Our Story of Hope & Impact
For over two decades, Hope Foundation has been on a mission to create lasting change in communities around the world.
How It All Began
In 2003, our founder Dr. Sarah Mitchell traveled to a small village in rural Kenya. What she witnessed there - children walking miles for clean water, families without access to basic healthcare, and communities eager to learn but lacking schools - changed her life forever.
She returned home with a vision: to create an organization that would address the root causes of poverty, not just its symptoms. With just $5,000 and a handful of dedicated volunteers, Hope Foundation was born.
Twenty years later, we've grown into a global organization working across 25 countries. But our core belief remains the same: every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Our Mission
To empower underserved communities through sustainable programs in education, healthcare, and economic development, creating lasting change that transcends generations.
Our Vision
A world where every individual has access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunity - regardless of where they were born.
Our Values
Compassion, integrity, sustainability, and partnership guide everything we do. We believe in working with communities, not for them.
20 Years of Impact
Founded with a Dream
Dr. Sarah Mitchell founds Hope Foundation with $5,000 and a vision to transform lives. Our first project brings clean water to a village in Kenya.
Expanding Our Reach
Programs expand to 10 countries. Launch of our flagship education initiative builds 50 schools serving 15,000 students.
Healthcare Initiative Launches
Opening of 100 community health clinics. Partnership with WHO to deliver vaccines to remote areas, reaching 500,000 children.
COVID-19 Response
Rapid deployment of emergency relief programs. Distributed 2 million meals and essential supplies to vulnerable communities.
50,000 Lives Changed
Celebrating a milestone of 50,000 lives directly impacted. Operating in 25 countries with 500+ local partners.
Leadership
Meet the dedicated individuals guiding our mission forward.
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Founder & CEO
25+ years in global development
Michael Chen
Chief Operations Officer
Former World Bank executive
Dr. Amara Okafor
Director of Programs
Public health specialist
James Rodriguez
Chief Financial Officer
20 years nonprofit finance
Funds to Programs
Charity Navigator Stars
CharityWatch Rating
Transparency
Your Trust, Our Commitment
We believe in complete transparency with our donors. Every dollar you give is tracked and reported. Our annual reports detail exactly how funds are allocated and the impact they create.
We're proud to be recognized by leading charity evaluators for our financial health, accountability, and transparency.
View Annual ReportWorking Together for Change
We're proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to creating lasting impact.
Join Our Mission
Together, we can create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.