Projects
Our approach...We know that the challenges individuals, families and whole communities throughout Rukungiri District face are wide ranging and multifaceted. It is for this reason that our mission is to relentlessly pursue a programme of activities that encourage, empower and enable those we work with in a holistic way. We also know the one-off interventions, while sometimes necessary, will not deliver the deep and sustained impact we wish to see. We are therefore committed to take a journey-based approach, walking with those we work with along the path of bettering their lives and bringing forth a more hopeful future. Ensuring this holistic, journey-based approach is implicit in all we do, we have divided our activities into four key phases of intervention and support, using the metaphor of a tree.
Roots →
We know that all those with whom we interact must first have their basic physiological and relational needs met. But too often, people lack the elemental necessities of life. We will therefore put in place a series of basic projects and programmes to provide those who need it with strong roots with which to sustain themselves and their families.
Trunk ↓
We know that many of those we engage are working tirelessly to develop the foundational aspects of their lives. But a range of factors are limiting their ability to do this in a secure and sustainable way. We will therefore offer a series of projects and programmes that enable those with whom we work to strengthen the trunk of their lives through learning and development.
Seeds ↑
We know that there are some with whom we work who could go on to be community changers themselves. But for many, this currently feels beyond their reach. We will therefore commit to working with key beneficiaries to sow the seeds born of their fruit back into their communities and the lives of those who will come after.
Branches ←
We know that there are some people who are looking for ways to expand and diversify their lives. But they too often lack the ability, means or resources to make their ambitions a reality. We will therefore provide a series of projects and programmes that create new and entrepreneurial opportunities and support to help people branch out in new ways.
Child Sponsorship
We run a child sponsorship programme, and currently have 28 children enrolled. We believe in the holistic care and development of children, so our programme covers:
- boarding school fees
- all school requirements
- medical expenses
- holiday home visits
- visitation day packages
- nutritional support (where required)
Sponsorship varies from £21-£35 per month, depending on the child’s school, age and requirements.
Sponsors receive a letter and printed photos of their sponsor child annually, as well as informal updates throughout the year.
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Community Centre
Under construction!
Our vision is this; a hub, a centre of activity, employment, safety, provision and learning. A place which fulfils practical needs as well as emotional, social, spiritual and economic needs.
– permanent project offices
– a store for the sponsorship programme
– a community training centre/hall
– emergency safe housing
– worker housing
As our projects expand and develop, the office building will be our administrative centre and the ‘address’ at which we can be found. The store rooms are also a necessary component of the building project, where 40-50+ children’s mattresses, cases, buckets etc will be stored during school holidays. We have identified a need for emergency/temporary safe housing on site. There will also be provision for workers housing (to act as security as well!). A truck is needed for the day to day activities of The Hope Collective programmes. Finally, we are constructing a community training centre/hall. The vision of The Hope Collective is to see individuals, families and communities encouraged, empowered and equipped to have positive, productive and independent futures. We seek to do this predominantly through education and economic support. Over time, we see the centre being a place where people come to learn IT skills, hold savings groups, learn handcrafts, where there are playgroups and centre days for the sponsored children, where anyone can come to receive support, encouragement and prayer, where people can showcase and share their skills and ideas.
