HOPE-JP Blog

HOPE believes that education is essential to become self-reliant. Having a school that children can attend not only allows them to get an education, but also empowers them to make their own choices towards their future.

This report shares what we saw among the women of Ankober village during our visit in July.

HOPE has long supported community self-reliance in Mirab Abaya through water projects and income generation programs. Through this work, we saw clearly how menstrual challenges were limiting girls' education - and ultimately affecting women's participation in society.

In this report, we share what life is like in a southern Ethiopia village that lacks electricity and how solar lanterns are transforming people's lives.

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.