DuHope

"It was the first time anyone had ever celebrated my birthday."

Masengesho is a mother of four who came to DuHope in March 2024 searching for a way forward. Today, she's a DuHope artisan with her first bank account, and every evening, she goes home to her children.

One decision shaped her journey: "I decided that I would never go back to life on the streets."

Your support makes transformations like Masengesho's possible. When you give to DuHope, you're not just funding a program; you're helping a mother rewrite her story.

Link in bio → www.duhope.org/give

Meet Jennifer Ray
DuHope/Belay Global Board Chair

Jennifer is a CPA and serves as Chief Financial Officer at Oklahoma Christian University. She brings both experience and a thoughtful perspective to the board.

She first got connected to DuHope through her church and university community, when there was a need for someone with a finance background. Her university has also had a long-standing connection with Rwanda for over 20 years, which gave her a deeper understanding of the kind of work organizations like DuHope are doing.

Jennifer believes deeply in using what she’s been given to serve others, especially women working toward stability, dignity, and new opportunities.

In this photo, she’s wearing one of her favorite DuHope pieces: the Precious Necklace, a small reflection of the work she’s part of supporting.

She now serves as Board Chair and leads the Finance Committee.

Say hello to Jennifer or drop a question for her below 👇

There’s something special about putting pen to paper.

Hope. Faith. Joy.

Three simple words, each stamped onto a one-of-a-kind Kitenge Journal handcrafted by women in the DuHope program.

A beautiful place to hold your thoughts and a reminder that new chapters are always possible.

Choose your journal today: https://www.azizilife.com/products/medium-kitenge-journal/

Before May ends, one more ask.

This month, you helped women like Agnes go from survival to stability. From fear to hope. From just getting by to actually building a future for her children.

If you've been considering a gift, today is the day.

👉 Give before May 31: www.duhope.org/give

And if you've already given, thank you. Truly. You are part of why this works.

It’s about helping women rebuild their lives.

Thanks to generous supporters, we’ve already raised $2,642 toward this effort — with $17,358 still needed to fully fund this important work.

Thank you for being part of something that creates real pathways toward healing, dignity, and independence.

👉 Get us closer to fully funding this important work at www.duhope.org/give

We’re making progress — but we’re not there yet.

This May, help mothers in Rwanda!

We need $20,000 to keep our programs going. So far, supporters have helped raise $2,025 toward that goal. 💛

That leaves $17,975 still needed to help women in Rwanda continue building sustainable businesses, caring for their children, and creating new futures.

Every donation — whether $25, $50, or $250 — moves us closer.

Thank you for believing in hope, dignity, and transformation.
www.duhope.org/give

We're halfway through May, and we are so grateful.

Because of supporters like you, mothers in Rwanda are gaining job skills, receiving trauma counseling, and earning a sustainable income through DuHope. Real change is happening.

But there are still women waiting for that same opportunity.
If you've been thinking about giving this month, now is a great time to step in. Every dollar helps a mother move from survival to stability.

👉 Help us reach our goal: www.duhope.org/give

What will a mother do for her child? Everything.

Agnes knows this better than most. Before DuHope, she struggled daily just to provide for her family. Today, she runs her own small business, sends her children to school, and is saving for their future.

She told us, "Before DuHope, I struggled to survive. Today, I can work with dignity and even save for the future."

This Mother's Day, your gift can help another mother find that same turning point: job training, counseling, and real support for a woman choosing something different.

👉 Give in honor of a mother: www.duhope.org/give

May is for mothers.

At DuHope, the women we serve are working hard to build a different life for their children learning job skills, healing from trauma, and earning income with dignity.

This month, we're asking: will you stand with them?

Your gift provides job training, trauma counseling, and ongoing support for a mother who is choosing hope.

👉 Give today: www.duhope.org/give

It was the first time anyone had ever celebrated my birthday."

Masengesho is a mother of four who came to DuHope in March 2024 searching for a way forward. Today, she's a DuHope artisan with her first bank account, and every evening, she goes home to her children.

One decision shaped her journey: "I decided that I would never go back to life on the streets."

Your support makes transformations like Masengesho's possible.

When you give to DuHope, you're not just funding a program; you're helping a mother rewrite her story.

www.duhope.org/give