Thank you, sponsors—you made this possible! After his father passed away, Abrham* assumed he would have to drop out of school and begin working to help provide for his single mother and three siblings. Fearful he would never graduate, Abrham prayed God would intervene. Abrham is not alone in this fear. This is the case for far too many children in Ethiopia. Thankfully, God answered Abrham's prayers through someone like you! No longer worried about his school fees, Abrham has continued to advance in school year after year! Because of his sponsor's faithful giving, Abrham is receiving life-changing support and continues to get closer to achieving his dream of becoming a teacher. God desires for all His children to have their needs met, and through sponsorship, you can be the vessel God uses to meet those needs! Would you consider sponsoring a child right now, so they too can remain in the care of their family and have the opportunities Abrham has? With your help, a child in Ethiopia can break through their past trauma and unlock new possibilities for their future. Click the link in our bio to sponsor a child today! *Name and photo changed to protect privacy.
Recently we’ve had two successful events held at @sneakybeagle.mb collecting animal food donations, collaborating with local animal rescues, and spreading the word about our animal food pantry! This is our community project we began working on this past semester and will be continuing for more semesters to come! Stay tuned for updates on our grand opening, more upcoming events, and how many people we are helping along the way! 🐾❤️ #multiplygood
Zemenay dreams of becoming a doctor—Do you remember what you wanted to be when you grew up? As kids, the possibilities seem endless: a doctor, a lawyer, an artist. But for Zemenay, her dreams may never come to fruition as her mom can't afford to send her to school. Sadly, Zemenay doesn't have much longer before she's forced to drop out to support her family, putting not only her education but her dreams and her entire future at risk. Without access to an education and family-strengthening resources, the cycle of generational poverty, homelessness, and even abuse is repeated in the lives of children like Zemenay. For $40 a month, you can unlock new possibilities for Zemenay's future and help make her dream a reality 🥼🩺 Click the link in our bio to learn more and sponsor Zemenay or another child today!
Against impossible odds, Zala and her family were reunified thanks to your support! 13-year-old Zala was malnourished and had bruises covering her body when she entered the House of Hope in Ethiopia. She’d been promised a job...but had been sold, beaten, and verbally abused by her employer. Thankfully, because of your support, Zala and her family were reunified in February! After years apart, the family is together and stronger than ever! Thank you for making the impossible possible for Zala! You can give an Ethiopian girl like Zala a place to stay, the care she needs, and exactly what she needs to safely reunite her with her family! Click the link in our bio to make a gift today.
¡Feliz día de las madres! 🌻 #children #childreninternational #honduras #multiplygood #mothersday #diadelamadre #madre #mama #mom #mother
Christ has called us to take care of children like Kalkidan. Swipe to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of children like Kalkidan! Become a sponsor at the link in our bio.
Prep Forward (AD99 Solutions) shines bright at our End of Year Celebration, clinching the prestigious Silver Banner alongside the coveted Rookie of the Year Award! In their first ever presentation at EOYC, Prep Forward showcased their dedication to supporting Wear Orange, a non-profit dedicated to eradicating gun violence, which was truly inspiring. Through their service project, they not only expanded their reach but also underwent training, becoming adept conflict resolution experts. This journey began with their commitment to sharing invaluable strategies with their peers and extended to nurturing a new generation of ambassadors at Clairton High School. Impressively, Prep Forward isn't stopping there. They're reaching out to 12 other high schools, disseminating pamphlets on conflict resolution, thus significantly broadening their service and fostering a safer community. Congratulations, Prep Forward! Your debut at the End of Year Celebration marks the beginning of a journey filled with impactful service, personal growth, and positive change. #PrepForward #CommunityChangemakers #makechange4good #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood #studentleaders #sia #siapgh #pghsia #siapa #pasia #leadership #service #servantleaders #WearOrange
One of our partners in Colombia recently initiated a collaboration with local schools to educate teachers on the principles of trauma-informed care. Many of the children in these communities have experienced abuse, homelessness, starvation, and more. And often, the child who has experienced the most pain is the same child who "acts out" and "gets in trouble." The last 30+ years of working to disrupt trauma have shown us that deep-seated trauma often presents itself through challenging behaviors. Because of this, we know that the child "causing problems" is not a "bad kid"; they're just hurting. And they need someone to meet them and care for them wherever they are right now. By equipping and strengthening teachers' ability to see the needs behind the behavior, we are praying God will work through the Holy Spirit to unlock healing from the trauma they've experienced.
As we bid farewell to this spring semester, we're immensely thankful to our CI family for helping us continue our initiative. Here's to the wonderful memories, the lessons learned, and the friendships forged. We hope to see you all at our Summer Camp! #cilittlerock #ChildrenInternational #multiplygood
Exciting news! @scj is partnering with Children International to help support their health equity initiatives in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Their support will help thousands of children and families access specialized health care. Thank you, SC Johnson, for this impactful partnership! #healthequity #partnerships #multiplygood
You helped Belay* learn her true worth in Jesus and reunite with her loving family! Belay left home at a young age hoping to find a job to help provide for her family, but her employer’s home was one of abuse and anger. Belay spent years always afraid of the next attack. In early 2023, Belay ran away from the abuse and was intercepted by police, who referred her to the AGCI & Tim Tebow Foundation House of Hope in Ethiopia. You can imagine the walls Belay put up to protect herself. Thankfully, this new home changed Belay’s life. All Belay prayed for since leaving home was for hope. She missed her family. And she desperately needed someone to remind her that God had more in store for her life. Belay lived in the House of Hope for nearly a year, where she received love and support. Our team worked diligently to track down Belay’s roots and began to prepare her family for reunification. We are thrilled to share Belay was reunited with her family last month! Thanks to your support, Belay is home with her grandparents and brother, and she knows the hope of the Gospel! Belay says, “I know who Jesus is and what He has done for me. I will always be in your debt in this regard, and for so much more, so thank you.” *Name changed to protect privacy
We got the chance to present Dr. Darden with the check representing the amount of money we have raised for him with our events and fundraisers this semester! Thank you all for your help this semester raising this money to help support him while he has been in treatment. #multiplygood
No child should be alone. Children who have already experienced significant trauma and neglect lack the quality of care they need without loving caregivers. If caregivers don't show a child the love they need, the child may as well be alone. We're working with caregivers around the world to show children without families the love of Jesus. We take a unique approach by helping caregivers to heal from their own traumas so they can better care for children in institutions–because healed people heal people.
Children International has been awarded a new grant from @USAID to advance health equity in the Philippines and Zambia. Through these funds, we are increasing access to essential medicines and medical supplies in underserved communities. Learn more at our link in bio from Christina Becherer, our Senior Director of Global Partnerships, on our collaboration efforts. #USAID #healthequity #multiplygood
Had the best time at our end of the year social at top golf! ⛳️ Congratulations to our seniors, thank you for everything you’ve done for the club for our inaugural year! And shoutout to Dr. D for getting a sunshine award! ☀️Can’t wait to see what next year holds for our Collegiate ChangeMakers club! #multiplygood
Abdulhamid's 6th birthday is May 5... We don't want him to go another day without the security sponsorship provides because without this critical support, Abdulhamid's education and entire future are at risk. Lack of education can lead to a future of generational poverty and homelessness. And the lack of family strengthening causes families to disrupt and break apart. For $40 a month, you can give Abdulhamid the best birthday gift ever—the gift of sponsorship and hope for the future! Click the link in our bio to learn more and sponsor Abdulhamid or another child today!
Last year, 56 girls were successfully reunified with safe and prepared families through the House of Hope in Ethiopia! These girls enter our care after being trafficked, exploited, abused, and homeless. Through the hard work of trauma-informed care, those same girls journey to find redemption, hope, and love. Unfortunately, thousands of young girls' stories in Ethiopia begin this way, but not all have the same hopeful outcome. Every day there are more girls trapped in this cycle who are scared, alone, and separated from family. These girls have nowhere to turn. By giving to the House of Hope, more girls can experience healing through reunification! Click the link in our bio to make a gift today.
This past Friday we participated in Teal Youth Day, we encouraged elementary students to write something positive or how they could make a change! It was so amazing to see how even at a young age, they want to make a change and spread positivity! #multiplygood
Barely 10 years old, Layla* left her town to live with her aunt, believing she would have the opportunity to get a job and help support her family back home. Tragically, Layla's aunt began abusing her. In an attempt to protect herself, Layla ran away, facing the new danger of homelessness on the streets of Addis Ababa. Thankfully, when Layla encountered police while living on the streets, she was admitted to the AGCI & the Tim Tebow Foundation House of Hope. Layla was rightfully angry: angry that she had left her home and youth behind for an empty promise, angry that she had experienced abuse at the hands of a trusted family member, and angry that her life hadn't looked at all what it should have. Layla was aggressive, combative, and rude—but that didn't stop House of Hope staff from loving her and fiercely advocating for her. One day, Layla asked for prayer during Bible study. After three weeks of the special mothers covering Layla in prayer, there was a breakthrough: Layla began praying to God on her own! God transformed Layla deep to her core, and her angry behaviors began to melt away. Layla's softened heart led her to begin asking staff for their help in locating her family. And after five months of living in the home, our team located Layla's family and reunified Layla with her mother! So many girls still long for reunification. And it is our prayer that all of them will one day get to experience the same joy Layla has. We know God intentionally crafted families, and we hold onto the promise that He has a plan for all these precious girls that is greater than anything we could ever imagine. *Name changed to protect privacy.
Last year, 930 children in Ethiopia received the necessary resources to continue their schooling, open a future through education, and end the cycle of poverty through sponsorship! Unfortunately, this doesn't begin to scratch the surface of how many children still need to be sponsored. You have the keys to create new possibilities for these children. Become a sponsor today by clicking the link in our bio!
As we approach the end of this spring semester, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for those attending our Literacy Tutoring and Homework Help programs. The final day for these programs will be Thursday, April 18th. We hope to see you again next semester! 📚 #childreninternational #multiplygood #cilittlerock
Our team is on the ground in Ethiopia this month, we've seen a hard reality: children desperately need sponsors, soon. Children like Habtamu risk displacement from their family without sponsorship. Sponsorship helps these children survive, stay connected to family, have hope. Keep Habtamu and kids like him in the arms of loving family by becoming a sponsor at the link in our bio.
@sharonsaysso : Pioneering the path forward with grace and grit, leaving an indelible mark on history. Here’s to her strength, wisdom, and the countless lives she’s empowered. 💪 #WomensHistoryMonth #SharonMcMahon #Inspiration #AmericasGovernmentTeacher #multiplyinggood Image Quote from Sharon McMahon’s acceptance speech from the 2022 National Jefferson Awards Ceremony as she accepted the S. Roger Horchow Award for Outstanding Public Service by a Private Citizen.
Feliz día del padre. 🙌🏻 #children #childreninternational #honduras #multiplygood #ngo
Brownsville SIA needs YOU! To keep our pantry and hygiene carts in stock and available for students, we are asking for your help! Our SIA team has created an Amazon Wishlist to replenish needed supplies. If you would like to donate please go to the QR code or the link in our bio. From there, it will take you to our Amazon Wishlist! Anything is appreciated and thank you in advance for helping us multiply good! #sia #siapgh #sia4good #facesofsia #multiplygood
Last week we held our Winter Conference at Tufts University! In collaboration with @tuftsaction , we trained 75 SIA students on service and leadership skills to help them continue making a positive impact in their communities. #multiplygood #sia
In a world where hurt people hurt people, we believe healed people heal people. That's why AGCI staff around the world put in the hard work to ensure they have healed from their own traumas. Without this deep core work, our journey to unlocking hope for children in need simply wouldn't be possible. Here are some photos of our Ethiopia team doing some group work this week. 💙
Last but certainly not least! We round out our ChangeMaker introductions with Ariel Meadows! A Pittsburgher since birth, Ariel Meadows graduated from Point Park University where she earned a B.S. in Business Management, and her MBA. In her current role as a Senior Credit Analyst at Bridgeway Capital a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). As a member of a non-profit CDFI, she helps support a wide variety of functions such as underwriting small business loans/community development loans that help to create capital, economic opportunities and help revitalize underserved communities. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
Sold by a neighbor. Abused as a house servant. Homeless on the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Obsen* dreamed of a life different from her own, where adults could be trusted, and she had her family again. Obsen was guarded. After the trauma she had faced it was just too risky to grow close to someone who could let her down again. But our team at the AGCI & the Tim Tebow Foundation House of Hope stood beside her, again and again, until one day her walls came tumbling down. Obsen's journey to healing finally began. As she regained her confidence and faith, our team began the careful work of locating Obsen's family. After three months, Obsen, described by staff as a "whole new girl," was reunified with her family. She once was lost, but now she's found. Too many girls like Obsen end up sold, abused, and homeless. We're determined to stand up for these girls. We will do all we can to unlock healing, one reunification at a time. *Name changed to protect privacy.
We are thrilled to announce that in partnership with the @timtebowfoundation, we have launched a second Independence Home in Bogotá, Colombia! Click the link in our bio to read our newest blog about the AGCI & the Tim Tebow Foundation House of Hope in Colombia and the work we are doing to help prepare youth aging out of child welfare.
This ChangeMaker is not short on her accolades! Let us introduce Andrea M. Robinson! Andrea M. Robinson, President of ARCLS CORP a minority lead Consulting Firm, now the incoming CEO for VAULTe Global an energy producer providing DC electrification in US and Africa. Andrea, is a native to Pittsburgh and a proud TALI Executive Leadership Academy Alumni at Carnegie Mellon University. Miss Robinson was awarded the PUMP and Pittsburgh Magazine 40 Under 40 Award and was recently nominated for Pittsburgh ChangeMakers Jefferson Award for Multiplying Good in our communities. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
It’s a Feel Good Friday🙌 In the beginning of the year, our SIA team was told that a senior at our high school needs help to go to prom. Our team sprung into action and earlier this week, our sponsor and a member got the opportunity to take her prom dress shopping for the first time at @whiteorchidpgh !!! Thank you White Orchid for helping us find our fellow student a beautiful prom dress! #sia #siapgh #sia4good #facesofsia #multiplyinggood #multiplygood
Transforming Dr. Seuss Week into a journey of imagination and literacy for our CI Children with the help of Mrs. Torrence. #ChildrenInternational #multiplygood #cilittlerock
Let us introduce our next amazing ChangeMaker here in Pittsbourgh... Ryan Dawson! Ryan Dawson is a student at Point Park University and has a passion for connecting with communities. During his time at Point Park, Ryan has dedicated his time to serving communities at Point Park. These communities and organizations he served were The First Year Resident Population, The Horned Groundhog Service Fellowship, The Bison Exchange Thrift Store, The Point Park Historical Society, and The Student Conduct Programming. In life outside of being a student, Ryan is an active member of the Westmoreland-Fayette local council of the BSA. Ryan is also active in The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels and The Showmen's League of America. Ryan is most looking forward to being able to meet and work with the 2024 Spring Cohort of Changemakers. Being able to work with people who share a love of service and connection will be an outstanding experience. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
This amazing ChangeMaker is active is so many aspects of our community... let us introduce Brandon Davis. Mr. Brandon G. Davis is a proud native of the steel city, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Mr. Davis is a Penn State University Alumnus, having majored in Psychology, covets service and uplifting the community. Mr. Davis has also served Pittsburgh’s mental health population for the last eleven years as a Treatment Advisor for those with mental and emotional illness. Currently Mr. Davis has the honor of serving as the inaugural Coordinator for the ACTION-Housing MyPlace Alumni Association. In this role Mr. Davis serves former homeless foster care youth in increasing their trajectory of success and overall quality of life. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
It's been over a year since the resolution of the Tigray War, but vulnerable children and families in Ethiopia are still feeling the war's effects. Despite the devastation caused by war, these children's stories continue with hope. Our team recently returned from providing critical funds to support the need for medical supplies, food, and other emergency resources. The need for support in Ethiopia isn't over. Every day, we encounter children impacted by regional conflict, abuse, neglect, and extreme poverty, but you can unlock hope for a child now through sponsorship. Be the difference for a vulnerable child in Ethiopia by becoming a sponsor! See the children waiting for sponsorship at the link in our bio.
Let us introduce the next 2024 ChangeMaker who is ready to empower all the women and community around here... Tiffany T. Huff! Tiffany T. Huff is a trailblazing Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Author and Founder/CEO of When She Thrives and organization dedicated to creating an inclusive community that equips single mothers with knowledge, resources, and opportunities to thrive. Through The Tiffany Huff Experience, Tiffany bridges leadership and narrative as an Executive Development and Storytelling expert. Her influence extends to guiding 75+ women to become published authors and leading a dynamic grill coaching program for 100+ women. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
Asni* spent her life looking for something only God could provide. We feel so blessed to have been a part of her journey ❤️ Swipe to read her story! *Name has been changed to protect privacy.
This ChangeMaker has a passion for helping those find their voice! We are happy to introduce Marsha Mayhak as a member of this years ChangeMaker class! Marsha Mayhak, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Duquesne University's English and Theater Arts programs, is currently pursuing her Master's of Conflict Analysis & Resolution, with a concentration in Inclusive Conflict Engagement. She is an active theater practitioner and educator, a Domestic Violence Advocate, and a Standardized Patient Educator; indeed, both figuratively and literally, she enjoys wearing many hats. In all of her work, Marsha seeks to help establish safe spaces for people to show up as their authentic selves, and to foster a sense of compassionate curiosity about that which is unfamiliar before settling into assumptions. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
Kids deserve a family, not an institution. That's why we're intervening on every level of the child welfare system, making it possible for families to stay together, reunify, and be built–and when that's not possible, we ensure children are receiving family-like care. We are driven to give vulnerable children and families hope. We remain relentless in our mission to provide the love and care that every child deserves. 💙
Recently I joined the staff of the global nonprofit Children International (aka CI) to serve as the Global Director of External Communications. Just 3 weeks into my new role, I had an opportunity to travel with 8 colleagues to Colombia. Since words won’t suffice, I hope these images convey, in some small way, the mutual joy and gratitude felt by all of us this week to connect as members of the CI family. These young people repeatedly offered thanks for consistent educational support, access to health care, life skills exposure, and positive role models who pour into them, when the lure of gangs, giving up on life, and other ills threaten to pull them off track. They expressed how much it has meant to exchange letters with people who have sponsored them with monthly contributions since ages 3, 4 or 5. They described how the opportunity to receive Children International scholarships that fund job training has allowed them to dream. Before we departed, one of the teenagers thanked us for our work by declaring: “You are a grain of sand that helps us have better lives.” I left their presence knowing they are more than their circumstances. They are eager to learn, grow and be the first generation to help their families thrive. I left Colombia all the more convinced that it takes just one person to impact a life. By changing the narrative for one, we are rewriting the story for many. @children #LifeUntapped #MultiplyGood #childandyouthdevelopment #INGO #childreninternational #thepowerofone
Marisol* didn't have access to medical care early in her adulthood. Pregnant and struggling to provide for her growing family, she wasn't able to receive the prenatal care she needed. When Jorge* was born, he faced recurrent respiratory illnesses, and when he was just three years old, he was required to have surgery. His medical trauma only continued when, last year, a fall landed him in the hospital for 15 days. Jorge's medical history was so traumatizing it affected his behavior. When Marisol began to seek help for Jorge, she found our free counseling services in Colombia. When our team first met Jorge, he was restless and insecure. He struggled to do tasks without an adult’s help. Through God's redemptive work in Jorge's therapy sessions, we have seen his confidence grow and his behaviors decrease. Because of speech therapy, he can now express his thoughts so others understand him. He has also improved in his ability to concentrate, follow verbal instructions, and read and write. Marisol has also learned to advocate for her son by seeking new resources and encouraging his confidence and self-esteem. We are so proud of how far Jorge has come and hopeful for what God has planned for his life! *Names and photo changed to protect privacy.
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This Pittsburgh native is ready to share her passions with our students in action team across the region. Let us introduce the amazing Gabrielle R. Walker! Gabrielle is passionate about advocating for underrepresented groups and has a vision to intentionally uplift people as she rises. Gabrielle is looking forward to being a young leader for every community but especially empowering and mobilizing her peers of Gen-Z, the youth, and historically disenfranchised groups; politically and socially. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
Hey Falcons! Check out the girls bathroom for our mini hygiene carts. In our carts we have different sized pads and tampons, combs, hair ties, tooth brushes, tooth paste, lotions, body sprays, and deodorants! #multiplygood #multiplyinggood #studentsinaction #siapgh #sia4good #sia
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Exciting news! We've partnered with Mindojo to provide equitable access to digital education to 80,000+ children and youth through their English Language Learning app, @plingo.ai! Read more at the link in our bio. #digitalliteracy #multiplygood
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This ChangeMaker is a survior and an inspiration to us all! Let us introduce George McClure to all of you! George McClure is a champion for kidney transplantation and health. George is a three-time kidney transplant recipient who uses his lived experience to serve others. George is a kidney transplant advocate and patient health advocate who works in the community to bring awareness to kidney disease and health. George serves on the board of the National Kidney Foundation, Serving the Alleghenies, and works to support he mission and vision of the organization. George has a bachelor’s degree in management from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. George worked for the University of Pittsburgh for 15 years as a senior-level research administrator before retiring in 2020. George is the father of two biological sons, two stepsons, and two stepdaughters. George is a devoted and dedicated husband to his wife, Christine, and together they have three beautiful grandchildren. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
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This ChangeMaker is making an impact in youth education, we are so excited to have him inspire our SIA Teams! Let us Introduce Jorden King!! Jorden King is the currently the Assistant Director of Student and Career Services and a PhD student in Foundations, Organizations, and Policy at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education. A proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, he was inspired to pursue a career in higher education after serving 2 and ½ years as a Student Admissions Counselor in the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid as an undergrad. Prior to working as the Assistant Director of Student and Career Services, Jorden served as the Program Coordinator for the Office of New Student Programs at the University of Pittsburgh where he was responsible for managing at $245,000 budget to facilitate and create a Career Preparation Academy for first-generation, Pelleligible, and students of color that were a part of the University of Pittsburgh’s Provost Academy. In his free time, Jorden can be found tutoring students through Gwen’s Girls, reading mystery novels, and exercising at the gym. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
You may be asking–"Why should I care?" The answer is simple: It's biblical. Swipe to read why AGCI cares for children around the world.
Have you met Jessica? We are so excited to have her as a ChangeMaker this year... Introducing Jessica "Jessie" A. Restano. Rooted in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh, I ventured into the trades industry at Restano Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing amidst the uncertainties of 2020. Founding 412 Ductless, achieving Elite Diamond Contractor status, and earning recognition in the Pittsburgh 30 under 30 2023, I'm dedicated to shaping the future of this industry. Initiating 'Heat the Burgh' in 2020, our mission to provide heating solutions for low-income families in Western Pennsylvania has impacted 43 households, donating over $300,000 in equipment. Volunteering with the Orange Arrow Players Association since 2018, I'm committed to nurturing young athletes and uplifting communities beyond my hometown, while cherishing moments with family and staying active in my personal life. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
"We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of one of the most important projects—the AGCI & the Tim Tebow Foundation House of Hope in Colombia! Teamwork was reflected in every corner of the House of Hope, and we are happy to have created such a special bond in the process. Together, we brought this dream to life, and we are looking forward to seeing all God does to bring hope and healing to our residents!" - Wendy Orozco, AGCI LATAM Communications Manager
The AGCI & the Tim Tebow Foundation House of Hope in Colombia is officially open! 🥳 🎉 We are so grateful for our partnership with @timtebowfoundation as we launch our second Independence Home in Bogotá, Colombia. Swipe through this post to see some of our favorite moments from our launch and photos of the home! This home will give young women aging out of institutional care an opportunity to unlock the futures they've only dreamed of. Please join us in prayer as we believe God for miracles in the House of Hope Colombia!
Let us introduce our first ChangeMaker... Alexis Walker! Alexis Walker graduated from Robert Morris University in 2019 where she studied Political Science, Women, and Gender studies, and earned a certificate in Nonprofit Management. In 2024, Alexis will graduate from American University with a Master of Education (MEd,) in Education Policy and Leadership. Alexis is an educator and a political enthusiast and currently serves as the Education Coordinator within the Office of the Mayor. #makechange4good #PGHChangeMaker #changemaker #communityleader #leadership #multiplygood
Some pictures from today’s SIA meeting!! 💙🩵 thank you to everyone who came :D #sia #sia4good #multiplygood #multiplyinggood #multiplyinggoodness #studentsinaction #facesofsia #bayarea @bayarea4good @multiplyinggood
Praise God for Yetu's* life! We know God has great plans for this sweet girl and her family. *Name changed to protect privacy.
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At the AGCI & the Tim Tebow Foundation House of Hope in Ethiopia, girls who had previously been living on the streets without family receive important therapies and, whenever possible, are reunified with their loving families. This intervention stops trauma in its tracks and unlocks a brighter future for the girls served. Check out this post to learn some of the ways we provide life-changing services to one of Ethiopia's most vulnerable populations!
Join us in prayer! 🙏 View the children waiting for sponsorship now by visiting the link in our bio.
When we first met Luisa* and Oscar* in Guatemala, they were living in a household marred by domestic violence. As we got to know these two siblings, we quickly recognized how the trauma they were enduring at home was having a profound impact on their behavior. Influenced by the abusive actions he witnessed from his father, Oscar began mistreating Luisa, mirroring the same hurtful behaviors his mother endured. Meanwhile, Luisa's distressing environment caused her to be immensely reserved and absent-minded. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, our country partners in Guatemala immediately stepped in and began to walk with these siblings and their mother to help them find hope and healing. The transformation has been remarkable! Oscar has undergone a profound change—he now not only understands it is inappropriate to mistreat his sister, but he also believes in the importance of respecting all women. His interactions with his sister and mother have shifted dramatically, as he now treats them with love and respect! As for Luisa, she has emerged from her shell in radiant ways! She has begun to heal physically, mentally, and emotionally, and we have seen her become more outgoing. We've received encouraging reports from their mother that the domestic violence she once endured has ceased, and the family is on a continued path of healing and reconciliation! Empowered by her newfound strength, Luisa and Oscar's mom has taken the initiative to put an end to this cycle of abuse for the sake of herself and her children! *Names and photo changes to protect privacy.
Recently, AGCI hosted our very first Trust-Based Relational Intervention® practitioner training in Ethiopia! We had 45 leaders from Ethiopia, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Lebanon in the same room, building relationships through a shared passion for transforming how we care for children and each other. Our incredible team and leaders in Ethiopia are bringing hope to thousands of lives as they change systems and stand in the gap for children and families around the world. This training is just the beginning of what is sure to be a movement across Africa, and we're praising God to be a part of it!
Today and every day, we speak out against the human trafficking epidemic. No one is for sale, and AGCI will continue to do everything we can to make the world safer for vulnerable children and families around the world. #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay