Give Hope Fight Poverty

Service Learning Experiences Objective is to educate US Students and participants in a hands-on nature to create a globally minded, culturally competent and philanthropic generation. The short-term goal is to empower US students to learn first- hand about the war on HIV, poverty, and illiteracy during one of our 10 day service-learning opportunities. Participants are immersed in rural communities to learn about and engage with orphaned and vulnerable children, to physically assist with the implementation of GHFP initiatives on the ground in Swaziland and to learn about Swazi culture and customs. The long term goal is to empower the volunteers to become change agents and future advocates in regard to both national and international issues. Past service-learning participants have helped plan and implement awareness building and fundraising events in their communities.

In eSwatini, the number of orphans exceeds the number of caregivers causing a child headed household phenomenon where the eldest brother or sister assumes the role of the mother or father to their younger siblings despite the lack of food and other necessities. We Aim to address emergency needs of children living in child-headed homes during our time on the ground in Swaziland in addition to maintaining relationships with the children/students while we are in the States. This includes basic medical/vision care, fun activities (dinner, movies, parties) and continued collaboration through WhatsApp messaging and mailings. In 2018, we provided solar lights, assistance with electricity fees, mattresses and bedding for warm, assisted with emergency medical needs, and transportation to and from school.

Orphan Education Fund After orphaned children are selected based on need, they receive educational scholarships enabling them to go to school for free. With every year of education, the risks of contracting HIV/AIDS declines. Therefore, our short-term goal is to keep them in school and healthy. Our long term goal is to enable them to be change agents for the future of their nation. After they graduate and are able to earn a living, our goal for them is to become mentors for the younger generation and to provide the same scholarships that we have provided for them.