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Make Your Tax-Deductible, Year-End Gift Today!

December 31, 2011 By William Logai Ochieng

Please donate before midnight on December 31 to receive a valuable 2011 tax deduction and to help sustain our vital work in 2012!

We send these beautiful student to you today to say thank you for your support this year and to demonstrate the joy and promise in the face of this young girl. Because of your support of our work in two countries, her live is changing for the better.

Make a Year-End Donation
With your year –end gift, we will empower women to learn, share and have hope for the future through our programs in the coming year!

Welcome to the World, South Sudan

July 15, 2011 By Linda Acen Abili

On July 9, 2011, planet Earth welcomed its newest country. Having declared independence after a decades-long civil war, South Sudan is a newborn nation full of promise. South Sudan is the 193^rd player in the United Nations playground, its 6-year old government is learning to run, and its even starting to tweet from @RepSouthSudan!

Up until now, moms in Onura village have been dying in childbirth because the midwives delivering babies lacked simple sterile supplies. What better way to celebrate the birth of a nation than to ensure safe deliveries for moms and babies in South Sudan?

Let’s rally this week and throw a baby shower for South Sudan’s Onura clinic. No silly games or gift wrap necessary for this party; just simple supplies that will save lives. What gift will you give?

Whatever you give will go a long way. Thank you for your generosity in helping the Onura women in South Sudan.

100 Women Become Beekeepers in Onura

February 27, 2011 By Linda Acen Abili

Hope Ofiriha’s Onura Beekeeping Project has raised $3,328 on GlobalGiving, and the results are just terrific. The project is running very well under the guidance of the village’s woman project manager and her team at the Onura Women’s Beekeeping Association. Women’s businesses are growing steadily larger and the local economy is also expanding noticeably in Onura sub village where the project is running.

The beekeeping project will provide local women with the opportunity to learn a sustainable agricultural skill and earn an income to support their families. The local women’s group selected 100 participants, who learned beekeeping skills and how to market and sell the honey they produced.

After the end of the training, each graduating women received two beehives. Now, the women are equipped with the tools and skills to provide for their families; in the past, these women had no source of income and were dependent on male family members.

Rekele Dudu, one of the 100 women who participated in the training, said, “as a result of this project, I am now running my own beekeeping business and now I have a source of income to support my family.”She added, “My family wanted to leave Onura and move to Juba town due to the poor economic situation and lack of employment, but now that we have a source of income, we don’t need to leave our Onura village.”

With marketable skills and agricultural knowledge, women like Ms. Rekele are improving stability in South Sudan and for their own families.

Thank you Hope Ofiriha supporters! Thank you donors! Thank you GlobalGiving!

Pigs for Education Project Fully Funded

January 10, 2011 By Linda Acen Abili

Thanks to our generous donors, phase one of our Pigs for Education Project is fully funded! The more than $1,000 donated will buy 30 pigs for Omilling village’s six most destitute families who are eager to send their children to school.

Giving pigs to widows and their destitute families will provide a much-needed income boost to help pay for vital basics like food, medicines, and shelter. More importantly, the boost will prevent young children from having to drop out of school to help earn money for their families.

ChooseAneed.org—a church-based 501(c)3 in the United States providing relief for the poor, distressed, or under-priviledged—is our fundraising partner on the project. Our other ChooseAneed.org project, the Onura Primary School Project, is only $700 from reaching its amount to fund of $3,140.

Thank you ChooseAneed.org! Thank you Hope Ofiriha donors!

Don’t Want to Bring Gloom & Doom to Holidays

December 22, 2010 By Linda Acen Abili

I don’t want to bring gloom and doom to your holidays, but I do want to make sure all our supporters are aware that we are less than three weeks away from a referendum vote that might partition Sudan and start a return to bloodshed.

If you don’t mind interrupting your holidays to learn more about this potentially dire situation, the Sydney Morning Herald has put together an excellent multimedia website about it entitled Sudan: Referendum of Hope. Former Sudanese child soldier turned rap star, Emmanual Jal, has set up another great website entitled We Want Peace. The site contains his We Want Peace music video, which has gone viral on YouTube.

If you’d like to make a donation to Hope Ofiriha to help us better handle what lies ahead, please visit our Support a Project page or pick a donation option at the top right of every page at then click donate now.

10 New Microloans Given to Women Refugees

September 24, 2010 By Linda Acen Abili

Thanks to kind support of our Uganda Microloans Project, Hope Ofiriha is pleased to announce that it has granted loan to ten (10) new additional women to start their income generating business. With their ability to generate income and save profits these women can better protect themselves and their children in areas of poverty, education, and heath. In the six months to come these women will invest in the education of their children by paying school fees through profits earn from their businesses.

During the month of August 2010 Sudanese women in Kampala held their annual meeting to elect new office-bearer and pass new resolutions. The meeting took place at Kibuli – zone in the outskirt of Kampala. They have 4 office bearers, with Miss Beatrice Adul their chairperson.

Mrs. Laura Iteng a widow began selling charcoal business through GlobalGiving donations. She has practically improved her living condition since leaving local beer breweries. She states – “these days I am very happy, I am very motivated to work to care of myself with the loan I got. I save sum of my profits and pay my monthly installments. I have my saving bank account I deposit a week $20, and this also have given me value to participate in the local social affairs of my community among the Sudanese women in Kibulu-zone.

Quote from Mrs. Laura iteng (widow): I have been in extreme poverty since I became a refugee 21 years ago. I have no house to put my head in, no food, and medical care. But with $150 loan (biggest amount I ever get at one time) my life transformed. I will not be a poor woman again and I will make sure my business never fails. Without this business I have no life.

Once again we are very grateful to our donors for the support they shown to forgotten Sudanese refugee women in Kampala. You will be hearing from us in next three months with latest update.

Thanks for partnering!

HIV-AIDS Project Makes Remarkable Change

September 20, 2010 By Linda Acen Abili

Hope Ofiriha’s Omilling HIV-AIDS Project has made a remarkable change increasing the number of people knowing their HIV status.

In Omilling Sudan, 1 out of 5 is HIV-infected. If people can find out their status, they can take necessary steps to remain negative or access care, and treatment services if positive. To further this goal, Hope Ofiriha made a decision to expand HIV-awareness campaign and counseling availability by visiting HIV-experts. Integrating HIV-awareness program into local health services allows local volunteers to offer testing and counseling as a standard component of medical care which can reduce the stigma attached to receiving an HIV test since very patient is asked if they want to be tested.

Proactively offering testing and counseling also can increase acceptance of HIV testing among the populations who are most likely to be infected. Hope Ofiriha invites HIV-testing experts to rural areas three times a year.

Since the start of this program, Hope Ofiriha has been campaigning to raise awareness of HIV-AID, how to avoid contracting the killer disease, and to how to treat and live with it. The project works in partnership with the Omilling Traditional Authorities. 3000 people have attended the educational workshops on HIV-AID since the start.

“We have a strategy, “Alice says, that we began almost a year ago. “Think wide and start small.”That method paid off: four villages of the Omilling are now awareness of HIV-AID. To date, the community’s 1 trainer have trained a total of 2 HIV-awareness volunteers, they now being integrated into local different health facilities to give a 30 minutes talk, and a 30 minutes question and answer session on daily basis to output services patients.

A long the way our HIV-campaigner is facing a huge challenge in sustaining this program but with optimism. She needs fuel to power the motor bike to visit more villages, and materials for HIV-campaign and training.

We are grateful to our GlobalGiving donors for the supports they have shown during the difficult months, and Hope Ofiriha will be working with them until the project has achieve its goal.

Thanks for your ongoing support!

Oklahoma needs your help

You can help victims of the deadly tornado that swept through Oklahoma On Monday by making a donation to Oklahoma Tornado Relief Fund. We are raising international awareness to raise funds for GlobalGiving for cleanup and victim aid. Know of any ways to fundraising? Let us know, and we'll send a donation link there. Let us stick with our friends in Oklahoma in this hard time! … [Read More...]

Can You Befriend Us at Facebook?

Not everyone has extra cash to give but that need not mean that you cannot be a valued support of our work. To connect us with other people is an important task that help us find new fan - supporters. If you use Facebook simply go to our page and "Like" it. If you become a member and then share it with your contacts on Facebook. Go to HO Facebook page now. Most e-mail programs allow for a personal signature why not simply add a mention … [Read More...]

Celebrating Norway’s Constitution: Happy May 17!

Each year on May 17 Norwegians fill the streets with cheers and flags in celebration of Norway’s constitution, adopted in 1814. It sometimes happens that foreigners inadvertently walk out of Oslo’s main railway station and stumble into the capital city’s May 17 parade. Either they then join in, or they run for cover and exit the country muttering about total chauvinistic madness. There may well be an element of madness about … [Read More...]

Nominate midwife Esther Madudu for Nobel Peace Prize 2015

The Appeal

HOPE OFIRIHA is spreading STAND UP FOR AFRICANMOTHERS appeal because it has similar purpose to Stop South Sudanese Moms From Dying In Childbirth project. AMREF nominated HOPE OFIRIHA to distribute this petition to Global audiences to help elect an African midwife for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2015! Sign the petition now! We want to believe in a future where African women have access to care during pregnancy and childbirth. A future where … [Read More...]

Warm a Mom Heart by Changing lives

The gift every MOM wants: the ability to raise healthy children. New Mother and Baby kit (GIVE NOW!) Want to do something heart-warming this Mother's Day? Gifts that change the lives of women and families in South Sudan are a wonderful way to honor the special mom in your life. Thank her for all she's done by giving a mom living in poverty supplies to care for a newborn. Or help a Mom send her children to school, equip her with a small … [Read More...]

GlobalGiving Visited our project in Uganda

“Now I am a human,” said Beatrice, when I asked her about her life now compared to before she received her first loan of Sh150,000 (about $55) from Hope Ofriha in 2008. Beatrice is a refugee from South Sudan who escaped during the country’s civil war in 1997 – first to Kenya, then eventually settling in Kampala, Uganda. At first she sold vegetables in the local market, making very little money. She couldn’t afford to pay rent or … [Read More...]

2012 Tax-Deductible Year –End Gift

As the year comes to a close, Hope Ofiriha is so grateful for partners like you. You have brought transformation to so many children this year. Please give your 2012 tax-deductible year-end gift to help Nata in 2013. She’s a promising future leader in South Sudan. Your gift will provide Nata with food, education, a warm and safe school to study. And just look at her today. We have included a photo of her from earlier this month, … [Read More...]

I wish you a merry christmas & a Happy new year

What Is on Your Christmas Wish List of 2012?

Choose an item below and make a difference today! Your gift is tax-deductible through GlobalGiving this thanksgiving season. $20 Give a Village Drinking water in South Sudan. Clean water brings health, education, and the chance for a better tomorrow. Often, it means life itself. This holiday season, give the gift that saves lives and bring hope. <Give water!> $35 per Care Package Bless a poor mother and her child by providing … [Read More...]

Happy Thanksgiving from Hope Ofiriha

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the United States and around the world! Hope Ofiriha wants to send a most sincere thank you to all of our supporters, donors, child sponsors, partners, volunteers, and everyone else playing a role in our success. Together, we are making a huge difference in the lives of South Sudanese women and children struggling to build a better future for themselves, their families, and their community. Enjoy this … [Read More...]

Just leave an encouragement message on Facebook

Give Encouragement to nice Kids!

Let’s overwhelm these children with support as they will be heading back to school next year in Uganda. Leave an encouraging message today! Here’s your chance to send an encouraging message to nice children in South Sudan or Naka currently on visit in Uganda: Just leave a comment on this Facebook post, and we’ll send your message to the children! HOPE Ofiriha children campaign this year has one goal: to help 100 new children stay in … [Read More...]

Octocber 17th: Bonus Day!

Give More, Get More: GlobalGiving is Matching Donations to Hope Ofiriha from October 17th 2012. Are you looking for a way to support Hope Ofiriha get more bangs for your bucks? On October 17th, GlobalGiving will be matching donations 30% up to $ 1000 per donor, per project. There is $50,000 available in matching funds. Matching will begin at 12:01 am EDT and last until funds run out or until 11:59 pm EDT. Once funds have been depleted, no more … [Read More...]

Nata: Needs Help to be at School

From February, 2013, we will send children of families deported from Israel to South Sudan to Kingsway boarding school in Uganda. Nata was arrested in a classroom, and deported to South Sudan. She is fluent in Hebrew, Arabic, and English, after years of excelling in her studies in Israel. Read more We are already active in Juba, although, due to very high costs, we do not yet have a base in the capital. HO is based in Magwi County 85 km … [Read More...]

Help Children Get Proper Education

South Sudanese children have been scattered around the globe, after their parents fled the bloody civil war in Sudan. Once South Sudan became an independent state, many began to return to their old-new country. About 1,500 South Sudanese who found asylum in Israel, were deported back to South Sudan this summer. Among them are many children, who studied in the Israeli education system for the last few years, where they got a good head … [Read More...]

Meeting Deportees in Juba

In July the Israeli Immigration authorities arrested dozens of people in a crackdown mainly targeting asylum seekers from South Sudan. The South Sudanese community, estimated of 1000-1,500 members entered Israel through the Sinai Peninsula, searching for a safe refuge, escaping the war and their persecution in South Sudan following their massacre in Cairo, on 2005. Israel granted the South Sudanese with a class protection, which was lifted on … [Read More...]

South Sudan Celebrates Its First Independence Day

On July 9: tens of thousands of South Sudanese are bursting out in streets of Juba raising the flag to celebrate the country’s first Independence Day. On same Day time last year, planet Earth welcomed its African newest nation. It gained independence after a decade-long civil war; South Sudan is one year old nation full of promise. South Sudan is the 193rd player in the United Nations playground, its 7-year old government has learned to … [Read More...]

Get More Bang for Your Donation Buck

Give More, Get More: GlobalGiving is Match Donations to Hope Ofiriha from June 13. Are you looking for a way to support our projects and get more bangs for your bucks? Starting at midnight at 12:00am EDT on June 13, GlobalGiving is matching all donations by 30% for partner, 40% for leader, and 50% for superstar. Good news! – HOPE OFIRIHA is ranked a superstar and donation to the charity will be matched by 50% on the same day. There is a … [Read More...]

Carol and Delphin meeting women in Magwi County

Village Microloan Cooperative

Hope Ofiriha has made an application to Pilot Light Foundation to fund the women cooperatives in Magwi County. On April 12: Carol Levy, and Delphin Muhizi met the beneficiaries to assess their needs. PLF will fund a cooperative as a pilot project from the four proposals. Sixty-five percent of South Sudanese live below the poverty line. Though able and ambitious enough to start their own businesses and lift themselves out of poverty, many … [Read More...]

Mother’s Day In 80 Countries

Mother’s Day is May 13th in 80 countries around the world. Mothers give us the courage to dream BIG. So do teachers, neighbors, friends, and mentors. Hope Ofiriha gives you the chance to empower these nurturers to dream big for them-selves and help the future generation realize their potential. This May, honor someone who nurtured you by giving them a chance to nurture someone else. Here’s why. Empowering all Women: Women make up … [Read More...]

Stand Up With Millions For World Water Day

Join us as we celebrate clean water and raise awareness for nearly one billion people without water. When you donate your voice on Facebook or Twitter, you will stand up with millions of others this year in the name of clean water for all. Next Thursday, March 22, is World Water Day, but the celebration runs all week long. When you donate your status at waterday.org, we will automatically post you on Facebook to tell your friends and followers … [Read More...]

The Kony Video Generated Controversy

The KONY 2012 video has generated significant controversy. Misinterpretations of social media content may lead some people believing the LRA is now active again in Uganda. Read more: On How Uganda Government responded. It must be clarified at present the LRA is not active in Uganda. Practically expelled by the Ugandan People’s Defense Forces (UPDF), the LRA has retreated to dense terrain in the Central African forests. They are weakened … [Read More...]

HOPE Ofiriha Is Unique

HOPE Ofiriha is very Unique to most NGOs working in South Sudan. HOPE Ofiriha believes that as much money as possible should be spent where the donors intended are needed most – Omilling! Too often, money given to NGO is wasted on administration, cars and very little money actually gets its way to the poor whom donors wish to help most. HOPE Ofiriha is unique. William Ochieng has given a substantial amount of his money to the NGO, working … [Read More...]

A Small Loan with a Huge Impact

International Women’s Day, on March 8, is a time to reflect on the achievements and contributions of women around the world. Here’s a story that illustrates how Hope Ofiriha’s microloan programs can help carry a woman from a life of poverty to one of dignity, independence, and leadership as the chief executive officer of her own business. Grace Kamatoro grew up facing harsh circumstances. Her brothers and sisters resettled in Canada … [Read More...]

HO Plans to Buy Manual Delivery Bed

Onura Maternal Survival Project will soon save lives of hundreds of mothers and their babies when the childbirth delivery bed arrives. The project also will train mid-wives to deal with childbirth complications. On July 19 2011 GlobalGiving throw a baby shower for South Sudan’ Onura clinic. Due to the overwhelming supports of GlobalGiving’s donors, we’ve raised over $21,000 to save even more mothers and babies. HO plans to buy a … [Read More...]

Omilling Gears For Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day has a history of love, and caring. But this Valentine’s Day, perhaps it’s time to celebrate with a gift many of the world’s poorest women desperately need: delivery kits. According to the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA), 1,000 women die every day due to pregnancy or childbirth. Ninety-nine percent of these deaths occur in less developed world and 90 percent in Africa alone. Reproductive health, including … [Read More...]

The Land Rover Reached South Sudan

The Land Rover is released from the Custom and is deployed to the disposal of our Program Coordinators in the ground. Reaching Omilling rural communities has been a major challenge not only for HO, but also for other humanitarian agencies working in the country. The vast area is rural, and roads are also bad. The land Rover has the capabilities to match the challenge. The land Rover is capable to transport two metric tonnes to reach … [Read More...]

Pigs For Education Project Fully Funded

Thanks to your generous support we are excited to report that phase two of our Pigs for education project is fully funded! The more than $1,000 donated will buy an additional 30 pigs for Omilling village’s six most destitute families who are eager to send their children to school. Giving pigs to widows and their destitute families will provide a much-needed income boost to help pay for vital basics like food, medicines, and shelter. More … [Read More...]

Volunteer Olav Arneberg crossing E-fo river

A Volunteer Driver is Urgently Needed

Are you a safe, friendly driver keen to give back to your community? Do you want to volunteer for an organization that makes a difference to women’s lives? Hope Ofiriha is an independent small charity recognized for its innovation in empowering women and children living in rural communities to overcome social injustice, disease, illiteracy, and poverty. Our small-scale interventions enhance their social and economic well being and help … [Read More...]

What Is on Your Christmas Wish List?

Magwi Office: Akello Susan, Field Coordinator

Akello Susan holds “O"&“A” – Level certificates of secondary education; three months Certificates in HIV/AIDS Counseling; Human rights and in project Management. Akello joined Hope Ofiriha in November 2011 to become the Field Coordinator for Magwi County as Staff member. As such, she is responsible for overall project management, capacity building, and representation. She has two years of experience in designing, implementing, … [Read More...]

Today is World AIDS Day

Dec. 1, is World AIDS Day. Theme: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS-related deaths. On World AIDS Day, organizations and world leaders hold events to commemorate and raise awareness around the struggles of people suffering from HIV/AIDS. Over the last month, world leaders have been speaking publicly in honor of the day, highlighting the need for not just medical interventions in treatment and prevention but education … [Read More...]

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