With One Hope

Who We Are

With One Hope is a humanitarian work effort in Nicaragua rooted in the Christian faith that is dedicated to working alongside communities to fight against poverty and injustice through programs designed to break the poverty cycle and restore hope. 

Who We Serve

We have partnered with multiple organizations and sponsors to serve the people of Nicaragua. Our focus is school aged children in areas or homes with the greatest need. Since September 2010 our projects have provided support to more than 6,000 children.

Why We Serve

Our faith is the driving force our desire to serve others. We firmly believe in the Biblical call to look after those who cannot look after themselves and attempt to live out that calling through acts of service. Our programs help stabilize vulnerable families and show them two key facts: they are loved and there is hope.

Why We Chose Hope

We believe hope to be one of the most powerful human emotions within us. Every action or inaction is rooted in some expression of the hope in our hearts (or lack thereof). We believe that the restoration and encouragement of hope in people’s lives can make a profound difference.

This hope is not always complicated or grand in scale. Something as simple as knowing I will be able to eat every day can radically change the choices I make in my life.

For example, if I do not have the means to eat or feed my children through a conventional job, I am far more likely to utilize illegal or harmful methods such as prostitution or drugs to get the money and food I need to survive. Now, imagine the difference it could make if I know that my family will have food, my children will receive an education, and we will be supported in times of spiritual, medical, and emergency need. How much would that change my perspective? How much would that change my choices?

Does it Work

We are continually asking the question, “Is this working?” The last thing we want to do is implement a program that is not beneficial or harms those whom it serves. Therefore, we are continually reevaluating our programs, approaches, and methods to ensure the maximum benefit.

With that said, we are seeing success. We have seen families go from tears and hunger to being healthy and hopeful for what the future holds. We have seen improvements in attendance rates and grade averages at our preschools and increased parental engagement with our staff.