How is HOPEww responding to COVID-19?

The world is forever changed by the impact of COVID-19. Everyone is treading in uncharted waters and adapting and learning every day. We are all being asked to love our neighbors in need and to answer the call -- what can I do to help?

HOPE worldwide is responding to this global pandemic by staying true to the mission of Jesus -- transforming our world through love and support for our neighbors in need. While some volunteer service trips have been canceled or postponed, our dedicated staff are working around the clock communicating with church leaders, Chapters, partners, donors and volunteers. Our utmost priority is to protect the people and the communities we support, and that has meant changing how we work to follow current government and medical mandates.

In the U.S. multiple SPARK Academies (in partnership with the American Red Cross) and Saturday SPARK Academies are offering online programming to their young participants, providing trauma-informed, healing arts activities. In addition, Chapters across the country are making masks for medical professionals and providing critical volunteer support and community connection to food pantries, nursing homes and other helping organizations. Volunteers are also creating neighborhood collaborations to identify and help elderly and other vulnerable neighbors with day-to-day needs.

Globally, HOPE worldwide is providing medical care in our clinics, partnering with local governments to provide tests for COVID-19, delivering food, medical supplies, hygiene kits, water filters, setting up hand-washing units and multiple online support initiatives.

The people, families and communities we love are in desperate need right now. HOPE worldwide remains focused on prayer, as we know our God can do immeasurably more than we can imagine. We appreciate your loving support of our global community. Together, we know that we can overcome this crisis.

Thank you for your unwavering support,

HOPE worldwide