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…
March
26
2014

Boots on the ground: Austin Smith

Every Just Hope project is supervised by a trustworthy, qualified manager who provides oversight and reporting to ensure that the money we send goes where it is intended. “Boots on the Ground” is one of our Guiding Principles, and we’d like you to meet Austin Smith, project manager, our “boots on the ground” in Sierra… continue reading
March
10
2014

War on Poverty: Yes, we should – but how?

[display_video vimeo=88575824] This year marks the 50th anniversary of Lyndon Johnson’s War on Poverty in America, and media stories regarding its initial goals and analysis of its performance have been plentiful. At Just Hope, we believe the question isn’t if we should help those in poverty. The question is how? Just Hope operates on the… continue reading
March
4
2014

Never too young to give

A sweet moment of inspiration brought to you by our president, Ben Turner, and Ansley, age 6, our youngest known donor. To join Ansley in giving, visit our Give page.
February
17
2014

Why Pineapple?

To explain how Just Hope decided on pineapple farming as an opportunity for long-term financial stability for Sierra Leoneans, we created this short graphic presentation.
December
16
2013

Who Is Just Hope International?

Who is Just Hope International? from Just Hope International on Vimeo. This two-minute video provides a brief introduction of Just Hope’s efforts to empower people to provide for themselves.