HOPE-JP Blog

From the beginning, HOPE has been about building a community. A community of people committed to a clear mission: to help the neglected poor become self-reliant through access to clean water, education, and other essentials in places like Cambodia, Ethiopia, and the Philippines.

Tiara Beneragama is an intern at HOPE, learning about HOPE's community development work in Pursat Province, Cambodia. This article was written as part of her internship experience.

A runner's perspective of the experience of running the 2026 Osaka Marathon and raising money for charity.

Thirty-six years ago, my journey began not with a title or a plan, but with volunteer service, listening, learning, and walking alongside Indigenous communities.

A travel essay from a guest who, inspired by a single glass of water and a silent auction held at a HOPE dinner, went on to visit Mashiko in person. We invite you to read about the connection that led to this small journey.

Our New Year's Resolution at HOPE Japan for 2026 is to reaffirm our commitment to standing alongside those most in need, amplifying their voices, and expanding access to the essentials for health, education, and sustainable livelihoods.

As we close the chapter on 2025 and look ahead to a new year filled with promise, I am deeply humbled by the unwavering dedication of our donor and volunteer community.

A report from HOPE Japan volunteer and supporter - Anthony, who has been involved with HOPE since 2011.

HOPE has been hosting charity dinners for over 20 years. In this article, we look back on the history of HOPE's charity dinners, highlights of the auctions, and share voices from participants.

Elena Omura returned to Cambodia for the first time in eight years - revisiting familiar project sites that once shaped her early work at HOPE and seeing them through both new eyes and a filmmaker's lens.

We are recruiting colleagues to advance self-reliance support in Asia and Africa by mobilizing people and resources together.