Together in Hope is currently working in the Philippines, El Salvador, and Ethiopia.
Together in Hope is working with marginalized communities in three locations in the Philippines: Malis, Upper Javier, Naga City and has plans to implement a 4th program in Boklaoan. Members of target communities in each of these locations live without basic life necessities such as nutritious food, clean water, adequate housing, and hygienic waste disposal. Access to resources such as healthcare, education, transportation, and jobs are also severely limited or non-existent. The average monthly household income for a family of 6 is $50-$100. Yet, community members long for a better future for themselves and their children and are willing to work to bring that future into reality if given the opportunity. Together in Hope seeks to help create that opportunity.
During the years 1980-1992, El Salvador was ravaged by civil war. It claimed the lives of more than 75,000 people; mostly the poor. Although the war is over, the bulk of the population remains in poverty. Together in Hope is working in the impoverished community of Alta Mira Flores, a squatter community of about 30,000 people located on the outskirts of San Salvador. Community needs include livelihood and job training, education, healthcare, nutrition, and clean water. In conversation with the community, Together in Hope is working to build a community center that will house a school for children and also health, job training, adult education, and counseling services. The members of the Alta Mira Flores community are already working hard to help educate their children and build a better future for themselves and generations to come. Together in Hope seeks to come along side and enable that effort.
Together in Hope is supporting Irish organization Youth Release in its efforts to build a youth center in Dire Dawa Ethiopia. Dire Dawa has been harshly affected by poverty, near famine, and recent flooding which devastated the city. In 2006, the Sabian river flooded and rampaged through the city killing over 500 people and displaced a further 10,000 people. As a result of this natural disaster, many children have been orphaned and left homeless within the city. Youth Release and Together in Hope are working with a local partner in Dire Dawa on the establishment of a youth center for street children. The youth center will facilitate programs targeted at rehabilitation for street children.
