Tag Archive: Peter Mueller

How to save money without a bank

Given the hand-to-mouth existence of people living in the communities we serve, saving money for larger purchases is challenging. A Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) offers a solution as a self-regulated group of 10-30 people who provide financial services to each other. They are especially useful in places where there are no banks. In… continue reading

Just Hope launches project in Ghana

We are excited to announce that Project Manager Peter Mueller has arrived in Ghana. As we wait for improved working conditions in Sierra Leone, Peter’s plans in Ghana are to establish a base of operations and assemble a core team that works to build the capacity of smallholder farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs to boost food… continue reading

Togolese farmers learn conservation agriculture, see solutions to problems  

During a recent two-week trip to the West African country of Togo, a Just Hope project team worked with a group of Togolese farmers, exploring the methods of conservation agriculture according to a plan developed by Just Hope project manager Peter Mueller. Accompanying Peter on the trip were David Reeves, agricultural technical advisor, and Bob… continue reading

Farming with ropes, sticks and bottle caps

Our main goal while in Togo is to train our strategic partner, Jesse Shanks, on the basic practices of conservation agriculture. For the next six months, we will be piloting a program to test results of this farming method. If the results are positive, we will engage in a longer commitment. The first morning of… continue reading

Just Hope announces pilot project in Togo

Working in partnership with missionaries who share our beliefs about how to make an ‘impact that lasts,’ and who have deep-rooted relationships in local communities in the West African nation of Togo, we are excited to announce a pilot project outside the village of Kara, specifically with the Lamba people. This will be our first… continue reading

Peter Mueller training in Belize

Just Hope project manager Peter Mueller is currently spending 10 days in Belize. He is training with a potential Just Hope partner organization there, and we look forward to announcing this partnership next month. His goals are to strengthen his management skills and gain an understanding of how a like-minded organization recruits and trains its… continue reading

Peter Mueller joins Just Hope

We extend a big welcome to Peter Mueller, who has joined the Just Hope team as Project Manager! In this role, Peter will oversee project work as our ‘boots on the ground.’ His responsibilities include building teams of local workers, developing relationships with local partners, developing and refining project processes and communicating with Just Hope… continue reading

Just Hope leadership team visits Bauya

A Just Hope team that included Ben Turner, President, and Phillip Crockett, Director of Projects, recently returned from a 10-day visit to Sierra Leone, where they met with our assessment team, witnessed the continued planting of pineapple suckers, engaged local people in an opportunity to grow pineapple, and fortified our “boots on the ground” project… continue reading