I’ve not always been a huge fan of our name. After joining HOPE International, I would often receive calls intended for other organizations with similar names. “Hello, this is HOPE International… No, I’m sorry, but we do not offer scholarships. I think you must be trying to reach Hope International University…” “Hello, this is...
Almost from infancy, our parents teach us to share. If we have two cookies and our friend has none, we’re instructed to give one away. This idea is reinforced in classrooms, on sports teams, and especially in church, where we learn that a faith that fails to actively care for those in need is...
Examine the marketing materials for most aid and development organizations, and you’ll notice that children are prominently featured in everything from clean water to refugee resettlement. Sometimes they’re depicted as desperate, wide-eyed, malnourished, and alone. Other times, images portray children flashing wide grins, full of energy and unbridled hope for the future. The innocence of...