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Radically Changed This is the remarkable story of countless street children whose lives are radically changed because of the House of Hope in Calcutta. It first started because of one woman, Lochumlo (Loch), who chose to step out of her comfort zone and onto the streets of Calcutta. Lochumlo (Loch) has dedicated her life to inspiring street children. For over
Charity Work in India: A Testament of Hope From the time Diana was little she had a passion for India. She wanted to help the poor children who were there. Without the help from Formando Vidas she would have never had the chance to reach the dream of visiting India. Let’s take a look at her testimony! Overcoming a Challenging
A Beacon of Hope The House of Hope is a place of refuge for children living on the streets of Kolkata, India. It brings hope to the lowest caste in India. This is where families live on a blanket…. if they are fortunate enough. When children go to the House of Hope they receive food, education, medical care and love.
Bringing Hope to Street Children in Bogotá Since 1983, Formando Vidas has been caring for the street children of Bogota. Among these are children who are victims of drug abuse, prostitution, and those who are refugees from the guerilla and paramilitary Wars. They provide essential services that help both physically and spiritually. Impacting Colombia Through Formando Vidas (Shaping Lives) Here
A Lifeline for Street Kids Imagine surviving life on the streets—enduring abuse, rejection, and trauma. Many young men, pushed to the edge, turn to drugs, crime, and prostitution just to get by, often losing the will to live. This is where the journey of the young men at Hope House begins. After years of raising these boys, they has seen
We arrived at The Forsaken Children and I was once again struck by the scope of their ministries to street children. There are 100,000 children living on the streets of Addis Ababa. When I heard that statistic, I was overwhelmed by the desperate need of those kids. But, the Forsaken Children staff are reaching out to the children of the streets
Claudia’s* mother died when she was just five years old. Her father informed her that she really didn’t need a mother, and was going to be fine without one. Since her dad was an alcoholic, Claudia began a journey into a life of neglect, and became very hard and very tough. She is a natural leader, and became a gang
Her name is Mary. She is a 68-year-old grandmother from Australia who has been called to reach the children in one of the most dangerous barrios of Colombia. When we met Mary, we were struck with the joy that flows from her heart. She smiles easily. Mary could be living a comfortable retirement in Australia, surrounded by family. Instead, she
We arrived in Columbia Sunday afternoon. It was a beautiful sunny day, but very chilly. Even though Bogota is in the tropics, it is at an altitude of 8700 feet, which makes it very cool much of the year. What a delight to see Steve Bartel greet us as we came out of customs. He took us right away to the Bogota
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