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Our Vision
Hands of Hope helps mobilize communities to respond to the needs of women and children around the world. With an ever-expanding support base in the Chicago area, Hands of Hope works to raise community awareness regarding poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa and its relevance globally. We are confident in the integrity of the channels we have established so that contributions provide the highest possible impact for the most critical needs.
Current Projects
Holistic Resources to Mongu in the Western Province of Zambia
Limulunga Community School
- Funding a school building – over 500 children receive an otherwise unattainable education in this poverty stricken rural community
- Providing books, supplies and equipment
- Funding a “children in crisis” project for critical needs
Sustainable Agricultural Development
- Training, technical assistance and resource development in production and post harvest management for 300 rural farmers (2,400 people)
- Development of agricultural business services to create markets for farmer crops
- Access to credit and financial services to minimize risk and maximize return to farmers
Completed and Ongoing Projects
Medical
VVF Hostel and Vocational Training Center - Nigeria
50 bed hospital wing and a rehab center serving over 2,100 women suffering from horrendous gynecological problems as the result of early childhood marriages and subsequent pregnancies.
Economic
Microfinance Loans - Congo, Rwanda, Uganda
Provide women seed money to establish or expand viable businesses and provide sustainable income with affordable financing that changes the future of families and transforms poverty-stricken communities.
Goat Project - Zambia
Through a partnership with First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa, Hands of Hope provides goats to an expanding network of over 1000 poor rural women.
Refugee support – Southern Sudan
Clothing, medical assistance, agricultural supplies, mosquito nets and goats for 200 families who are returning home to rebuild their lives after 21 years of war.
Education
Education and Vocational Training Center for AIDS Orphans - Uganda
Working directly with First Lady Janet Museveni, we helped fund an educational complex that serves 400 orphans with secondary education and vocational training.
School for Blind Children - Zambia
Provided funding for clothing, bedding, first aid kits, musical instruments and transportation for Sefula School for the Blind which cares for 200 children with urgent needs.
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