All of Mama Hope’s shelter projects aim to provide hope and love for abandoned or vulnerable children, while instilling in them a sense of belonging and acceptance that will encourage responsible membership in the community.

In August 2010 Mama Hope partnered with the United Hearts Children Center in Ghana. The Founding Director, Pastor Elisha, recognized the need for youth services after seeing too many children in the village that were in desperate need of protection, education, and shelter. He was renting a house where 27 children lived in two rooms of wall to wall bunk beds. Mama Hope saw that these were unhealthy conditions and began supporting The United Hearts Children Center in September of 2010. Construction on the new orphanage is now 70% percent complete.  It will have 14 rooms and a separate wing for boys and girls! Once this new home is finished, it will be providing a safe haven and a family to 60+ children and will continue to serve the community for generations to come.

The funds to build the orphanage have been raised by three of Mama Hope’s Global Advocates Katherine Theus, Lauren Wright and Melinda Beyer.

Katherine’s Story

“I got to spend 6 weeks with these beautiful children, and fell in love with each and every one of them. Although I’m in no position to become a mother, I wish I could have brought them home with me. Working with the children only enforced just how privileged I am to have been born into a loving family, in a place where I have the resources necessary to become a happy, healthy adult. The children of the Orphanage Center were dealt a much harder hand in life, and I want to do everything I can to ease the burden they carry on their very small shoulders.” -Katherine Theus

Click here to Donate to Katherine’s Campaign https://secure.piryx.com/donate/EbcRnaW8/Mama-Hope/orphanage

Lauren’s Story

“After spending almost 8 months with the children of the Orphanage Center, they have changed my life in ways that I never could have imagined.  These beautiful children have shown me what it means to live a life of love and purpose and they deserve every opportunity that we can give them.  Building them a new orphanage seems like a small exchange for what they have given me and I am fully committed to doing everything I can to make their lives easier.  I want to raise as much support as possible for the new building and the daily needs of these children.  Your generosity and compassion will truly make a difference!” – Lauren Wright

Click here to Donate to Lauren’s Campaign https://tools.piryx.com/fundraising/pages/refugeorphanage

Melinda’s Story

“When I went to volunteer at the orphanage I was sent to work on sustainable agriculture at their farm. I soon found another side of myself brought out by the unyielding and happy smiles of these children. After my first week, they had grabbed my heart and held it tight. They reached out to me and welcomed me into their home. Soon my passion changed as I grew to care for these children more than I could have ever imagined. For their hard work and the way they care for each other, and cared for others like me, they deserve a safe home, the opportunity to receive education, and a chance for a healthy and stable life.” – Melinda Beyer

Click here to Donate to Melinda’s Campaign https://secure.piryx.com/donate/EbcRnaW8/Mama-Hope/unitedheartsschool