We do life-saving work
Saving Lives
Our priests operate in areas where people's lives are threatened by war, armed conflict, and oppression. We support refugees by making sure that they are able to eat, drink water, and get the medical help they so desperately need.
Life-saving testimonials
It's difficult to say how many people's lives were saved from starvation, but we know that over 5,000 people received food staples earlier this year, and that's only in one of the many places we send support!
Conflict in Ethiopia is creating Refugees
Armed conflict in Ethiopia continues to displace thousands of innocent people. No one is safe from the threats of violence. Men, women, and children are forced to flee from their homes and their livelihoods. We are busy meeting the immediate needs of these displaced people because their homes have been destroyed in the conflict, and they are refugees.
We do life-changing work
Changing Lives
Many of the communities we serve face absolute material poverty and destitution. They request education, safe transportation, or assistance with basic skills. HWF is passionate about protecting drinking water, improving local food resources, and providing education materials. We do life-changing work that improves their chance at a healthy life.
Life-Changing testimonials
The people were facing water-born illnesses because of insect and germ infestation in the open water source. Some of these life-threatening illnesses are malaria, dysentery, and even the parasitic worms that cause elephantiases. Now they are safe from water born illnesses!
A water tank is big news
In many communities we have supported the work of building or installing water tanks. A new water tank stores clean potable water and serves the good people in the surrounding village.
We do life-building work
Building Up Communities
Several churches and chapels have been constructed. Other needs such as benches (so the congregation does not sit on the floor), vestments, church furnishings, school construction, educational materials, and catechist training are examples of what these priests have asked for and received.
Life-building testimonials
A village priest in Ethiopia reported that rats had eaten his only pair of shoes. He lived in a rodent infested one room house with a dirt floor. With HWF support, he not only has new shoes but a cement floor in his new two-room rectory.
The Good News
While most sermons don't require words, many people are hungry for the 'why' behind our acts of kindness and they sit out in the open to learn about our good God. Our priests are going to places where people are spiritually hungry. The people come to hear good news!