringing so much profit to peoples' lives!

I knew of a very specific need at the orphanage in Haiti that my family wanted to fund with a gift last year. The staff at Star of Hope were very helpful in answering my questions and communicating with the field director in Haiti on our behalf. Time was critical in completing the particular transfer we had to make and Mark Presson, the CEO, helped in expediting the process even though he was on vacation at the time. The money was delivered in time and faithfully to the people responsible in Haiti. So donors can be assured that Star of Hope mission works as a team from the top leaders to the field directors to do the task effectively and make the donor team know that they are appreciated. I would endorse their work without reservation.

Hard to find organizations committed to doing work in Haiti. It's the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and to many seems overwhelming helpless. Star of Hope is doing great work there at all levels.

This Christian organization provides an amazing ministry to children around the world. They serve the child's physical needs with food and clothing, the child's educational needs as they bring the school to the villages with out education and most importantly the eternal spiritual needs as they teach the word of God.

We have partnered with Star of Hope for several years and have been extremely pleased with this excellent organization. All of the staff are very dedicated and work hard to ensure their important ministry is done with excellence and integrity. Highly recommend!

Star of Hope is an organization that helps people all over the world with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. They love people and love Jesus!

Star of Hope takes care of the holistic needs of children and families alike. They're a positive force in negative world.

I have been involved in volunteering and working with Star of Hope's staff for the last 10 years participating and speaking at their national conferences for parents and children with disabilities in Romania and visiting many families at home in their own environment. I witnessed the love and compassion of all the staff, employees, volunteers working at Star of Hope International showed to the most vulnerable "the least" population in such a great need for physical, emotional, spiritual and financial support. Over the years only in Romania thousands of families with children with disabilities have been helped and supported physically, spiritually, emotionally and financially on a daily bases and sponsored through the years by Star of Hope International who provided medical and health care, education, food, clothes, shelters, medications, toys for children, animals for self-sustaining, which lifted the burden of parents caring for their disabled children with no resources for daily living and giving them hope for the future. Many of these families have been trained, educated and empowered to help themselves and others in the same situation. Living under communist in the past they never knew that their is hope in God's promises, never had a Bible to read in their life and did not know how to pray to receive strength from our Heavenly Father in their struggles with their physical and emotional pain. Star of Hope International works relentlessly through their professionals and developed programs to help these children with disabilities to be integrate in society and to increase their self esteem and to improve their quality of life. I am amazed by Star of Hope and my heart always has been touched by their love and care for these children with special needs for life.

Star of Hope's work with children ranks among the best in the world.

Star of Hope is a wonderful and heart-warming organization that is well worth contributing to. I sponsor a child and receive frequent updates about my sponsor child, as well as news on what the organization is up to.

I have been involved with Star of Hope since 1986 and today like what is happeing even more! As President & CEO I am priviledged to take volunteers on work teams. When I see the sparkle in the eyes of these volunteers as they meet some of the chldren we help, it is a great sense of accomplishment.

In 2014 we managed to save a school in Haiti, build 2 churches, provide conferences for parents caring for children with disabilities and added classrooms to existing schools. This organization is well worth supporting!

I like the info I get comes via email and not expensive printed stock!
Then, my money helps my kid more, well done SOH you rock!

I have been part of Star Of Hope in Argentina for many years. I can summarize that Star Of Hope is a project that is growing through the time in a constantly way. Star Of Hope is a great institution, because it is responsible for the commitment to fulfill and extend the vision of his founder Erik Gunnar Eriksson! I can tell that many men and women have passed through years, but the project of love still continues growing, and extending around the world!

The last 20 years I have been involved in many projects. It started in Romania, Latvia, Belarus, Russia, Republic of Moldova and China. The main focus has been to
• Increase the knowledge of the members of the primary organizations of different NGO in the field of NGO management;
• Develop the service of the support of children and young adults with peculiarities in development as well as their families in local communities;
• Increase the activity of members of the primary organizations;
• Adjust and strengthen in organizational structures interdepartmental interaction of the public and organizations working in sphere of help to children and young people with disabilities and to their families;
• To draw the attention of mass-media and the wide public to the problems of children and young adults with peculiarities in development, of the families bringing them up.
-To challenge the authorities to take their responsibilities.

The results are amazing how many parents has been empowered, children integrated in society and prevention of child abandonment.

I went to Kenya and saw first hand the great work Star of Hope is doing in Mombasa. The way that their work gave hope to children and families was great and moved my heart.

Star of Hope shares God's love all over the world. More then 500 children received help from Star of Hope in Russia! Hundreds of kids in St.Petersburg received an opportunity to live at the family instead of the orphanage due to the support of their biological mother from Star of Hope!

I have seen through visits, the many children in Haiti who get help with education as well as Christian lessons this is fantastic as they get a chance to get ahead in life.

I have seen through the last 25 years with Star of Hope the return in investment, the changed lives. Thousands of children in 16 countries have been able to secure a basic education and get a firm grasp that their future is open.

I am excited about the future and educating more of the same and of course see who continues to college and a professional life and of course see how many that give back to their local community.

I thank God for this wonderful child that He sent to our family. He changed radically our life and made us see things and the whole world from his point of view. His world is much better and much cleaner than the one in which we lived until now.
Cristian is a little boy which now has been 10 years since he has been diagnosed with autism at age of 7 years old. Until that age we kept going to different doctors that underlined some “alleged problems”. The child start talking at age of 4 years and a half and at about 3 years we went to a doctor which said: “Don’t worry, Blaga spoke for the first time at 5 at the first word was silly”. I left with a bitter taste because I had other expectations from him.
Two years ago I found out about Star of Hope, where I found a big, strong and very united family with human beings eager to offer us help and unconditionally support. Here I have found the serenity and comfort I needed. Cristi comes here for speech therapy and psychotherapy surrounded by very agreeable people for him (autistic children don’t empathize with everyone).
Thanks to all of staff members because they are doing a great job informing the parents from all points of view, helping us in impasse and keeping us together by organizing all kinds of meetings (with moms, with dads, and children). This matter a lot for us as a family with a child with special needs, we feel understood and safe.
It would be a lot more to say about the Star of Hope foundation, about our family experience but I pray for everyone’s health so we could keep collaborating because we need you so much.
Thank you Star of Hope for being there for us!

Razvan says that his life is a struggle, a ceaseless struggle and chess is royal sport, a sport for mind. He also says that if the king is alone, he can do nothing. The same is for the queen or the horse. In the life everything happens in the same manner. His life started in 1996 in a placement center. Two years later, Star of Hope started to be part of his life. He was a lovely boy that could not sit as others did. He was always in his bed. It was the autumn of 1998 when Star of Hope Romania was set up al local organization, with office in Iasi. It was the same period when Razvan was noticed by the members of multidisciplinary team of Star of Hope. The child was diagnosed with a severe illness in the bones and was abandoned at birth. Razvan will understand only a couple of years after, that meeting Star of Hope also meant meeting with the one that was to become his mother, this means me. The medic from the village asked me: “Why did I take him?” Couldn’t I find another? Razvan heard this and asked me: “Why did he say this?” And then I told him: “Razvan I did not gave birth to you, I choose you.” And then Razvan understood.
Before Razvan managed to use both legs for walking, it took a lot of endurance. But without Star of Hope support, none of the 6 surgical operations would have been possible. Now I thank God for helping him walk. Because I heard that most children with this diagnosis never walk. Even the doctor that operated was very surprised… “He can walk? When I operated him I had no hope for recovery…” “Because we asked for it.“ “I have never thought that he will ever walk” and when he saw Razvan he could not believe it. Thanks to Star of Hope, the life of Razvan fundamentally changed. Now he lives a normal life. He is a happy child. Razvan walks without support, can write and is doing well in school. He has many friends. In order to have Razvan today going to normal school, enjoying life with the loved ones, it was needed that 15 years ago Star of Hope Romania was set up, with support from mother organization Star of Hope International.

Our story begins 7 years ago, in 2006. Like young people, at 21 years old, with enthusiasm regarding our future plans, with faith in God and with jobs, the future was ahead us. But this was only the beginning…
In short time we had to take some difficult decisions – for some we were prepared and we passed over them, the other we could not handle and the consequences were big – leisure time, career, budget, but all this help us to be mature, to be strong as a family and help us to see our potential which God putted in us.
When I finished the University I gave birth to my first child, Clara Bianca. She is 5 years old. At that time we were living in a flat. Because we didn’t want to have only one child, but more, we decided to move out in a house to have more space for the entire family. After 2 years we had a boy, Fillip Timotei, who has Down syndrome.
It was like a shock for us and I started to do everything like a routine, like a duty, searching for answers for the entire situation. I’ve find out about Star of Hope Romania Foundation from another families who have children with Down syndrome. In 2011 I’ve decided to do something for my child and I went to Star of Hope to ask for help. There I received information, I participated at meetings with other parents and we decided to fight for the rights of our children. For a while Fillip went at individual therapy and now he is integrated in a group of children who have the same age. I also worked with him a lot at home. Now he can walk, he can eat by self, he imitates the adults. Fillip is 3 years old. After he was born we moved out and now are living in a house.
Last year, in 2012, God gave us another baby, a girl, Theodora Sophia. Fillip loves his sister very much and together they learn how to share, to speak, to use the potty and other things.
Our future is not in our hands, but we try to be prepare for tomorrow. „All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits“. (Proverbs 16:2) „The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.” (Proverbs 21:31).

Denis’ Story

Denis is 5 years old. He was diagnosed with Autism and his mother is his personal assistant. They live about 30 km from Iasi, kilometers that they are doing every day to come at the Foundation Star of Hope’ Centre in Iasi, where Denis receive the help that he needs. His father left them and he did not contribute with any money to help Denis or to sustain his education.

When Denis went to the kindergarten, in the village, his mother observed that he was not like the other children: he did not answer to the questions, he did not ask for help, he did not draw, he did not play with the other children, he did not ask to go to the toilet and he did not eat without help.

His mother found out about Star of Hope Romania Foundation and she asked for help. Denis started with individual therapy and after that he was integrated in the group of children, five days per week and four hours per day.

Denis developed new skills in a year of therapy. So he started to eat without help, to ask what he needs, he goes himself to the toilet using the symbols for each activity. He has educational activities that he likes, he learned the numbers, letter, colors, animals and he started to speak.

I'm Antonina Gavajuc, Manager of Association for Supporting of Children with Special Needs from Republic of Moldova. During the period of the time, from 2006 to the present, Star of Hope International became a true Star of hope for our children with disabilities from Moldova. Through many implemented projects their financial and logistical support has brought a lot of changes in our country at different levels: authorities, society, institutions, families. One of the most important support that we have received in the organizational development and change of experiences, which is essential in our activity continuing our mission for support of children with disabilities and their families. For our organization is a pleasure and blessing to work together with this organization! Star of Hope International really makes a difference!

My name is Ciobanu Cristian. My daughter is 4 years old and she comes to Star of Hope since she was 11 months. She has Down Syndrome.
Coming here, at Star of Hope Center, she learned a lot; to socialize with other kids, with grown-ups and she learned to walk.
I thank the ones who are part of Star of Hope foundation because they take care of my child and provide for her what she needs, so she can develop properly. For that she makes therapy at the Star of Hope Center in Iasi.

Star of Hope helps children throughout the world! I'm so proud to be a part of this organization. Whether it's nutrition, spiritual development, education, or building social skills, Star of Hope helps children to become strong adults in this world.

I am James Manadong. I am so thankful to Star of Hope, because of their humanitarian missions to help alleviate the sufferings of the poor and the destitute.

I and my family are one of those who benefited from all their good deeds.

Through Star of Hope Educational program, I was albe to study in college and pursue my dream to become a nurse. Yes, I am now a male registered nurse.

Glory to God in the highest for all His mercy and favor in my life. Now, I can see the light ahead of me!

My name is Erwin Dolera. I am most thankful to Star of Hope for being an instrument that my life now is quite different when I was a young boy living in Payatas, in a big dumpsite of garbage in Metro Manila.

I came across Star of Hope when their personnel did relief operations to the dumpsite in Payatas several years ago. I was taken as one of their sponsored child. I was a young lad then. It was through their Education al Program that I am what I am now. I am so happy that I was able to graduate in my four (4) years college course. I finished my Mass Communication degree.

As of now, I am working in a reputable television station here in Metro Manila. Now, I can buy the food that I was just dreaming when I was a young boy. I am sharing the blessings of my salary to my relatives.

My name is April Mae Dela Cruz. I am so grateful to Star of Hope Educational Program, that through its sponsorship program, I was able to study from elementary, high school and to college. My college degree is Computer Science.

Now, I am gainfully employed and able to support myself, including my family.

I thank my sponsors with all of my heart for giving me a better hope in life!

As a donor, I continually receive updates on "my child", including pictures, little written notes and even a sketch he drew. The Team at Star of Hope is always friendly when I speak with the US office personnel. They are also extremely knowledgeable and current about the best ways to help children in countries that do not have all we to for granted here in the U. S.

I know that the money I donate through Star of Hope goes to help the Children I intend for it to go and not spent mostly on "administration and overhead."

Star of Hope is such a blessing to my countrymen in the Philippines. I saw the progress of the school of Star of Hope in Taytay, Rizal, Philippines where it started from very few enrollees and now it grows from leaps and bounds . It is for this reason that I am interested to be part of this nonprofit organization and see how I can involve in it !

I have a great working relationship with Star of Hope International America. They are very caring and understanding of my time and abilities. They never ask for more than I can give. I feel my precious time as a volunteer is benefiting many and I hope accomplishes a lot.

I am one of the newest board members for Star of Hope International America Inc. I joined Star of Hope because of their statement, "We are working to create a world where children become educated, healthy adults who are involved in their communities and share their love of Jesus Christ." In my short tenure on the board I have been impressed with the other board members, the leadership, and staff. They are a very dedicated group of individuals who have nothing but the best in mind for the children and families they serve. I am not sure just when I might be able to go on one of their work teams but look forward to doing so in the future.

I am a trustee and volunteer with the non profit organisation "Hands of Hope". We are from the Isle of Man but work in the NE of Romania. Our Romanian charity "Lumina Pentru Copii" supports the work of Star of Hope Romania.
We have seen tremendous changes in the children with special needs who have had an opportunity to attend the Star of Hope centres. Children who had no chance in the Romanian state system of being given the one to one support that they needed. We have seen children being enabled to develop and have their lives transformed. The parents of these children are also supported by the Star of Hope organisation and encouraged to join parent associations where they "as a group" can voice the needs of their children local authorities and also give each other support. The parents are often marginalised by the needs of their children and the group support and understanding that they get enables them to have strength to continue to care for their children.
It is a joy to know these parents and their children. I know every one of them would express their thanks to Star of Hope for the love and care that they and their children have received.

Star of Hope International America Inc has done god's work in assisting the poorest children in the world.

This organization also works with an open hand to assist in building relationships and serving locally and internationally.

These are some of the finest folks in the world!

I volunteer to help Star of Hope increase its social media outreach. I have found this organization's leaders to be exceptionally passionate about their work. They are so passionate about the kids and families they help, it is contagious. SOH also has an amazing global view with connections around the world. I know this makes the more proficient and efficient in serving those in need.

We've seen lots of child sponsorship programs on the TV but never seriously considered becoming a sponsor. I confess...the sight on TV of the conditions where the kids lived touched our hearts but we didn't know the company and the trust was just not there to sign up.

While visiting with a dear friend, we heard about the SOH program for sponsoring kids. Wow!!! Administrative costs are very low, the SOH staff are friendly and helpful, and they see to it that the donated money goes to the kids to help with food and education. They gladly answered all my questions before signing on.

We are now the proud sponsors of a special young Toba boy in Argentina and could not be happier! For over a year, we have been able to share with friends and family that we have added a godson to our family. We thought he would be the one thrilled to have a sponsor but we've discovered that the sponsor surely gets an equal amount of happiness.

Thanks to SOH, our joy level is sky high. The SOH folks are amazing and do a fabulous job managing their sponsorship program. I encourage everyone to take a look at the program and see if a child grabs their heart like this young boy grabbed ours.

SOH is real folks doing good work! It doesn't get any better than this!

In the sea od NGO's or PVO's some are dedicated and produce successes year after year. How do you find them in real life. A web site, a photo or a friend? Who can say in this changing world where fact and internet become blurred. I have been attached to Star of Hope for 25 years and enjoy seeing the fruit year after year. For me it's not about anything more than helping kid's break the chains of poverty through education! Nothing elaborate, no spin, no tricks and of course no million dollar advertising expence - just sound education in sound environments year after year producing graduates.

Join Star of Hope and Change a life, it might be yours!

I am Mark Presson a Board member and a life changer, join me.
www.starofhope.us

MY FIRST CONTACT WITH SOH-HAITI WAS 22 YEARS AGO.SINCE THEN I REMAINED VERY CLOSE TO THEIR STAFF AND HELPED THEM SEVERAL TIMES IN SOLVING SOME ISSUES IN THE COMMUNITY.I HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED THE QUALITY OF THEIR WORK AND THEIR EFFORTS TO USE THE DONORS MONEY TO THE BENEFIT OF THE NEEDIEST KIDS OF HAITI.LEAN AND EFFICIENT STAFF!I WAS INVITED TO JOIN THEIR LOCAL BOARD 5 YEARS AGO AND AM PROUD TO SERVE IN SUCH A GREAT ORGANIZATION.GEORGES HUDICOURT

Greetings in the precious name of Jesus Christ, we are thankful to God for SOH Trinidad, we have two schools that are functioning well, one in St. Joseph and one in Maloney, we do reflect on the importance of the visit that SOH USA made to Trinidad a few years ago at the time the school in St. Joseph which was made of secondhand ply board and secondhand galvanize was in a terrible state, beyond repair as termites had eaten most of the wood and the building was falling apart, it was a timely visit of a team of workers headed by Bro. Barry that saved the day. The building was demolished and they worked hard to erect a concreate structure, because of the time constraint the building was not completed but funds were supplied so that during their absence work continued, today we have a beautiful building that underwent further advancement and houses 40 children in a deprived community. SOH America has been a good support towards SOH Trinidad and has been able to intervene at critical times in helping the work here to achieve its objectives. We recall a crisis at Maloney in the collapse of the roof where SOH America raised funds so that the roof of the school could be repaired, we are thankful for all the past and present support that SOH America have given towards the SOH projects in Trinidad. We look forward to a healthy, fruitful relationship that will continue to be of benefit to the needy children in both communities, thanks so much to the sponsorship and inspirational leadership that Bro. Barry, Mark Presson, Maria Presson and the team of workers that are working towards the improved lives of the children of SOH Trinidad.

I was fortunate to have traveled to Haiti with Star of Hope in February of 2012. What an amazing experience! I saw firsthand the work that Star of Hope is doing and the impact they are having on a country that has so little and has so many needs. As we toured the schools and villages I saw the look on the faces of the children. The look on their faces was all the confirmation I needed to believe/know that Star of Hope is accomplishing great things and is loved by all they have touched . Thank you Star of Hope for opening my heart and mind.

I am please to have been a long term donor to Romanian Mothers and their work with children with disabilities. I have seen that Star of Hope has made a great impact for the children of Ramania!

I have had the honour to work with many of the wonderful people in this organization and I know how much effort and heart they put into their work. They are truly amazing!!! I've also visited their work with disabled children in Latvia and I was touched to tears over the joy these children show over the opportunities they've got. I've also had the priviledge to go visit Estrela da Esperanca in Montes Claros, Brazil, where the child I sponsor goes to day-care. It was a heart-warming experience I shared with my own daughter and something none of us will ever forget!

I visited the Boyer School in Haiti to look at my gift being used and was amazed at the level and scope of construction. They told me 5 schools had been rebuilt by Star of Hope after the quake. It was a great trip and the staff was open and honest. Its nice that the kids will get to go to school again.