Beacon Of Hope Initiative

Background of BHI

Beacon of Hope Initiative (BHI) started on July 1, 2001 in Jos, Nigeria through the Christian Reformed World Missions (CRWM) and World Renew both agencies of the Christian Reformed Church of North America. BHI became registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria as a corporate body on October 7, 2010. Beacon of Hope Initiative (BHI) is partnering with Tarayyar Ekklesiyoyin Kristi a Nigeria (TEKAN, the Hausa acronym which stands for the “Fellowship of the Churches of Christ in Nigeria). Through these churches and communities BHI implements most of her programs. TEKAN is a fellowship of 15 denominations with an approximate total membership of over 30 million people. Beacon of Hope Initiative is a non-governmental organization and a full partner of World Renew. The mandate of BHI is to build the capacity of communities to intervene in health and human development issues. BHI also helps to care for orphans, vulnerable children, empower widows and provide economic empowerment for the poor. BHI has a Board of Trustees, a Board of Governors, and a Management Committee.