Hope for Korah

Hope for Korah Breaking the cycle of extreme poverty and offering hope and a future to vulnerable children and families living in Korah, Ethiopia.

We provide holistic care through education, physical, spiritual, psycho-social, and economic empowerment. Our vision is to break the cycle of extreme poverty and to offer hope and a better future to the vulnerable children and families living in Korah, Ethiopia. Hope for Korah implements a comprehensive approach towards transformational development. Our plan centers primarily on building up the po

orest families in the community, empowering them to grow, to generate income, and to help their children excel at life and school. To do so, we provide the whole family with holistic care including physical, spiritual, psycho-social, educational, and economic empowerment. We strive to keep families healthy and together, acting through the love and compassion of Christ so that each person can come to know their inherent worth, meet their full potential, live with dignity, and become self-reliant, bringing long-term sustainable change to the Korah community at large. We are committed to serving and empowering the people of Korah as we come alongside Ethiopian staff, leaders, the Korah community and local government supporting them in their vision and dreams for their people. We seek to live out our values of sustainability and cultural competency. To achieve this, HFK dedicates its efforts to an attainable and permanent strategy through our operational agreement with the Ethiopian government, collaboration with our Ethiopian staff and creating local partnerships that further our impact for training, resources, program linkages and experience-sharing connections. All HFK programs are administered by Ethiopians and we employ more than 50 staff, many of whom live within the Korah community. Our partnership and multifaceted approach have proven to be an effective and powerful advocacy combination that has yielded tangible and ongoing results. All that we do centers around holistic care and the process of transformational development, which we believe can impact the entire community of Korah, Ethiopia.

09/01/2026

Recently, our daycare boys had so much fun celebrating Buhe, a traditional Ethiopian festival filled with singing, dancing, community, and plenty of excitement!

Traditionally, groups of boys and young men go from house to house in their neighbourhoods, singing the special Hoya Hoye songs and receiving treats or gifts from the families they visit.

It’s a joyful tradition that encourages faith, unity, friendship, generosity, and community, while giving children the opportunity to experience and learn about the rich traditions of their culture and carry them forward to the next generation.

08/31/2026

These girls have moves! Our HFK girls are building skills, confidence, and friendships with every practice, pass, and goal!

Meet SedeboIf you’ve ever visited the HFK compound, Sedebo was likely the first person you met, greeting you with his bi...
08/28/2026

Meet Sedebo
If you’ve ever visited the HFK compound, Sedebo was likely the first person you met, greeting you with his big, warm smile and friendly welcome.

Before joining Hope for Korah, Sedebo and his family worked at the trash dump, scavenging for food and materials to sell in order to survive. Today, Sedebo has served faithfully for many years as a security guard with HFK, helping to patrol the compounds, keep them safe, and warmly welcome all staff and visitors. His wife is a graduate of the Family Empowerment Program and now has steady employment, and their eldest daughter has recently graduated from university as a radiologist!

Sedebo shared that he loves seeing staff, children, and families moving about the compound in a safe and peaceful environment that he helps to protect every day.

08/27/2026

Do you want to be part of something truly life-changing? Sponsorship is an incredible opportunity to walk alongside a family and see hope grow in practical, lasting ways. This fall, we will be welcoming 20 new families into our Family Empowerment Program, giving even more families in Korah the opportunity to move toward stability and a brighter future.

Through education, healthcare, discipleship, and practical support, change is happening! We believe that when God’s love is shared through compassionate action, lives can be transformed.

Please prayerfully consider becoming a sponsor today, and reach out to us to learn more: www.hopeforkorah.org/sponsorship

  - This week, we invite you to pray for 20 of our precious daycare children who are graduating from our daycare program...
08/26/2026

- This week, we invite you to pray for 20 of our precious daycare children who are graduating from our daycare program and transitioning into kindergarten this fall.

These little ones first entered our program in desperate need of good nutrition and a safe, nurturing place to play, learn, and grow. Praise the Lord that each of these 20 children is now strong, healthy, and well equipped to begin kindergarten!

Please pray that they will continue to grow, learn, and thrive as they begin this exciting new chapter. Many of these children are still facing difficult circumstances in their lives, so please pray for God’s protection over them, that they would adjust well to their new schools, and that they would receive the care and encouragement they need to flourish in the years ahead.

Thank you for praying for these precious children and their futures!

08/21/2026

The Berta Breakfast Program is one of the most loved programs in Korah! It is a favourite place for visitors—like P.L. Meindertsma—to spend their mornings serving breakfast and soaking in the smiles and joy of children enjoying a healthy meal before heading to school.

This summer, we have expanded the program to include 50 additional children and several adults from our community who have lost their homes during the current housing destruction. In the midst of great uncertainty, this support has provided some stability and practical help to families who are struggling deeply right now, while also allowing us to reach even more people in our community with care and compassion.

We’d like to share the story of one HFK family who has been receiving emergency support during this difficult time.  Aye...
08/20/2026

We’d like to share the story of one HFK family who has been receiving emergency support during this difficult time.

Ayelech is a single mother of three who graduated from our Family Empowerment Program several years ago. Since then, she has worked hard to use the skills she gained to provide for her children and build a more stable future.

For years, their small rented home near the garbage dump was more than just a place to live, it was home. But recently, homes along the edge of the dump were demolished, forcing Ayelech and many other vulnerable families to leave with very little notice.

Ayelech and her children have since moved to a more distant area where basic services, including water and electricity, are limited. The move has also made it much more difficult for her children to get to school, participate in programs, and stay connected to the community they have known for years.

With tears in her eyes, Ayelech shared with our staff the heartbreak of suddenly finding herself out on the street. She told of standing there with her children and all of their possessions as the rain began to fall, with nowhere to go and no idea what would come next. She felt completely alone.

Ayelech is deeply grateful for the emergency assistance she is receiving. She told our staff that it is such a comfort to know that she is not alone.

We are so thankful to all of our generous supporters who remind families like Ayelech’s that they are not forgotten.

  - This week, we ask you to continue praying with us for the families in Korah who have recently had their homes destro...
08/19/2026

- This week, we ask you to continue praying with us for the families in Korah who have recently had their homes destroyed.

We are thankful that we’ve been able to assist 23 families through the HFK Emergency Relief Fund and that they have been able to find new housing. But for many, this has been an incredibly difficult transition. The forced move has pushed families away from their neighbourhoods, communities, and schools. In some cases, families have ended up in even more difficult living conditions—often without reliable access to water or electricity and with significantly higher rent.

Pray for safety, stability, and provision as these families adjust and rebuild their lives in new places.

Thank you for faithfully walking alongside families in Korah and for continuing to lift them up in prayer.

There is something so special about visiting the Elders Home!  What a joy it is to spend time with these wonderful men. ...
08/18/2026

There is something so special about visiting the Elders Home! What a joy it is to spend time with these wonderful men. They love sharing stories, hearing from their sponsors and receiving little gifts, but most of all, their gratitude for life and for the loving home they have found with HFK is truly inspiring.

Address

PO Box 16013
Abbotsford, BC
V3G0C6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16048074826

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