WorldHope International

Together, we are lighting the world with hope!

Since founding in 1996, we have operated in over 40 countries, creating vital access to clean water and quality education; rescuing and protecting men, women, and children from human trafficking and gender and sexual-based violence; responding to disasters; addressing health crises, and so much more.

“This is what I hope and pray the next 25 years will look like; continuing to build hope around the world. Empowered people empowering other people. Listening to our callings. Being the hands and feet of Jesus to those near and far and striving to overcome evil with good.” —Dr.

Jo Anne Lyon

as a founding member of the Lyon Leadership Society!

We want to honor the generosity of donors like you and to celebrate your commitment to World Hope International and alleviating poverty, suffering, and injustice in the world with us.

“Since childhood, though, God has put in my heart a sense of justice for the vulnerable and voiceless. Throughout my life, I have sought to live this out — but there came a huge turning point in my life in 1985…” —Dr. Jo Anne Lyon

The past 25 years have been hard but beautiful, challenging but rewarding.

We went to work in countries where we were invited; where we had existing partners and relationships that in turn provided us with immediate infrastructure and accountability. We responded when and where it mattered. And from the very first moment, it was gifts from people like you who made it all possible.

Have you checked out our new Founder Series? In a special monthly series celebrating 25 years of World Hope International, Dr. Jo Anne Lyon, World Hope’s Founder, is sharing some of her thoughts from through the years; asking questions, sharing stories, and reflecting on opportunity, dignity, and hope.