Boxing Up HOPE.

Who is ready for an (un)Eventful 2021? We are hearing promising murmurings that this summer may mark a transition to this tragic season. We are now officially living in the now and not yet. 

Each year at our annual celebration and fundraising event, we have so looked forward to coming together in-person, sharing a meal, and celebrating with you all that is happening in Liberia. Gathering in-person invigorated us all. 
 

Things look different again this year and we had to think outside of the box. We wanted to create something celebratory and hopeful amid a worldwide pandemic that was beautiful and meaningful and inclusive of all ages. This led us to the creation of an actual box, a Box of HOPE. We believe we have come up with something quite special and impactful. 

Will you join us around your table on Saturday, April 24th by ordering a Box of HOPE for our Annual Celebration and Fundraiser?

Your presence, even if we cannot see you, makes all the difference. The venue has changed but the love remains. We hope to share the evening with you and toast to an (un)Eventful 2021.

Together, we are The Hope Project.

Such a Good Day.

On Saturday, February 27th, Hope International’s first Sew Much Hope class graduated. This is a big deal! The first vocational class to graduate at our school. As part of the celebratory day, each student sewed their own graduation attire. How wonderful is that?

Learn about the micro-loans 20 graduates received and how we are hoping to honor future graduates by visiting https://mailchi.mp/hopeproject/it-was-such-a-good-day. While there, subscribe to stay connected to all the beauty unfolding in Liberia.

Together, we are The Hope Project

Sew Much Hope.

In September 2019, we were entrusted with a $25,000 grant from Project Redwood of The Tides Foundation to create Hope International’s first vocational training program. Sew Much Hope was created and launched providing an onsite training program in sewing and tailoring for the students on campus and surrounding community members. The grant created the opportunity for equipping a sewing lab with 50 foot-powered machines, needed equipment and supplies and the hiring of the instructors. Students signed up with enthusiasm and hope.

In the middle of our first class's cohort program, schools worldwide were shut down in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The school and program displayed the tenacity and generosity of spirit that has characterized the students and staff of Hope International over these many years.  

They took these machines and their newly acquired skills and sewed over 5,000 masks for the community. Lemons, meet lemonade. 

This Saturday, February 27th, the first class of Sew Much Hope will graduate with their vocational degree. 

Twenty students will be provided a sewing machine through a micro-loan program, also made possible through Project Redwood. These 20 students will now be equipped to create cottage businesses that will provide the opportunity to generate an income.   

Be watching for the proud graduation photos that will be arriving over the next week or so. Just look what is possible when hope is given a place at the table. 

Together, we are The Hope Project.