Vision: A World Beyond Outside Charity
At Many Hopes, we envision a world where communities are empowered to sustain themselves without the need for external charity. We believe in nurturing self-reliance by addressing the root causes of injustice and poverty and creating systems that enable children and their communities to thrive independently.
Our Mission: Empowering Change from Rescue to Launch
Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by rescuing, equipping, and launching children into positions where they can influence positive change in their communities.
1. Rescue: The first phase of our approach involves rescuing children from situations of abuse and neglect. By removing children from harmful environments, we provide them with safety and the opportunity to heal. In places like Ghana, for instance, we focus on rescuing children enslaved from the fishing industry on Lake Volta. In Bolivia, we rescue children living on the streets of La Paz.
2. Equip: Once children are in a safe environment, our focus shifts to equipping them with the necessary tools for a successful future. This includes providing comprehensive education, emotional support, and health care. Our educational programs are designed to give children the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in school and beyond, to reach college or vocational proficiency if they choose.
3. Launch: The final phase of our strategy is launching these well-prepared individuals into society as educated and confident adults who can advocate for change and contribute positively to their communities. Whether through higher education, entrepreneurship, or employment, we support children until they are ready to make a meaningful impact.
Survivor-Driven Change
Survivors get tired last.
At Many Hopes, we believe in survivor-driven change. We empower those we rescue to become leaders of transformation in their communities. By investing in children who have survived abuse and neglect, we enable them to channel their experiences into powerful advocacy for change. These survivors, equipped with education and support, emerge as products of their past circumstances and as architects of their futures and catalysts for community improvement. This philosophy ensures that the cycle of rescue, equip, and launch transforms individual lives and fosters a generational shift towards a more just and self-sufficient society.