Compelled by compassion and the inherent worth and potential of every person, HOPE International Development Agency is a collective of entrepreneurial and dedicated people who are responsive to the realities of overlooked families living in extreme poverty.

 
 

OUR STORY

Founded in 1975 - in response to the Ethiopian famines ravaging the country - HOPE gathered a group of committed families, deeply compassionate and dedicated people, to act with love and Christ’s tangible compassion to address extreme need. They had one goal: help people. Today, that goal remains our firm foundation.

 
 
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OUR PURPOSE

HOPE mobilizes resources and connects donors, volunteers and teams here in Canada with opportunities to fuel lasting change around the world. Working in 16 countries – with a focus on clean water, food security and livelihoods – together we equip and empower possibility for families through approaches that are resilient, community-led and sustainable.

 
 
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OUR PARTNERS

Grassroots, community-based organizations are the heartbeat of HOPE and we keep them central to everything we do. Here’s how. Our local partners collaborate directly with program beneficiaries in the field to identify needs, develop solutions, shape initiatives and provide a framework to foster long-term sustainability and self-reliance.

 

  • DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
    • Asociación para el Desarrollo de San José de Ocoa
    • Instituto para el Desarrollo del Noroeste (INDENOR)

    GUATEMALA
    Asociación Unidos Por La Vida

    HAITI
    • Hospital Albert Schweitzer
    • Productive Cooperatives Haiti

    HONDURAS
    • Proyecto Aldea Global

  • DEMOCRATIC REP. CONGO
    • Butoke
    • Congo Covenant Church

    ETHIOPIA
    • Save Lives Ethiopia

    RWANDA
    • Link Ministries

    SOUTH SUDAN
    • Anglican Church of South Sudan

  • INDIA
    • Myrada

    NEPAL
    • Women for Peace and Democracy Nepal

    PAKISTAN
    • Poverty Eradication Initiative
    • Taangh Wasaib Organization (TWO)

    SRI LANKA
    • Sri Lanka Center for Development Facilitation

  • CAMBODIA
    • HOPE Development Cambodia

    MYANMAR
    • HOPE International Development Agency

    PHILIPPINES
    • Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education
    • Assisi Development Foundation

LEADERSHIP

 

Executive Team

Jon McKenzie - Managing Director

Sean Burke - Director of Overseas Programs

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David S. McKenzie - International President

Board of Directors

Ian Warkentin - Chair

Dale Bowler - Vice Chair

Mike Pohanka - Treasurer

Anita Walker-Spiller - Secretary

Allen McPhedran - Director

Jenny Soto Martinez - Director

Alicia Moleski - Director

Bryan Tripp - Director

 

CONTACT HOPE STAFF Toll Free 1-866-525-4673

 
 
 

Together, supporting families in their efforts to step out of poverty