HOW CAN WE HELP THE POOR?

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“The only way to help the poor is to make them productive”

Passion of Hope International

Our Story

Our mission is to be a catalyst for appropriate and sustainable development in Africa's most marginalized communities.

Passion of Hope International (PHI) is a registered non-profit organization in the State of Maryland, USA, and our purpose is to catalyze appropriate and sustainable development by collaborating with groups in marginalized rural communities. Our mission's impact will result in food sovereignty and security, resilient livelihood and well-being, housing with appropriate energy sources, access to clean water, an eco-friendly waste management system, and quality education for all.

Empowering Rural Marginalized Communities in Africa

"There's enough on this planet for everyone's needs but not for everyone's greed."

OUR VISION

Collaboratively empowering Africa's marginalized communities with emphasis on biodiverse rich ecosystems, education, livelihoods, health and wellness

Kamser Seka Widows

This year, two of the women (both elderly) in a partner self-help group became sudden victims of the heavy March rains in Kenya. Floods were caused by heavy rains, river flooding and Lake Victoria backflow. As the rains persisted, water stagnation and contamination of clean water sources was the result. Loss of life and property damage was high. In Kendu Bay, at the edge of Lake Victoria, Syprina and Susan of the Kamser Seka Widows (KSW) group lost their homes. As the second rain season of the year looms, they lack the means to rebuild.

How can you help? Our plan is to quickly rebuild a new home in the next two months. You can provide the funding. We will mobilize the labor. For more information, click here.

Mary Omega is the organizer of KSW. Working with PHI’s Jiimarishe Empowerment Program, the meagre resources of these women are leverage to create new and sustainable income streams.

Our Work

Adopt a School

We invest in educating tomorrow's future in under-resourced communities. This includes basic school infrastructure such as clean water, sanitation, furniture, technology and teaching and learning resources.

Touching Lives

A happy beneficiary of our interventions in Kenya, Africa.

Our Mission

Our active network of educators interfacing with locals.

Adopt a School

We invest in educating tomorrow's future in under-resourced communities. This includes basic school infrastructure such as clean water, sanitation, furniture, technology and teaching and learning resources.

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Our Projects

Passion of Hope International is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world. Through our various projects, we strive to bring hope and change to those in need. Each project is carefully designed to address specific challenges and create lasting solutions.

WOMEN

Support Our Mission

Your support is crucial to our work at Passion of Hope International. There are numerous ways you can contribute to our activities, and every little bit you give goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission. Discover how you can get involved by exploring the opportunities below.

Donate

Wondering how to give back and be a part of a transformative program that helps so many people? It's always the right time to donate and become an invaluable part of our success. Together, we can make a difference.

Spread the Message

Passion of Hope International relies on your commitment to Spread the Message to promote real change on the ground and in local communities. Without the active participation of countless individuals, Passion of Hope International would be far more limited in its impact.

Raise Awareness

We believe the best way for our initiatives to succeed is for the community to become actively involved. If you are looking for a fulfilling way to contribute to our efforts, then it's time to Raise Awareness and join Passion of Hope International in making a positive impact.

JIIMARISHE HONEY PROJECT

The Jiimarishe Honey Project empowers residents of marginalized communities in Kenya by creating multiple income streams from their own land through apiculture. Besides the honey, the presence of the bees also helps to catalyze the growth of fruit trees and garden produce to feed the family and the remaining produce is sold for income.

In 2021, PHI did a pilot project with 20 farmers in Gilgil, Kenya. The collaborative venture with the farmers resulted in as much as a five-fold increase in income for the farmers. This increase in income was initiated first be capturing rainwater for consumption and for agriculture. Beekeeping contributed to financial resilience and improved the overall well-being of their families. Beneficiaries included a significant percentage of elderly women and persons living with disabilities.

Donate to Jiimarishe Honey via M-changa

For donations above $1,000 please send payment by check or ACH Transfer to minimize processing fees.

CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS:

Please make checks/money orders payable to

Passion of Hope International

30 W. 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

ACH/WIRING

Beneficiary Name: Passion of Hope International - USA | EIN: 30-1116311

Please call for specific wiring and bank transfer instructions:

+1 443-708-1026

CREDIT CARD & PAYPAL

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Your charitable contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law and may be made safely online, via wire transfer, or by sending a check to one of our offices.

Meet the Hub Leaders

CEO, Maripha Empowerment Foundation, PHI Nigeria

Mariam Olorundare

Mariam is an agriculture entrepreneur with the right value system and technical skills. She is a thought leader in the organic agriculture sector.

Board Chair and Director, Nabahya Food Institute

Guillian Nabahya

Guillian is a researcher in renewable clean energy and sustainable food systems that increase agricultural yields while avoiding air pollution, deforestation, and climate change.