Fully Equipped

This past May, through the collective generosity shared from this Hope community, 26 graduates from our Power of Hope vocational program received their own tool kits.

Recipients were selected; tool kits were purchased, assembled and distributed.

Because of you, an increase in employment opportunities for these 26 graduates was made possible. Each recipient was interviewed and here are some of the words they shared about how these kits will improve their work and lives.

"Before it was difficult for me. Whenever I had a contract, I had to borrow tools and they weren't always available. This kit will lessen my burdens."

"The tool kit will take me to another level as an electrician technician, improving my skills and adding value to my career."

"This kit will enable me to sustain my family and give me the opportunity to give back to society."

"Skills without tools are not profitable, but with the tool kit I will be able to do more, which will result in great life improvement."

Thank you for all the ways you equip students at Hope International. Grateful to each and every one of you.

What Mamadu Can Do!

Who doesn't love a full-circle story, particularly one that shows what the combination of hard work and generosity can create.

Please meet Mamadu, a Hope International 2023 graduate, who was granted (through one of you likely reading this) a scholarship to attend Monrovia Vocational Training Center to pursue a certification in heavy duty mechanics.

After 18 months of study, Mamadu is set to graduate on September 30th, 2025. He says while he had immense interest and a strong desire to learn, he had little experience or exposure. Mamadu studied and persevered and is excitedly awaiting graduation. He has applied for a job with the National Transit Authority (fingers crossed) and is waiting to hear if he will get an interview.

While attending his training, Mamadu has remained connected to Hope International and has taken on the support role of keeping the busses up and running. He said that "on two occasions I was called in the middle of the night to repair the bus after it had broken down on the way to the airport to pick up our international partners." Yes, I can confirm that this happened as I was on the bus!

After graduation he will pursue employment in his field and continue to assist Hope International, using the skills he has obtained. He hopes someday that the school can offer its own heavy duty mechanics program and he would love to teach. 

He wanted to share the following message with you.

“All I imagined after high school was to return to the garage but Hope International changed that by allowing me to add value to my life. Thank you to the one who provided the funds for my vocational training. I am so grateful for the help. Thank you for making me a professional man.”

— Mamadu

Opportunity + Grit + Generosity = Mamadu’s Future.

Together,
Jackie
Executive Director | The Hope Project

Let's Make It a Great One!

Hope International is officially back in session for the 2025-2026 school year! We wish the students a wonderful year and hope the students in your world are settling into their classes.

Thank you to you our Hope community for your partnership and generosity that makes another year of education possible for the nearly 1,500 students attending Hope International.