“Build Relationships. Break Poverty." is a podcast that challenges the Western perception of international poverty by elevating the voices of local leaders and processing how we can help to alleviate poverty without harming those living in vulnerable communities. We are Children’s HopeChest, and we believe that building two-way relationships will break the cycle of poverty.
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Join Will Crooks and Pastor Jim Cords from St. Timothy in San Jose, California, as they celebrate the journey of CarePoint graduation. From igniting leadership in adolescents to inspiring generosity and discipleship in a congregation, this episode shows how communities can transform when faith, vision, and intentional relationships come together. Hear stories of children finding confidence,…
In this episode of Build Relationships. Break Poverty. , we continue our Path to Graduation series with Partner Krista Carver from Core Community Church in Shelby, Ohio. Krista shares how her church, though small in size, has built two thriving partnerships—one in Guatemala and one in Uganda—through obedience, relationship, and a vision for sustainability. Together, we explore what it means to…
What does it take for a CarePoint to transition from external support to local leadership? In this roundtable conversation, HopeChest brings together Tenbit (Ethiopia), Isaac (Uganda), and Sam (Guatemala) alongside CEO Ken Sparks to share insights from the frontlines of CarePoint graduation. From building strong community leadership teams to empowering youth through alumni networks, they discuss…
Jen deBruin has walked alongside three CarePoints for over a decade. In this episode, she shares what graduation means for the communities, children, and families she loves—and how relationships and transformation make it all possible. Learn more about CarePoint Graduation by visiting hopechest.org/carepoint-graduation . Want to catch up on our full #PathToGraduation series? Check out our blog and…
Hear powerful stories from Kabermaido CarePoint, located in Eastern Uganda. This conversation features two graduates from the CarePoint: Richard and Alice. Be inspired as they describe the impact that the CarePoint has had on their lives, from supporting them through loss, to providing them with an education, and more. They also share about how they found their passions for giving back to their…
Discover the inspiring work of I Care for the Nation CarePoint in our conversation with founder Ayneabeba "Ayni" Maru. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the CarePoint focuses on sustainable development, providing holistic care and job training to vulnerable women and children. Ayni discusses their advocacy efforts in policymaking, promoting emotional well-being, and their overarching goal to end…
In the grand finale of our "Fueling the Future" series, we're honored to have Atkelt Simon, an extraordinary individual who once benefited from sponsorship and is now a vital part of the HopeChest team. Join us as Atkelt shares his remarkable journey from being a sponsored child to a dedicated employee, shedding light on the transformative power of sponsorship for young adults during this pivotal…
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