This summer I had the joy of returning to Rwanda (with my daughter!) to celebrate Urwego’s 25th anniversary. Urwego is one of the oldest microfinance institutions in HOPE’s network—and where I served as executive director from 1999-2002. The anniversary celebration brought together church partners, government officials, staff, and current and former Urwego loan recipients...
Haiti catapulted onto the international stage last week when its president, Jovenel Moïse, was assassinated in his home by a group of gunmen wielding assault rifles. His wife, Haitian First Lady Martine Marie Étienne Moïse, was wounded in the attack. This latest tragedy plunges Haiti further into chaos with shootouts in the streets, widespread...
The goal was clearly stated: to be the best place in the country to play soccer. Ambitious, but Messiah University’s Men’s Soccer Program has earned 10 National Championships in a 14-year stretch. And the women’s team is equally impressive, earning 6 National Championships and finishing as the National Runner-Up four times. Beyond their success,...