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In 2009, millions of the world's poorest people living in the Americas, South East Asia, Africa, and South Asia freed themselves from poverty through the generous support of people like you.

Donor-supported projects and programs providing clean drinking water, sanitation, housing, agricultural skills training, income-earning skills, literacy, education, and emergency relief in times of crisis made it possible for people to write a new life story for themselves.

Thoughts from David McKenzie, Executive Director, HOPE International Development Agency
As HOPE International Development Agency enters its 35th year of service, compassionate hearts and capable hands continue to help millions of the world's most impoverished people free themselves from poverty... read David's article.

Water without risk
Read about the joyous conclusion of a decade-long effort to bring clean water nearly 200,000 people in Derashe, Ethiopia.

Bringing hope to the world's poorest families
Learn about our work throughout the Americas, South East Asia, Africa, and South Asia.

A lifetime in search of water
Abrihet's search for water began as a young child. Read about how her search has finally ended, some 60 years later, with the arrival of clean water in her village.

Financial Summary
See how your gifts were used in 2009 and how careful stewardship ensured that your donations had the biggest impact possible.