Stories of Hope: James

15 year old James joined Giving Hope in late 2009. He has been living in a small hut with his mother, who suffers from a severe mental disability, and several of his nine siblings.

Due to extreme poverty and his mother’s condition, James has suffered through years of emotional trauma and hardship and was often forced to sleep outside or on the porch of a neighbor’s home. James’ 18 year brother Lawrence was so overwhelmed by family problems and responsibilities he ran away from home.

Today, with the support of ZOE Ministry and Giving Hope, Lawrence has come home to their village and is helping to care for James and his 13-year-old sister Flora.

Giving Hope is providing Lawrence with vocational training, and he is now confident in his abilities to support his family. James is in school and is at the top of his class.
In February 2010, Giving Hope built a home for the family. During the dedication, James stepped forward and spoke.

See the video of James sharing a memory verse from Jeremiah: