by Hawassa Hope | May 11, 2020 | Hawassa Ethiopia, Short Term Missions, Sponsorship
At Hawassa Hope we love to have sponsors visit and meet their sponsored children. It’s a surreal moment when you meet the child and/or family that you have written to, prayed for and supported from across a vast ocean. This past July trip we had several visits...
by Hawassa Hope | Feb 23, 2018 | Children's Home, Hawassa Ethiopia, Short Term Missions, Sponsorship
Take a moment to read Zach’s thoughts about his first time going to Ethiopia with Hawassa Hope. What inspired you to want to go on a Hawassa Hope trip? Hearing about the work God was doing through Hawassa Hope inspired me to go. Not only the general mission, but...
by Hawassa Hope | Jan 17, 2018 | Hawassa Ethiopia, Short Term Missions
Pastor Rob Spencer from Church Downtown shares his heart today. As a pastor, I’m no stranger to the Bible (I’m sure those are comforting words to hear for the people in my church). The Bible is not only what I look to every week to provide hope, encouragement, and...
by Hawassa Hope | Jan 9, 2018 | Children's Home, Clean Water, Elsabet Initiative, Hawassa Ethiopia, Mossy Foot, Short Term Missions, Small Business Grants, Sponsorship
2017 was a great year! A lot of things were accomplished and much hope was spread! Relationships with staff and families were deepened. We learned a lot about our families, ourselves and about God’s heart for the vulnerable. We look forward to 2018 and all that...
by Hawassa Hope | Jul 6, 2017 | Hawassa Ethiopia, Short Term Missions
It’s summer. That time of year when everyone goes to the beach, has barbecues, enjoys the outdoors, and writes articles about why short term mission trips will harm everyone who encounters one. While short term mission trips can undoubtedly have a negative effect, the...
by Hawassa Hope | May 2, 2017 | Hawassa Ethiopia, Orphanage Support, Short Term Missions, Sponsorship
Jean writes to answer the question “Why Ethiopia?” If you could change the life of 1 person, would you do it? Or do you just throw up your hands and say “it is impossible to help a nation, especially a third world nation, if the government of...
