Hope Rises International

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the local church is often the most trusted voice in a community. Pastors know their neighbors. They show up. They stay.

That's exactly why Hope Rises International is partnering with them.

By equipping pastors to recognize the signs of neglected tropical diseases like leprosy and walk people toward care, we're seeing fear replaced with understanding and isolation replaced with compassion.

Research confirms what we're already witnessing on the ground — 96% of community members want faith and health integrated, and every healthcare worker surveyed supports partnering with pastors.

When the Church is equipped, whole communities heal. 🙏

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." — Psalm 46:1
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Present healing. Eternal hope.

Not a slogan — a description of what actually happens when this work reaches someone. When a pastor walks a patient to a clinic. When a surgeon closes a wound. When a man who has been hiding for years steps back into his community.

That's what this community funds. That's what your generosity reaches toward.
Thank you for walking with us. 🙏

Because of your generosity, hundreds of boxes of medical supplies have arrived in Enugu, Nigeria.

These supplies are now in the hands of Red Aid, our Christian partner on the ground — ready to reach people affected by neglected tropical diseases in one of the communities we serve.

This is what your giving does. Thank you. 🙏

Godwin is 10 years old. He stopped going to school because kids teased him — and his mom couldn't afford the surgery that would change everything.

Because of generous donors, Godwin received that surgery for free. And before he went into the operating room, someone prayed with him.

He said after that, he wasn't afraid anymore.

Today Godwin is recovering — and he can't wait to go back to school. 🙏

"The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them;
he delivers them from all their troubles.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The righteous person may have many troubles,
but the Lord delivers him from them all."
Psalm 34:17-19 🙏