Lots has been happening in Rwanda with mission team members that have been coming and going. Our original team that was in Ethiopia travelled over to Kigali, Rwanda to participate in a variety of projects. Here is a summary of some of the things that they participated in: A roof extension building project at Tubahumarize [...]

Great news as Hopethiopia has finally drilled the first water well and successfully pumped clear precious water  that is a great gift to the community. Their was great joy as we experienced water flowing at a huge rate of 4 liters per second.

having an excellent time. The weather for the most part was very dry in Ethiopia with high altitude conditions and warm winds. In Rwanda it has also been warm but very humid with mid day rains. This update will give you an idea of some of the things that happened during the latter part of [...]

Here is the next update on what is going on in Ethiopia. Once again it has been busy but very rewarding. I have spent time again in Addis Ababa with many organizational meetings etc. but also out at our project sites in Harbu Chulule.. Everyone in the small town is very excited with what is [...]

I am once again back in Ethiopia and arrived this last Sunday. I will be joined by Glenda and the rest of the mission team on this coming Sunday and we will be very busy both in Ethiopia and Rwanda. The focus in Ethiopia will be two fold: 1. There will be a building project [...]

Hopethiopia has just learned that it has officially received International NGO status in Rwanda. This marks an important milestone for Hopethiopia as it is now able to launch initiatives, projects, and partnerships in Rwanda. Mission teams will soon be leaving for Rwanda to come alongside ministries and provide encouragement and resources.

Hopethiopia is very glad to share this beautiful charity calendar with the world. Painted Pony Petroleum of Calgary , Canada, in association with extraordinary artist Paul Van Ginkel, have produced a beautiful Charity calendar with all proceeds of donations going to Hopethiopia. To find out how to donate funds to receive a calendar please contact [...]

In August of 2011 an Education team from Calgary, Canada visited the hopethiopia project sites in Ethiopia to work with local elementary and High school teachers. The team arrived in Ethiopia to conduct an “Education conference” so that ideas could be shared with Canadian and Ethiopian educators. The teachers used creative techniques to expand the [...]

Today we got great news from Ethiopia. Our water well drilling project is a great success!! We hit water and lots of it. More updates to follow as stories and pictures arrive from the Hopethiopia well site.

Drilling of the water well begins at the north site nursery. A very important part of the project in Ethiopia is to provide water for the orphan and senior homes, the tree nursery, the brick building facility, and many other areas that are in need. Drilling will take place for a few days and then [...]

The first ever “Run of Hope” was a great success in both Calgary, Canada and in Ethiopia. Participants had the opportunity to Run, walk, or skate distances of 1km, 2km, 6km, or 10km. Hopethiopia would like to thank all the participants, volunteers, and sponsors that made this such a fun and worthwhile event.

Dear friends and family, Presently Olivier and I are working on how to help our dear friends at Treasure Centre implement a venture that would empower and sustain the destitute women of their congregation. As we join efforts and seek God on behalf of these women, their day-to-day needs overwhelm us. Not only have some [...]