Hope on the Move: A Van With Purpose

Delivering essential care and compassionate support to the most vulnerable in Korah. 

Hope is On the Move -Thanks to You!

We are overjoyed to share that we have crossed the finish line and reached our goal! Hope is officially on the move - and our hearts are overflowing with thanks and gratitude. We are deeply moved by the incredible support we have received and the steadfast faithfulness of our Hope for Korah community.

Every time a donation comes into our office, WE RING THE BELL — AND YESTERDAY WE RANG IT LOUD! The gift that brought us over the finish line came in, and we couldn't be more excited!  Watch video and celebrate with both our Canadian and Ethiopian team.

Just three months ago, we launched our Hope on the Move campaign to raise funds for a reliable, used van—one that will bring dignity, essential care, and connection to some of the most vulnerable in Korah, as well as our dedicated staff. We reached out to you, and you responded with generosity and heart. So many of you caught the vision and came together to make this dream a reality.

Now, because of your generosity, Jake Boner, our Deputy Country Director, and Sosena Shiferaw, our Country Director, are actively searching for the right vehicle to purchase in Ethiopia. We ask for your continued prayers—that they will find the perfect, safe, and reliable van for our ministry, and that they will have favor navigating taxes and other potential challenges along the way.

Thank you to each and every one of you who gave, encouraged, and prayed for this project. Because of you, Hope is on the Move in Korah. We can’t wait to share the exciting update with you once the van has been purchased—hopefully very soon!

Fundraising Goal $75,000

Campaign Progress

$76,331 / $75,000 raised

Why A Vehicle Matters

Serving More. Reaching Farther. Moving with Purpose.

Over the past 14 years, Hope for Korah has grown into a beautiful ministry, serving hundreds of children, families, and elders in Korah. Yet throughout all this growth, we've operated without owning a single vehicle.  Almost every day, our team relies on rented cars or taxis—which aren’t always reliable or suitable.  That’s why Hope on the Move is so important. We’re raising funds to purchase a safe, dependable van—one that will allow us to serve more people, more effectively, every single day.

 With a dedicated ministry vehicle, we will be able to:

  • Respond quickly to medical needs and emergencies
  • Safely and efficiently transport staff, families, and supplies
  • Support daily operations, including bulk purchasing and distribution for programs like: 
    • Berta Breakfast
    • Daycare
    • Socio-Economic Empowerment Program
    • Education & Youth Programs
    • Elders’ Home
  • Carry out home and school visits, education and vocational follow-ups, and social work more safely, reliably, and with less logistical strain
  • Strengthen connections between our growing number of ministry sites
  • Increase security and efficiency when transporting sensitive documents, funds, or attending meetings across the city 

Your support will put Hope for Korah on the move—helping us reach those who need us most, with greater care and impact.

Over the next six weeks, we’ll be sharing real stories from the ground—highlighting the people and programs that will be directly impacted by your generosity.

The cost is significant.  Vehicles in Africa are surprisingly much more expensive than in North America, and depending on the type and age of the vehicle, we may also face duties and taxes.

We believe that care, dignity, and opportunity should never be out of reach. With your help, we can put Hope on the Move—and bring lasting change to those who need it most.

Join us today. Help us reach our $75,000 goal—and put hope in motion. Let’s do this—together.