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March
1
2018
Sierra Leone Farmers Turn a Hand Up from Just Hope into Big Plans for Their Future
After successful harvests using the sustainable conservation agriculture techniques taught by Just Hope, two of our savings groups in Bauya, Sierra Leone started making exciting plans for the future, strategizing for how they would capitalize on their initial success. See how they turned a hand up into big plans that will help them provide for their families…February
21
2018
Widows Reclaim Hope Through Empowerment Program in Haiti
Hundreds of women in Jeremie, Haiti were left widowed and destitute in the wake of Hurricane Matthew in 2016. The destructive storm not only wiped out many of their businesses, leaving them without any stable means of making an income, it broke their self-confidence and hope. Most nights our families went to bed without food,… continue readingJanuary
30
2018
Ginger Project
Our team traveled to Lunsar, Sierra Leone to train the eight key leaders from each of the four ginger farming groups (who will be farming ginger to sell in local markets), and local Just Hope staff at our Leadership and Project Management Workshop. The purpose of the workshop was to empower the leaders and discuss characteristics… continue readingJanuary
30
2018
Just Hope International Expands Widows Empowerment Program in Haiti
Over the past four months, Just Hope International has witnessed great success in the Widow Empowerment program in Jeremie. The 25 self-employed entrepreneurs in Jeremie, Haiti, are generating an average of $13,500 in combined monthly sales with a profit margin of 45%. The program has instilled a new confidence and restored dignity to the widows involved. These results… continue readingJanuary
12
2018
Harry helps Survival Skills students unlock new opportunities in the Dominican Republic
What do you get when you take Sesame Street, a background in software programming and someone who wants to help others? You get a great teacher! See how Survival Skills teacher Harry Gomez is using his experience and knowledge of the English language to help his students unlock new opportunities in the Dominican Republic. Click here to read more…December
13
2017
Fresh Life, Fresh Start
Growing up in Haiti without a strong parental presence in the midst of a tumultuous economic climate, Samarre learned the importance of tenacity in business and creating employment opportunities. With a hand up from Just Hope, Samarre has started a business selling “Fresh Life” laundry detergent. See how he is using his fresh start to… continue readingNovember
13
2017
Peanut Butter: A Recipe for Success
How do you support yourself and your family when getting a job isn’t an option? That’s the question Daphney St. Claire from Jeremie, Haiti had to answer. Overcoming abandonment by her father and the loss of her mother’s business after Hurricane Matthew, Daphney is using her own ingenuity and technical know-how, combined with a hand up from Just Hope, to… continue readingOctober
3
2017
