Hope Is Alive - Lahash

07 Jun Becoming A Peacemaker

Posted at 23:41h in Albinism, Albino Peacemakers, Blog, Hope Is Alive, Sponsorship, Tanzania

The story of one woman’s courageous journey to release the burdens of a painful past, and build a future of peace for children with albinism in Tanzania....

05 Dec Free To Just Be Kids

Posted at 13:57h in Blog, ERM, Hope Is Alive, Rwanda, Sponsorship

Bible Camp is unique because there are several days in a row of time just to be together. It is a chance for them to set down the burdens they carry in everyday life. They don’t have to wonder when...

09 Nov Plates Full Of Love

Posted at 05:14h in Blog, GHMD, Hope Is Alive, Rice & Beans Month, Sponsorship, Tanzania

She’s hard to miss in her tall chef’s hat and full apron, crisp and blinding white. She is often giving instructions, taste-testing dishes, and adding seasonings. She keeps things moving along with a warm smile, quick laugh, and close attention...

08 Nov A Firm Foundation

Posted at 01:11h in Blog, Hope Is Alive, Kenya, Nipe Tumaini, Rice & Beans Month, Sponsorship

The best thing is to have the kids. I count it as a great benefit… to see that child having a father and a mother, the child that was abandoned. The child that never had hope having hope. You know,...

02 Nov Loving Our Neighbors Well

Posted at 20:45h in Blog, Hope Is Alive, Servant Teams

Servant Teams is a ten-month gap year program, designed to equip a diverse wave of missional leaders to answer God's call into the work of loving service. But the first step is asking some really big questions....

17 May A Heart-Changing Hike

Posted at 17:18h in Blog, Hope Is Alive, Servant Teams, Tanzania

The Servant Teams program invites young people from all walks of life to answer God’s call into missions and social justice. Yevette Garcia answered that call, and gained new perspective with each step she took. “A Heart-Changing Hike” by Yevette Garcia I knew...

09 Dec Reviving Christmas

Posted at 10:54h in Blog, Christmas, GHMD, Hope Is Alive, Sponsorship, Tanzania, Video

It’s rarely possible for donors or sponsors to witness the children’s eyes lighting up as they receive their Christmas gifts. These stories will let you peek in on those magical moments at two of our partnerships in Tanzania. Each specially...

19 Sep Teach Us To Pray

Posted at 12:03h in Blog, Hope Is Alive, IWASSRU, Stand With Students, Uganda

Article written by Dan Holcomb, Executive Director of Lahash International It is still dark when the twelve orphaned kids at Mama Susan Tabia’s home in Kampala, Uganda, wake up to start the day. The two oldest boys, Noel and Wani, help...

07 Aug The Amazing Playground Project

Posted at 11:25h in Advocacy, Amazing Grace Children's Home, Blog, Hope Is Alive, IWASSRU, Uganda

Interview by Dana Bertermann At age 7, Ethan Strong decided that kids in Africa needed a playground. Here, his dad Joel describes how Ethan set about making that happen. [caption id="attachment_3556" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Ethan Strong stands in front of his inspiration"][/caption] What first...

27 Sep Lahash Team Retreat held in Trout Lake

Posted at 15:05h in Blog, Hope Is Alive, Portland, Retreat

[caption id="attachment_1364" align="aligncenter" width="588" caption="The Portland Lahash team discusses the new and improved Mission and Vision Statements"][/caption] Last weekend the Lahash Portland team met up in Trout Lake, Washington for a retreat. Twenty-two adults and kids met up in the beautiful...