Change One
Stories of Change.
In Rwanda and Colombia, the Child Hope Centers are hubs of activity all year round, but Holy Week is an extraordinary time. Children and families from the surrounding communities gather at the centers to celebrate Jesus' resurrection and reflect on the meaning of this important holiday.
Read MoreAs a child growing up I dreamed of having the opportunity of becoming what I dreamed of. At 15 years of age, when my dad told me he did not have the resources to help me get an education, I felt devastated, especially in a country like Colombia where the opportunities are so much more limited for those without one.
Read MoreDo you know the impact your sponsorship is having on your child?
The pandemic changed everything about our lives. It wiped out structure, routines and it challenged our decision making. It was the same for our Mission Life Child Development Centers. Everyone was forced to get used to a new way of living and families used to meeting up outside were told to stay indoors cutting off communication. The kids weren’t able to come to the centers regularly and our teachers had to find new ways to connect to continue to serve their needs such as home visits.
Read MoreIn some countries, such as Colombia, many parents don’t have the luxury of working from home and homeschooling their children. Nor do many children have access to technology to facilitate remote learning. That’s why a discovery team from Mission Life – a child sponsorship organization based in Derry -- traveled to Colombia in February – to plant additional child development centers and get children and families the help they need.
Read MoreConfidence! That was the word I received from God last year. As a young organization, it took a lot of confidence in God for us at Mission Life to go through a global pandemic and still thrive. Thanks to your support, our confidence grew day after day, seeing God's plan unfold.
Read MoreWhile most US schools have the resources to provide students with laptops and access to online schooling, developing countries haven’t been so lucky. Our partners in Colombia and Rwanda paint a grim picture—yet they hold on to hope as they perform heroic efforts in the name of Jesus.
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