Stories of Hope

The following are stories of orphans and vulnerable children who are part of ZOE’s orphan empowerment program.

	Jeanne Since joining ZOE’s Orphan Empowerment Program, Jeanne was able to go from eating once every four days, to providing all the food she and her siblings need. Learn how ZOE helps orphans become food secure.
	Christine Animals are key to many orphans’ journey out of poverty. Read about how raising and breeding rabbits were key to empowering Christine to provide for her family.
	Edgar ZOE Ministry’s new empowerment program in Zimbabwe is having great success. Read about how both Zimbabwe and 16-year-old Edgar are experiencing a new beginning, full of hope and promise.
	Seraphine An important element of ZOE Ministry’s Orphan Empowerment Program is building community for isolated and marginalized orphans. Seraphine, like many other orphans, was forced to abandon her remaining family after her parents died in order to survive. Read about her journey to a joyous reunion.
	Fortune Once suffering from illness and a chronic wound, Fortune and her family are now healthy and on their way to self-sufficiency. Read how ZOE’s Orphan Empowerment program is saving lives and educating not only orphans but whole communities about HIV/AIDS.
	Alice The home that Alice’s Working Group and Hope Companion partners helped build has reunited her scattered family. Read about how ZOE’s approach to providing homes is a better solution for orphans.
	Two Helens The small business training that ZOE provides orphans is changing the lives of two girls, both named Helen. Read about how small business training can truly transform lives.
	Sarah Having lost her father at 14, Sarah can now provide for her three younger siblings and care for her terminally ill mother after just nine months in ZOE’s program. Read about Sarah’s journey – a long way in a short time.
	Alfred Having lost his parents as teenager, Alfred is now a thriving businessman who is able to care for his elderly grandmother and an abandoned baby. Read about Alfred’s journey from vulnerable child to entrepreneurial businessman.
	Vestine Once hungry and begging for food, Vestine has used a micro-loan to raise animals. See how Vestine hopes to turn a chicken into cow.
	Peninah Left to care for her siblings when her parents died at age 12, Peninah was empowered by her Working Group who helped get her land returned after it was stolen. Read about Peninah’s journey out of loneliness and poverty.