July
10
2014

The perseverance of Samuel Banda, artist

There’s a man who will live eternally in my memory as the most impressive example of human triumph over adversity I may ever know. His name is Samuel Banda, and I met him on my first trip to Malawi in 2008. He stood near my living quarters in Lilongwe alongside several paintings of his own,… continue reading
July
8
2014

Guiding Principle: Business Practices

At the core of the Just Hope project model are opportunities that are simple, repeatable and viable for the people we serve. All projects follow an established process that starts with an assessment, moves through project execution and concludes with an exit strategy that transfers ownership of the opportunity to local people, not committing our… continue reading
July
1
2014

Voices from Bauya

We made our second visit of 2014 to Sierra Leone in mid-May, and while there we worshiped on a Sunday morning at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Bauya. The sermon that day was a call to action to the villagers to have concern for each other and for the community, and to recall days gone… continue reading
June
25
2014

A fond farewell to Austin Smith

After nearly a year managing our project in Sierra Leone, Austin Smith has returned to the United States. We want to thank Austin for his work in Bauya, where he cultivated a number of strong relationships for Just Hope with local leaders, established a solid process for accounting and reporting, and leaves behind a well-built… continue reading
June
24
2014

Same ‘boots,’ different feet

You’ve heard us talk often about our ‘boots on the ground’ guiding principle and the exit strategy as an important part of our empowerment model. Bringing people up eventually has to include the transfer of responsibility, otherwise independence and the dignity that comes with it can never be achieved. After nearly a year with American… continue reading
June
12
2014

Guiding Principle: Boots On The Ground

All Just Hope projects are supervised by trustworthy, qualified managers who provide full-time oversight and reporting to ensure that money sent matches its intent. We provide regular, on-site project verification by executive leadership.
May
26
2014

Guiding Principle: Economic Empowerment

Just Hope empowers people to care for themselves and reclaim their dignity. We introduce business opportunities for people…
May
2
2014

Founder Karen Bruton honored by Wake Forest University

Karen Bruton recently accepted the Distinguished Alumni Award from Wake Forest University, where she earned…