13/08/2026
đź’› The Hope Project Is Underway!
During our recent trip to Burundi, we had the incredible opportunity to attend a kickoff meeting for The Hope Project.
Nearly 30 people gathered around the table—orphanage directors, child welfare professionals, local adoptive parents, community leaders, and others who share one common goal:
To improve the lives of the children of Burundi.
We talked openly about the needs facing orphanages, gaps in funding and resources, and the challenges caregivers encounter every day. We also spent time learning about trauma responses in children and how a better understanding of trauma can help us care for children with greater compassion and wisdom.
What encouraged us most was the engagement in the room.
People asked questions.
They shared experiences.
They offered ideas.
They listened to one another.
This is exactly what we hope The Hope Project will be: a collaborative effort led by people who know their communities, understand the challenges, and are passionate about creating lasting change for vulnerable children.
We left that meeting incredibly encouraged and reminded once again that we don’t have to have all the answers. God has already placed amazing people throughout Burundi who are ready to come together, learn from one another, and work toward something better.
We are so excited to see what God does with this!
Please continue praying for The Hope Project, for the leaders involved, for continued funding for the project, and for wisdom as we take these next steps together. đź’›