Projects

College Scholarship Fund: Inspiring Excellence  Our College Scholarship Fund is a competitive program that challenges students to demonstrate their commitment to academic and personal growth. Applicants are asked to prepare and submit a comprehensive College Scholarship Application. Scholarships may be awarded to those who present outstanding applications and have shown the determination and skills needed to succeed in college.  This fund is both a challenge and an opportunity for young adults raised in our program to rise to the occasion, prove their readiness, and pursue higher education with purpose. Through this initiative, we aim to encourage ambition, reward excellence, and open the door to brighter futures.

Help Change Her World with our Empowering Women Project The women involved in our Empowering Women project are destitute and have at-risk children or grandchildren in their care. Donating to this cause will not only help provide them with a life of hope and dignity, but will begin to lift them and their family out of the chronic cycle of poverty.  As part of our project, these women will receive an education that includes vocational training and a micro-grant for their trade business. Common examples in our area are farming, stitching, jewelry making, weaving and selling produce from their gardens. The training will help increase their confidence, improve their livelihood and provide many growth opportunities. Our goal is to see these women start to feel empowered and hopeful for a better future, helping to lift their families and communities out of the chronic cycle of poverty.  Did you know? Women are more likely than men to reinvest their income to help improve their family's welfare. This is why this project is so important to us. Investing in a woman will not only provide for her, but will truly provide for generations to come. What better way to help end poverty? Challenge Many of these women come from rural areas and are largely uneducated. Most are widowed and have multiple children of their own, or grandchildren, in their care.  Most also live on less than $2 a day, live in a small home sharing beds and with little resources.  Our Solution Once chosen for our program, we take a holistic approach to their complex problem of poverty. First, we focus on her family. Are they receiving adequate nutrition and healthcare? Do they need emergency relief of any kind? To help stabilize her family, your donation will go towards an initial gift to make sure food is available and any medical needs are addressed. Second, we get her involved in training. We learn her interests, unique abilities and her available resources. We have teams that will meet with her on a regular basis (often weekly) and then have international teams that come throughout the year. Our training addresses not only her future business but also her personal life, family life, community life and spiritual life. Our goal is to truly support her and help her as a whole person. Third, we help her start her business or join meaningful work. Your gifts are used to provide micro-grants that will help these women start their small business to benefit her family and community. We've also learned that not every woman can start her own business but for various reasons would benefit more from joining meaningful work already started. Microgrants vary in amount due to the various businesses available.  Fourth, we connect. Women truly working together is incredible to witness. By connecting these women together, they can share their experiences, learning from one another and hopefully are eventually able to not have to rely on first-world funding but can grow individually and together to be self-sustaining and self-supporting. Lastly, we help her lead. In what areas can she lead her community? Can she eventually train other women? We help her build her confidence and empower her to train and lead others to follow in her footsteps. Thank you!  Thank you so much for your support. We believe in these women and knowing you do too, means the world. Let's help end the chronic cycle of poverty together!  

Launch Program The Launch Program exists to help support students who have successfully graduated from our standard sponsorship program and they now need some small startup capital to open a business or attend a trade school. With this opportunity these students should become fully self-sufficient. Please click on the Sponsorships tab to view each available student and meet their need directly by donating the exact amount they seek. Or click on one of the Donation amounts to the right to give a one-time or recurring donation to our Launch Program. Thank you for your support!

Mission: Guatemala Mission: Guatemala is a project dedicated to empowering rural women by providing access to small microloans. These loans allow women to invest in sewing, livestock, looms, and gardening, giving them the opportunity to start and grow small businesses that generate sustainable income. By supporting these women, we help them provide for their families, improve local food security, and strengthen their communities economically and socially. Through the project, women receive not only financial support but also guidance and training in managing their businesses, ensuring that their investments have the greatest possible impact. Your generosity enables these women to gain independence, build skills, and create a lasting legacy of opportunity for themselves and their children. Your contribution can make a tangible difference at any level: Helper — $50, Sustainer — $100, Builder — $250, Advocate — $500, Visionary — $1,000. Each level represents a deeper investment in transforming lives, whether by supporting children at our orphanage or giving women the tools and resources they need to succeed.

Post Program Support Our Post Program Support project is designed to help continue providing for those with serve even after they have graduated from our program. Our goal is to continue to ensure their well being, have a safe and stable living environment and are receiving valuable care and support. Our staff will work to see them into a life of healthy relationships and independence. We will provide a therapy program as needed as well as life skills training, including daily living skills, budget and money management, nutrition, decision making and goal planning, and educational development.

Reunification Care and Support This program is for children who have been placed back into their home of origin, because the initial reason for abandonment has been resolved. Our goal is always to work toward reunification for every child for whom reunification would be a safe and appropriate option. This program helps supplement the increase of expenses for an agreed amount of time, and covers 100% of the educational expenses in these families. By easing financial pressure during this critical transition period, we help families focus on stability, healing, and long-term success. Ongoing support also helps reduce the risk of re-separation and strengthens the family’s ability to thrive together.

Scholarship Program Empowering graduates with education, mentorship, and support to build independent, successful futures. Scholarship programs for children graduating out of orphanage sponsorship are a vital lifeline for vulnerable youth transitioning into adulthood. These young people, often without family or financial support, face enormous challenges in accessing education or vocational training once they leave the care system. Without further assistance, many struggle to break the cycle of poverty, putting their futures at risk. Ways to Give Monthly Gift Steady support that sustains scholarships year-round. One-Time Gift Make an immediate difference today. Pledge Commit now, give when you’re ready. Make a pledge here. You have the opportunity to fund anywhere from one to five full scholarships, based on your giving level. Every dollar goes directly toward tuition, school supplies, health care, and mentorship for young adults in need. On average, it costs just $75 per month to support a student at our school. This year, our goal is to raise $18,000 ($1,500 per month) to provide for the 20 scholars in our program. Your generosity can transform a life. We invite you to join us in this mission—together, we can create brighter futures.

School Staff You can make a meaningful difference by donating to our school staff, who play a crucial role in supporting the education of children in our orphanage in Africa. Your contributions will provide essential resources, training, and support, helping our dedicated educators create a nurturing learning environment. Together, we can empower these children with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive and build a brighter future. Use the Sponsorships tab to view details about each of our school staff members. Click on the Donation options to the right to join us in supporting our amazing team of staff!  Thank you for your support! 

Seeds of Sustenance Seeds of Sustenance, a gardening initiative in Guatemala, works to improve food security, education, and community resilience. By creating and supporting gardens at the orphanage, school, and local communities, we provide lasting systems people can manage and sustain. Families often face seasonal food shortages, and children’s health and learning can suffer. Through gardens and training, we help communities move from dependence to self-reliance and ensure a steady supply of nutritious food. What We’re Doing Garden construction & infrastructure: Raised beds, compost, irrigation, soil prep, and pest protection. Training & capacity building: Workshops for community members, school staff, and caregivers. Community extension: Support for home and communal gardens, seed kits, and follow-up. Ongoing support & monitoring: Check-ins, refresher training, and yield tracking. Nutrition & education integration: Students learn garden science and healthy eating; surplus supports meals and sharing. Who Benefits Children at the orphanage and school gain healthier meals and experiential learning. Local families acquire practical skills and resources to grow food at home. The environment benefits from sustainable practices like composting and soil conservation. Impact & Goals Establish 12 new gardens within the first year. Train 200 households in sustainable gardening by year two. Supplement approximately 10,000 meals annually with garden produce. Create a network of local “garden ambassadors.” How You Can Help Your support provides tools, seeds, soil amendments, irrigation components, and training. Every gift plants a seed of lasting change in Guatemala.

Vocational Training Scholarship Fund Opens New Doors The Vocational Training Scholarship Fund provides opportunities for older students in Indonesia to pursue specialized training and education. Many of these students aspire to careers in fields such as teaching, mechanics, hospitality, and technology—skills that will allow them to provide for themselves and give back to their communities. Through this fund, we cover tuition, materials, and essential expenses. Every gift makes higher education possible for young adults who otherwise would not have access to it.