HFK NEWS

Latest News, Updates & Articles

Do you want to hear our most recent updates and stories on what is happening in Korah? Browse below and read what's new in the Korah community.

Seven Years in the Making - HFK's Primary Health Clinic is Approved! Post by Tammy Brandsma MSN, RN

Seven Years in the Making - HFK's Primary Health Clinic is Approved! Post by Tammy Brandsma MSN, RN

By: Eve Pohl Posted On: Jan 8, 2019

Seven years ago, God planted a young American nurse in the heart of a slum district in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In response to the overwhelming unmet health needs, Emily began a health service out of her backpack, tending to many living in Korah who could not afford even the most rudimentary healthcare.

Health Protection for Korah's Garbage Collectors

Health Protection for Korah's Garbage Collectors

By: Eve Pohl Posted On: Aug 27, 2018

Can you help us protect the garbage collectors in Korah? HFK is partnering with the local government to provide health safety equipment (120 masks, 120 pairs of shoes & 120 gloves) for 60 local garbage collectors.

80+ Youth Attend Life Skills Training

80+ Youth Attend Life Skills Training

By: Eve Pohl Posted On: Aug 3, 2018

Today we wrapped up an excellent four-day Life Skills Training course for youth, facilitated by our Hope for Korah staff.

Today's Reality Check - Guest Post by Andrea Gaines

Today's Reality Check - Guest Post by Andrea Gaines

By: Eve Pohl Posted On: Jun 6, 2018

Here’s what Andrea had to say after her recent visit to Hope for Korah…

"Today's reality check, just in case you need a little perspective. We went to one of my favorite places today, Korah. It's a leper colony that a holds close to 130,000 people. It's one of my favorite places because some of my favorite people reside there. 

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - Emiwedet's Story

International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - Emiwedet's Story

By: Eve Pohl Posted On: May 23, 2018

The United Nations has designated today as an International Day to End Obstetric Fistula Day.