HOPE FOR KORAH Ministries USA

Family Empowerment: We seek to help families thrive by offering resources that help families stabilize their health, gain access to educational and vocational training, and strengthen their relationships with each other and their community. During 2023, 60 families received monthly rent and groceries, 16 families received beds and mattresses, 246 holiday chickens were distributed, 350 children and 56 adults received shoes and socks.

Business Development: To spur families on towards economic empowerment and independence, HFK facilitates business trainings, Self-Help Group participation and social work support to build community connections, provide applicable skills & empower families to launch their own initiatives. During 2023, 25 adults developed business/employment plans, 8 adults received business grants, 4 adults attended business trainings, 13 adults received literacy and numeracy trainings, 1 business cooperative was established, 4 savings and credit self-help groups were created.

Health and Nutrition: Health stability and nutritional support are critical aspects of helping children, families, and elders to overcome the formidable barriers that living in extreme poverty has placed in their lives. We have 5 programs that serve health and nutrition needs. 1) The Berta Breakfast Program: provided 550+ children with fortified pancakes and milk before school. 2) The HFK Daycare: 60 preschool children received 2 daily meals and snacks. 3) Youth Programs: 350 children received regular after-school snacks, and 630 children received regular snacks. 4) The Elders' Home: provided 8 elders with leprosy daily support including housing, food, sundries, clothing, medical care, and special outings. 5) Health Services programs: provided 1708+ families access to free medical services and prescriptions, 109 families received annual insurance policies, 9 people received hospital care, 5 people received psychiatric treatment, 102 adults and 521 children dewormed, 98 youth attended health trainings, 506 children received malnutrition screening and 144 chronic or acutely ill, immunity-compromised, prenatal/lactating, or malnourished individuals received ongoing monthly nutritional support.

Education: Education for all ages is key to breaking the cycle of poverty. HFK supports each family member from the oldest to the youngest. Helping adults gain training based on their social history and current ability so they can become self-sustaining. Providing children an education with the supports needed to increase their chances for a better future. Graduating post-secondary students who can help their families break out of poverty and bring sustainable change to Korah. During 2023, 273 students received educational support, 350 students attended after school tutoring and after school snacks, 96 students received academic awards, 66 students enrolled in computer classes and 15 received vocational training.

Youth Empowerment Centre: HFK's youth empowerment center is a safe and supportive place that offers activities and programs to foster positive relationships, mentorship, physical and emotional health, leadership skills, and connection. These goals are met through the process of building strong and safe relationships with our youth while engaging in purposeful activities and programs. HFK's youth clubs, sports, trainings, and academic support are all designed to fill in gaps that might otherwise hinder children's ability to learn and reach their full potential. During 2023, 1,100 children attended youth programs & activities, 200 children participated in soccer programs, 120 children participated in art, theatre, and music clubs, and 120+ children participated in life skills training.