Ever wonder where your donations to Alongside Hope go? Here’s a quick snapshot of some of the ways you helped in 2024/25.
Canada
The ecclesiastical province of BC/Yukon are ready to respond to wildfire emergencies with a $50,000 grant from Alongside Hope.
After the Jasper wildfire, the Diocese of Edmonton partnered with the Jasper Employment and Education Centre to offer critical support in employment, immigration and emergency assistance to more than 1,500 evacuees, including temporary foreign workers and their families.
440 people participated in 30 “Mapping the Ground We Stand On” workshops across the country. Through this hands-on exploration of the Doctrine of Discovery, participants deepened their understanding of what it means to live in right relations.
Cuba
5015 families received training to increase their resilience to disaster.
Mexico, Peru, Ecuador
342 indigenous midwives were supported to improve health service delivery and reduce maternal mortality.
Colombia
Grupo Comunicarte developed more than 400 radio programs with local youth, promoting environmental protection and sustainability, and reaching approximately 3,750,000 people.
Ukraine
More than 300 people living with disabilities developed critical social skills, especially challenging in times of war.
Gaza
18,205 patients have been treated at Gaza’s Al Ahii Hospital since the beginning of the current conflict.
Nepal
1990 flood-affected individuals received food relief in Kathmandu.
South Sudan
9,510 people received monthly food relief.
Uganda
6,730 adolescent girls and young women received training in entrepreneurship skills, resulting in increased knowledge and interest towards starting and managing businesses.
Two school campaigns provided sexual and reproductive health rights information and knowledge to 833 students. This resulted in better awareness of gender rights, menstrual hygiene, reduced absenteeism, and the formation of two new school health clubs.
Kenya
11 shallow wells were built this year, for a total of 99 since 2019, providing water to 25,000 people a day.
ECLOF serves more than 40,000 low-income entrepreneurs and farmers, primarily women. Last year, with support from Alongside Hope, 570 farmers were trained in sustainable dairy and agriculture practices, leading to an increase in yields and household income.
Zambia
593 adolescents attended weekly group meetings and learned about safe sexual behaviours, alcohol and drug abuse and children’s rights.
Zimbabwe
4,857 farmers revitalized and preserved local biodiversity.
The Philippines
747 people benefitted from the rehabilitation of two local drinking water systems damaged by typhoons.
Read more about the work of Alongside Hope at their website alongsidehope.org.
If you’d like you can donate today online at alongsidehope.org/give-today or by calling 1-866-308-7973.
As I wrote in an article a year or so ago, don’t forget the World of Gifts is about more than just Christmas!
God bless you all for your continued support of Alongside Hope!
