As we reflect on 2025, we are grateful for the ways God moved through faithful partners and local communities to bring nourishment, hope, and lasting transformation. Through Hope at the Table and other core initiatives, children and families facing hunger, poverty, and instability experienced tangible care and renewed hope. At a time when 5.7 million people are struggling daily to feed themselves and their loved ones, generosity made a measurable difference. With just 11 cents providing one meal, every dollar given helped deliver nine meals to families in need—filling empty plates with food and reminding communities they are not forgotten. Throughout the year, the impact extended far beyond meals. In 2025, 787 individuals professed their faith, 131 communities were served, and 278 pastors and leaders were trained to continue shepherding their people with wisdom and care. Discipleship programs equipped 2,645 women to grow in faith and leadership, while education programs served 11,000 students, investing in the next generation. Medical teams provided care to 7,945 individuals, and 24.6 million meals were distributed overall, including daily feeding programs that supported 101,356 children. Together, we have seen emptiness replaced with provision, despair met with joy, and hunger answered with hope. This work reflects the heart of Matthew 25:35: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” As we look ahead, we remain committed to serving alongside local churches and communities, trusting that generosity—rooted in love—will continue to change stories and lives in the year to come..

For two years, Carlens Desilus watched life move forward without him. His classmates graduated while he stayed home, unable to attend school. “I really felt upset,” he said. “I remembered all the goals I had that didn’t happen.” Today, that story looks different. Thanks to faithful partners, Carlens is back in school, finishing his final year at the School of Hope in Titanyen. “Going to school makes me proud,” he shared. “I’ve learned so much that I would never have known otherwise.” School, for Carlens, means dignity, direction, and a future. He dreams of studying electromechanics after graduation, and he believes every child deserves the same chance. “All children should go to school to get a quality education,” he said. “It is what allows them to be better in their country and the world.” Your generosity is helping students like Carlens not only return to school but also step confidently toward the future God has in store for them. We are already seeing God move in incredible ways, with over 1,000 students being able to complete exams in areas completely controlled by gangs. God is moving!

When *María watched her three children put on their new school uniforms and shoes, she called it a blessing from God. For weeks, the weight of uncertainty had pressed on her heart, she longed to send her children to school, but the cost felt far beyond her reach. What María received was more than a one-time gift. It was a reminder that she was seen, known, and not alone. Through one of our community partnerships, a local church—rooted in her neighborhood and moved by compassion—recognized the need and responded with dignity, love, and care. Made possible by faithful church partners and God’s provision, hope met her family right where they were. Today, Mission of Hope partners with 13 local churches across the Dominican Republic, equipping them to meet urgent needs while sharing the hope of the gospel. Through these partnerships, churches provide food, medical care, children’s programming, and women’s discipleship—walking hand in hand with families long after the moment of need, and helping them step into a future filled with hope. In the most recent program update: 393+ Bibles were distributed 109+ individuals accepted Christ 500+ people were reached through local churches 12 Damas Juntas women’s groups continued meeting and growing together These partnerships also enable churches to care for the whole person, supporting families during medical emergencies, providing meals for children, and creating spaces for prayer, discipleship, and evangelism. María’s children are now attending school with confidence, and she is supported by her local church. Praise be to God! *name changed for privacy

We’re grateful to share some encouraging news from our education programs in Haiti. A new school year has begun, and we’re celebrating as classrooms once again fill with students eager to learn. Across our Schools of Hope in Titanyen, Bercy, Leveque, and Lascahobas, more than 1,200 children have already returned to class. While the full return of students takes time, the momentum we’re seeing is steady and encouraging. This is especially meaningful in a time when one in four children in Haiti are out of school, one in twelve schools have closed, and a quarter of the nation’s teachers have been lost due to ongoing instability. Even in the midst of hardship, we see light breaking through. Each child who returns to school is a powerful reminder that hope is still alive in Haiti’s classrooms, nurtured daily by dedicated teachers and administrators who continue to serve faithfully, ensuring that education endures no matter the circumstances.

Last month, our Women's Empowerment team hosted its first Damas Juntas Leaders’ Retreat. With 11 groups represented and over 200 women in attendance, the day was filled with laughter, learning, and moments of profound connection. Our theme for the day was “Surrender.” Together, the team spent time in silence and solitude, reflected on what it means to surrender to God fully, played games that brought so much joy, worshiped together, and prayed over one another’s communities. It was a beautiful reminder of how God is at work among these women and the impact they’re having in their own neighborhoods. One story in particular reminded us just how powerfully God moves in people’s lives. A young teenager who had accepted Jesus as her Savior just last month came to the retreat and shared that she had invited her mom and sister to join her at Damas Juntas the previous night. Both of them accepted Jesus as well. A whole family, now walking with Christ, was an incredible picture of how God is using Damas Juntas to bring hope and transformation to generations. We are so thankful for each woman who leads, serves, and shows up with open hearts. This community is a living testimony of God’s faithfulness.

A pastor of a church in Milot, Haiti, where Kleb Manman meets, recently shared with our Women’s Empowerment Director, Madame Roselaure, how the program is transforming his church and community. He testified to the incredible impact Kleb Manman has had among the women and families of his congregation. “ Madame Roselaure, you know, Kleb Manman does so much in my church. My church has been around for 10 years, and we never had a ladies’ group who visited people and prayed for people. With the support of the leaders and the ladies of Kleb Manman, we now have several groups founded in the church. That is a great thing! God is using Kleb Manman and Women’s Empowerment. We praise the Lord for that! We are very excited to keep this program in my church and my school.” The impact is clear—people are changing, the church is changing, and love is growing in new ways. When one of the Kleb Manman leaders recently passed away in Cap Haitien, the women of KB came together and raised money to support her family. Even now, they continue walking alongside her loved ones, showing Christ’s love in action. Through Kleb Manman, women are being empowered, communities are being strengthened, and the Gospel is taking root in powerful ways, especially in a time where Haiti faces so much darkness.

Recently, tragedy struck the Los Envasadores community in Constanza when a fire swept through the neighborhood, leaving seven families without homes. In the midst of the devastation, Pastor Rafael Cruz of Iglesia Comunidad Cristiana Vida—a faithful Mission of Hope partner—quickly reached out for help. His heart was burdened for the families who had lost everything. Together, through the local church, we were able to respond. Clothing, medications, and personal hygiene supplies were provided to meet immediate needs and bring comfort in the middle of crisis. What began as a moment of loss became a moment of hope because the Church showed up, reminding these families that they are seen, loved, and not alone.

In Don Bosco, God is writing powerful stories of transformation through the ministry of Damas Juntas. Pastor André recently shared one testimony that captures the heart of what’s happening: Two women came to the church searching for more than just help—they were searching for hope. One had spent over a year in prostitution, carrying exhaustion in her heart and searching for a remedy that could replace the emptiness she was faced with daily. The other woman had been facing years of family conflict, and communicated that she had a deep desire to find peace in the midst of so much strife among her family members. When they approached the pastor, they weren’t met with judgment or interrogation. Instead, they were met with compassion. Alongside him stood a faithful leader— a woman of prayer and discernment. Together, guided by the Holy Spirit, they invited these women into a transformation group, a safe space designed to bring restoration—not only spiritually, but also emotionally and socially. Inside the small women’s group known as Damas Juntas, the atmosphere became one of healing. The gospel was shared with tenderness and truth. In that space, both women recognized their need for a Savior. With broken hearts, they surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ and have found not just freedom but also support amongst the small group of women who have also carried heavy burdens. Today, this group consists of just five women—but each story carries immeasurable value. What God is doing in Don Bosco is a reminder that it’s not about numbers; it’s about lives forever changed. Even if only one woman finds hope, heaven rejoices. And right now, we get to witness that joy multiplied!

We’re celebrating an incredible milestone: Mission of Hope has officially partnered with five more local pastors who will join in community partnerships across the Dominican Republic! This isn’t just about adding names to a list—it’s about strengthening the local church, equipping community leaders, and bringing real, lasting hope to communities in need. Each partnership represents a deep commitment to walk together in ministry, to serve people holistically, and to see lives transformed through the power of the Gospel. And the fruit is already growing. In Constanza, more families are being fed, and more children are getting involved in meaningful, life-giving programs. In Pekín, powerful stories are emerging—people who were once trapped in addiction to drugs and alcohol are now finding freedom. In Jarabacoa, relationships once marked by division and pain are being restored. We’re humbled to come alongside pastors who are already doing hard, beautiful work on the ground. And we’re more confident than ever that God is moving in the Dominican Republic, and this is only the beginning.