Our work in Philadelphia centers around Philadelphia International Alliance Church. In a community that is home to many refugees and immigrants from around the world there are unique challenges. Over 100 languages are spoken within a 10 block radius of the church. Poverty issues around economic opportunity and social justice issues are pervasive in the […]
90% of the population is estimated to live in rural areas. According to a 2011 report released by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Burkina Faso is ranked 181 out of 187 countries. 50% of the population lives in extreme poverty on less then a dollar a day.
Since the time of St. Patrick, Ireland has strongly identified with the Christian faith and the Catholic Church. Recent decades, however, have seen a major shift. Ireland now has one of the highest rates of “convinced atheists” per capita of any English-speaking country. Even those who’d check “Christian” on a census form are increasingly unlikely […]
Following the devastating earthquake on January 12, 2010, Haiti received an outpouring of support from people just like you who wanted to do whatever they could to help this very poor country find its feet again. Now, much of the rubble has been cleared up, the tent cities are disappearing, and life has mostly gone […]
I was able to visit a production farmer (production farmer: someone who is trying to make a living off the land) in Burkina Faso this past summer. The man we visited with was someone who has received a plow from Grain of Hope through donors. It was personally amazing to meet someone we have helped […]
Do you want to contribute to Grain of Hope but time is not something you are able to offer? Donations can go an incredible way in improving the lives of many. We appreciate any contribution you are able to give.
We give village farms plows that they can hook up to cows or donkeys. Most farmers will work the ground with their hands. By giving them a plow they can increase their production.
A Grain of Hope weekend is designed to help you lead and participate in an experience that not only will change the world, but also changes you.
We have trips that are always in the planning process. Our goal for 2016 is to send 4 trips to Burkina Faso. If you would like to sign up for a trip, be the first to know about new trips, or would just like more information on trips, please fill out the contact form below.
One time I was on a food distribution in the village of Niankore. We were able to buy 10 tons of corn to hand out that day. I remember handing out bucket after bucket of corn to people who had been pre picked before hand and given a ticket. It was getting down to the […]
Please enter your contact information in the fields below and you will receive further information regarding the 5K run at this location. If you have further questions, please visit our Contact Page.
