Recent Stories

This fall, Lipscomb Academy held its MAGI Kickoff, marking the start of their 20th year of bringing joy to children around the globe! Over the past two decades, the school has packed nearly 3,000 MAGI Boxes, each one a gift filled with love and hope. Guided by Campus Minister Cat Duke (pictured left), the MAGI […]

In the heart of the Jigo community of Nigeria, HHI’s Women of Hope program hosted a Christian Business Women’s Conference at the local Church of Christ. Led by HHI Trainer Glory, the event aimed to empower women with practical skills to improve their lives and start their own businesses. The conference covered liquid soap production, […]

In the northern region of Ghana, the Kpinkpanyoung community has experienced a remarkable transformation, thanks to the impact of HHI’s Hunger to Harvest program. HHI trainer, James Legend, recently hosted a Hunger to Harvest workshop, teaching the community sustainable farming techniques. The workshop introduced plantains and bananas—crops that hold great potential to combat hunger and […]

The grade nine pupils at Mayoba Basic School in Zambia proudly gathered around the newly installed hand pump, their faces beaming with the joy of clean water at their school. Mayoba Village is home to over 1,500 people in 200 households. For 40 years, the village operated a primary school, and two years ago, they […]

Through your support, HHI’s Disaster Response team is able to make a meaningful difference. In July, the Indian state of Kerala was hit by unprecedented rainfall, causing devastating mudslides in the Wayanad district. Thousands were displaced, and rescue efforts lasted for weeks as all of the bridges and most of the roads were completely destroyed, […]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the primary focus areas for HHI’s Disaster Response program are Union Island in St. Vincent and Carriacou Island in Grenada. On Union Island, we are dedicated to rebuilding the Union Island Church of Christ, which serves approximately 3,000 residents. The building, situated strategically between Ashton and Clifton, sustained significant damage […]

In Kabre Kura, Ghana, nearly 100 women gathered for the Christian Business Women’s Conference! This two-day event was organized by Healing Hands International (HHI) and led by Elizabeth, the Women’s Coordinator for Ghana. The training covered modules from the Christian Business Women handouts, combining practical business skills with spiritual teachings, and featured a talk on […]

In Homa Bay, Kenya, the Achungo Farm stands as a symbol of resilience and renewal. This land is more than just soil and crops; it’s a testament to the power of knowledge and self-sufficiency. Through a partnership with the Hunger to Harvest program, the local community has gained essential agricultural skills, enabling them to provide […]

Ikot Anta Eneng, a village in the Ukanafun region, is known for its rich agricultural heritage and its delicious Afang soup, a dish central to local celebrations. Yet, beneath the vibrant culture lies a long-standing struggle: access to clean water. For years, residents have faced water-related diseases such as typhoid, diarrhea, and cholera. The scarcity […]

In Kapsabet, Kenya, a heartwarming event recently took place that brought hope and joy to many children. At a local children’s home, Healing Hands International (HHI) organized a Sponsor a Box MAGI distribution, transforming lives and spreading smiles. HHI shares a history with this community, having previously introduced the Clean Water, Hunger to Harvest, and […]

In the Prakasam Colony of Vidyanagar, India, a community of people make their lives together in a village of combined cultures and religions. Muslim, Hindu and Christian backgrounds are represented in this hillside neighborhood where the soil is rocky, and the daily challenges are many.  With unfavorable ground conditions, it has proved difficult for these […]

The rains come in Uganda in extended spurts, typically following lengthy periods of drought. Dry, cracked earth gives way to the power of water, falling as a deluge, day after day. Rainfall totals gather and work as earth movers, washing out roads, tumbling into mudslides. Any local water-catching devices, shallow wells or fresh water sources […]

Thank you to all of our Disaster Response supporters who faithfully respond to Healing Hands International’s efforts to help victims of crises worldwide. We have been able to maintain a presence in Kavingo, Kenya, aiding in their recent flood recovery process. Joshua Mutinda is the Associate Preacher of the Kavingo Church of Christ, also attending […]

The people of Malawi are known for being incredibly kind and welcoming, forming fast friendships with visitors and relationships that easily span time and distance. Malawi is home to numerous projects by Healing Hands International Programs, and our staff inevitably come away with full hearts and fond memories. It’s all because of these beautiful people […]

The Women of Hope Program has blessed a remote community in Nigeria with skills, vision, resources and encouragement. The Pegi Village hosted a Christian Women’s Business Conference for 40 Nigerian ladies who came to the event full of excitement. They were ready to soak in knowledge and energized to get to work.  A Welcome Return […]

“An historic event has taken place in Zimbabwe!” That’s the collective sentiment for the residents of Dhuwa Village in Zimbabwe. They have marked the occasion of access to clean water, choosing to revere the drilling of a new well as a moment to carry in their hearts. They will talk about it as generations mature. […]

Imagine, no measurable rain for months. The ground is dry, and the scarcity of water is just another daily challenge in the Osewal Village of Kenya. And then, on a typical spring afternoon, the clouds begin to gather, and ominous thunder growls across the sky. The rains do come, all at once, and with an […]

Just before Christmas, 25 precious children in Haiti received a MAGI distribution. Thanks to our amazing donors who support our increasingly popular Sponsor-A-Box option, funds were available for supplies to fill 25 bookbags, purchased and packed in Haiti, all for the community of Bergeau. The children who received the bags are students at Nouvelle Ecole […]

The Kiyaga Church of Christ in Uganda is home to a group of women who are actively taking the reins and steering their lives in a positive, successful direction. After participating in Women of Hope classes, they are not only reaching for an exit from poverty, but they are striving for achievements that will support […]

There is a village in Ghana where the land stretches far, resting in intermittent valleys, carved with small, unassuming rivers. The community is called Yamakoan, and it is home to a living promise: its joy across generations. Funded by our generous donors, Yamakoan recently hosted a Survival Gardening Workshop for 66 men, women and children […]

At Healing Hands International (HHI), it’s frequently said that we operate best when our programs are intertwined together. Each program serves a specific purpose, and yet, lends itself to effective collaboration. We often see positive change exponentially multiplied in the lives of the people we serve when our programs work together. But that phenomenon is […]

We boldly invite our entire family of staff, volunteers, donors and beneficiaries around the world to join together in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Haiti. The ongoing gang violence and governmental uncertainty continues to take its toll as local prices skyrocket and supplies dwindle. In the midst of it all, there are families […]

Continuing and celebrating our long-standing relationship with Lipscomb University, the Academy middle school students recently joined us in-office to help pack MAGI bags. They started their visit with a crash-course explanation of the mission of Healing Hands International, illustrated by our gifted and deeply impassioned Donor and Community Engagement guru, Sean Judge. He stirred the […]

The Women of Hope Program recently conducted a Christian Women’s Business Training in Kabusa, a small village in Nigeria. We welcomed a beautiful class of women to the facilities of the local Church of Christ, and they were eager to be educated, ready to receive the good news of how the Lord’s hand works in […]

The Hunger to Harvest Program has been busy with Survival Gardening Workshops in Kenya, and the village of Kambekakunde in Kilifi County has emerged as a shining example of the benefits that come with sustainable farming methods and intentional practices.  After training sessions with instructions on raised bed planting, drip irrigation and composting, the residents […]