This past month you made a lot of great things possible in the lives of children. Your support is providing school in the "Equip" phase of our work but the Gazette's purpose is to keep you in the know on all things Many Hopes. Thank you!
Our Kenyan partner, Friends for Justice, worked with the local courts to create a child-friendly space where young survivors can give testimony without having to face their perpetrator. Instead of a cold, intimidating courtroom, children enter a room filled with colorful murals and toys, designed to help them feel safe and at ease during an experience that can often be overwhelming.
This simple but powerful shift reduces trauma, strengthens evidence, enhances survivor safety, and ensures the justice process puts children first.
Primary school students in Malawi went on an exciting field trip to the Malawi Parliament Building! They attended the parliamentary proceedings and were even acknowledged by the Speaker of the House. How cool! Afterwards, they had a chance to talk with some of the parliamentarians to learn more about their jobs. The students returned from their trip inspired to pursue careers in government and help their fellow citizens.
Congratulations to Heydy and Cristina, who have graduated from high school! Both girls grew up at EDELAC, our Guatemalan partner, after escaping difficult home lives. We are so proud of them as they head off to university!
Heydy's goal is to earn a degree in psychology. Her dream is to return to EDELAC to work as a counselor. Cristina has begun nursing school and wants to be a nurse or a pharmacist so that more people in her community have access to healthcare and medication.
Meet Jen Hubert from Daytona Beach, Florida, who proved that fighting injustice and having a little fun can go hand in hand. Jen turned her Halloween party into a full-blown Margaritaville celebration and raised over $3,000 for Many Hopes!
“I partnered with Many Hopes for a couple of reasons. First, I was extremely impressed with how 100% of all proceeds went directly to these children. I will have to say that I was a little naïve and unaware that child slavery was still such an epidemic. The [Rising] video touched my heart and I felt it was a perfect organization to sponsor for our event.”
Safe to say, this was a party with a purpose. Thank you, Jen. Next time, save us a spot on the guest list! 🏝️💃🍹