Joining Hands Blog
High school sophomore earns $3,000 to fund a water well in India!
Over the course of two years, Minnesota high school sophomore Hannah Enck earned enough money to fund a fresh water well in an Indian village.
High school student improves the lives of hundreds by raising money for a water well.
Minnesota high school sophomore Hannah Enck donated the $3,000 she earned working on a strawberry farm to Hands of Freedom to dig a fresh water well in an Indian village. Her inspiring story has been noted by several media channels across the Twin Cities!
Thank You!
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Hands & Hope for India Event! We enjoyed sharing stories of life transformation that have occurred on the ground in India, including new preschools, water wells, and participants in our savings program. We hope that you were encouraged and blessed by the evening.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
All of us at Hands of Freedom, on behalf of the approximately 18,000 who benefit from this ministry, want to thank each of you for your support in the last year.
How One Well Sponsor Made a Difference!
Mary and Luke Lewy recently sponsored a well through Hands of Freedom. Mary shared a little of their story… “My husband has a salsa garden. All of the garden’s ingredients are dedicated to the salsa he cans. If I want a tomato for a salad, I have to sneak it. He cans hundreds of jars each summer.
Overview Video
Please watch this short video which tells the story about how Hands of Freedom helps the poor of India.
Thank You and Happy New Year!
From all of us at Hands of Freedom, we thank you for your generosity in 2011 and your continued support as a partner in 2012. With your help we can continue to make a difference for those in need in India, like these children, who with your support can flourish! Happy New Year!
Nasima and her Savings Group
Nasima, a mother of four young children, is a member of the Hands of Freedom savings program. She was in a very challenging and desperate financial situation. Living in a slum, she had accepted that there was no hope and that poverty was her family’s destiny in life. Then, Nasima was introduced to the Hands of Freedom savings and mentoring program.
Meet Jaya and Learn About Her Business!
Jaya, one of the Hands of Freedom Saving Group members, is specialized in pickle-making. After being mentored and encouraged by Hands of Freedom, she decided to use her talents in order to start a pickle business.
Hope Centers — We Need Your Help!
Did you know nearly 40,000 children are abducted every year of which 11,000 remain untraced according to a report by the National Human Rights Commission of India? We want to take a minute to tell you more about our Hope Centers, located right in the community, that serve as a safe haven for children living in poverty.