Project Have Hope

Project Have Hope works with a group of 100 women in the Acholi Quarter of Uganda and helps them transform their lives and the lives of their families. Through the sale of their beautiful, handmade paper bead jewelry, the women can feed their families, send their children to school, and look forward to a richer future.

GlobalGiving

Project Have Hope is now officially on GlobalGiving! Check out our first project, focused upon funding vocational training opportunities for our members.

2011 Annual Report Now Available

Our 2011 Annual Report documents our sixth year of progress, success, and hope. In the Report, you'll find letters from Karen Sparacio and Grace Ayaa, progress reports on the programs in the Acholi Quarter, and a look at our milestones from 2011. Click here to read the 2011 Annual Report (pdf). We're so pleased to share this information with all of our supporters, and we hope you will take a few moments to read about the progress from both organizational and individual perspectives. You can also read the 2010 Annual Report, and our multi-year report from 2006-2009.

Featured Project: Provide Vocational Training for Ugandan Women

In April, we announced a campaign to raise $4,000 in just 30 days for our vocational training program to secure a spot on GlobalGiving. We are thrilled to announce that we surpassed our target by over $1,000! Visit our project page here. Thank you to everyone who contributed and spread the word--you've created life changing opportunities for the women of the Acholi Quarter and helped us to secure a new fundraising source. Keep an eye out for updates!

Fundraising Opportunities

Project Have Hope is now offering fundraising opportunities for schools and other non-profit organizations. This unique opportunity allows you to make a difference for the families we work with in Uganda while raising funds for your organization. You'll sell PHH products and keep 30% of all sales for your organization. Visit the Fundraising Opportunities page to learn more.

Volunteer Trips

We're excited to offer a special volunteer trip this summer from July 1st-11th. Fundraising opportunities are available. Visit our Volunteer Trips page to learn more. Application deadline is April 15, 2012.

Where have you been seen in your Project Have Hope Jewelry?

Send us a picture, we want to know!
Email us the photo at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and we just might feature it on our website or in our newsletter. Each month we will randomly select one participant to receive a PHH surprise package!

Schools for Hope

As we celebrate our 5 years of progress, success, and hope, we are excited to launch our latest initiative -- Schools for Hope. Here in the States, schools, classes, or student groups can choose one of our families to adopt, with the goal of raising a minimum of $500 to assist the family with their immediate basic needs, provide business startup capital, and ultimately build a permanent home for the family. Click here to meet the families and sign up to get started.

2011 Milestones

• 104 Children enrolled in school
• 100 Women have received microenterprise loans
• 34 Members have received vocational training
• 4 Women enrolled in adult literacy program
• 5 Women growing balcony gardens
• 3 Women growing mushrooms
• 8 Women cultivating tomatoes in the newly constructed greenhouse
• 14 Women have received healthcare assistance

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