PERSPECTIVE
Stories from the people who are ending poverty
Better days are coming for families in Sri Lanka, Nepal and the Philippines.
20,000 lives will be transformed this year because of the generosity of people who participated in Evening of HOPE, April 22
One evening together ensures possibility overcomes poverty
On Friday night, April 22, nearly 1,000 people are gathering in Vancouver to ensure better days are ahead for families in Nepal, the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
Community-based group the first step out of poverty
“We had nothing but the hut we lived in. We worked hard, we had dreams, but there was never enough. We suffered, especially our four children,” says Parvatamma, recalling what life used to be like.
A night when possibility overcomes poverty
For the first time since 2019 we're gathering to put our compassion into action at the Evening of HOPE Vancouver.
Women leaders start helping 750 people out of extreme poverty
Women leaders in the Dominican Republic are refusing to follow the path poverty has set for them. Having successfully led their families out of need. Now they are doing the same for their neighbours and community.
This year, Angelina won’t have to carry 7,000 kgs of water
At the river, Angelina and women just like her are weary as each fills her plastic container with nearly 20 kilograms of the dirty water. But this weariness is nothing compared to the exhaustion they will feel after the arduous trek back to their community.
Niluka’s wish for people who help - “Keep up the good work!”
After her husband passed away, Niluka made the courageous decision to not let poverty take the dream of a better life she and her husband had envisioned for their family…
Clean water will change everything for Luz and her children
After a lifetime without clean water, Luz and her children will soon be drinking water that protects rather than harms their health…