Despite the current instability of the economy and politics in this beautiful country called Zimbabwe, God has granted a miracle! There is no explanation other than God for the way He has supplied our every need at the Village of Hope to continue to take care of poverty-striken children, and children orphaned because of AIDS, in a positive, Christian atmosphere. We care for children both on the grounds of the Village of Hope and those from the local community of Good Hope, Harare.The current statistics tell that there are 1.5 million orphans in Zimbabwe today, but places of safety for only 0.5% of this number. They state that the average life expectancy is 34 years old because of AIDS - the middle generation of parents being virtually wiped out - leaving the care of their children in the hands of aging grandparents with little or no means - or with no care at all.

The stats tell us that there is over 80% unemployment in the country and that most of those employed live on less than $10/month CDN. So where is HOPE to come from?

We cannot fix all of this beautiful country’s challenges. But on 20 acres, in one small corner of Zimbabwe, the children of the Village of Hope can see God’s smile and experience God’s favor……

Despite the queues for basics like milk and bread, despite the 2.5million percent inflation rate (depending on which site you source), and despite the declining infrastructure in the country, THERE IS HOPE…..

- January, 2006 - the feeding program was revived and has grown to feed almost 400 children daily in several of the local ‘plots’ around the Village of Hope, and at our gate as children from the Primary School begin their school day.

- October, 2006 - Hope Community Church celebrates its 5th anniversary on the grounds of the Village of Hope - proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and discipling our community.

- April 1, 2007 - Primary School Registration is granted.

- May 8, 2007 - Cornelius Hope Academy Primary School (CHAPS) opened its doors to grades one and two students.

- June 25, 2007 - the orphanage permit is granted allowing the Village of Hope to register orphans in our children’s homes.

- January, 2008 - CHAPS opened for 190 students, grades 0-6.

- January, 2009 - CHAPS opens for 350 students, grades 1-7, and the orphanage has expanded to 22 resident children.

Currently, over 500 children pass through the gates of the Village of Hope each day, and participate in its various programs - being fed, learning about the gospel of Jesus Christ, and being loved by our staff.

‘For I know the plans I have for you’, declares the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’ Jeremiah 29:11