We have gone a little quiet (intentionally) while America voted and in the noisy aftermath.
We have been warmed by so many of our students, alumni, and staff in Liberia reaching out to say they are thinking of us all here in the United States during the elections and the pandemic. Liberians understand political turmoil and the devastation of an uncontained virus all too well.
If we have learned one thing collectively, here and abroad, we are each other’s safety nets.
It's all about the numbers. 33,550. 5,000. and 58...
Sometimes the work we do together feels small, yet important. It can be stunning in its beauty and weight. Speaking of weight, did you see the poundage of rice that was supplied?
Many of you, our partners in Hope, did this. Read on to learn how your gifts have had an immediate and life-saving impact.
Together, we are the Hope Project.
33,550 Pounds of Rice
Due to the generosity of 62 people, we opened a temporary community hub at the school, supplying the school families and the surrounding community with emergency food (33,550 pounds of rice!) and sanitation supplies.
5,000 Masks
Our Hope partners have not only provided masks for Hope International students but the communities surrounding our school. Our senior students and principal Joseph Cummings distributed 5,000 masks that were made onsite at Hope International’s sewing lab, with funds that you generously gave.
58 Quarantine Kits
In response to the urgent needs of the community, our Liberian partners assembled Quarantine Kits. Each Quarantine Kit provided a household (4-6 people) with a 2-week supply of rice, cooking oil, sanitation supplies, and masks. 58 families had their basic needs assured for two weeks. In a country where things are uncertain, at best, this is beautiful, tangible, and essential.
Student Spotlight - Meet Ojota.
Please meet, Ojota, a Hope International School 5th grade student. Her father sells hot water thermoses at the local market to support her and her brother. Ojota's favorite subject is math and she dreams of being a doctor. This big dream is possible due to the continued support of our Hope² partners.
Hope², our group of 140 pledged donors, provides well over 70% of our annual budget. This support is how we pay our teachers, support the computer and science lab, run our school-based medical clinic, and exist as a resource for the most vulnerable families in Liberia. For as little as $10 a month you can provide one month of education for a student like Ojota.
You x Liberia = Hope². With this formula, the opportunities for creating HOPE will prove to be endless. Together, we are The Hope Project.