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Our Vision
To see refugees and the host community escape poverty and become self-reliant.
Our Mission
To provide access to education and income generating activities to refugees and their host community as well as strengthen their spiritual wellbeing.
Our Story
The work and nature of There Is Hope is directly linked to the life and story of the organization’s Founder and former Executive Director, Innocent Magambi. Innocent lived as a refugee for more than 27 years, beginning as a small child, and knows firsthand the struggle and misfortune of displaced people fleeing economic crisis or military conflicts. Innocent debunks many common misconceptions about refugees and is dedicated to sharing the reality of what it means to be a refugee. As founder, he shares his vision for the plight of displaced people and encourages everyone he comes in contact with to understand why – and just how much – their help is needed to make a difference and change lives.
An Innovative Approach
For us, charity work is not a matter of giving handouts but empowering beneficiaries to make the best out of their situation. We believe that poverty is not so much a lack of material possessions as it is a state of mind developed through culture, beliefs and debilitating circumstances. Challenging this state of mind with love, compassion and care can transform a person’s attitude to the extent that they go on to become a source of inspiration and support to those around them.
Our greatest resource at There Is Hope is not the money we are able to raise but the time invested in our beneficiaries – listening, understanding and sharing in their suffering and joy. By forming authentic relationships, we gain guidance about what their real needs are, and then embark on the transformation journey together.
There Is Hope strives to bring positive transformation to the lives of both refugees and Malawians. Our goal is to ensure that these people achieve self-dependence.
All programs are offered on a non-discriminatory basis and strive to engender our key values.