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...

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...

Hands of Freedom Fast Facts!

Here are some interesting facts on Hands of Freedom! Number of families involved in the Hands of Freedom program: 4,200 Number of businesses started: 200 with about 96% still operating Number of wells constructed (including one well currently under construction): 8...

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

On behalf of Jon, Swati, and the 4,000 touched by our programs in India, we  hope you had a Merry Christmas and we wish you a Happy New Year! We also want to thank  you for your support of Hands of Freedom over the last year and ask for your continued blessings on our...

Hands of Freedom Handmade Items Available!

One important way we believe that Hands of Freedom can help those we serve is by selling products made by our entrepreneurs.  If you are still looking for a special handmade gift for the holidays you can purchase them at Daily Bread Books at Hosanna! in Lakeville....