The Hope Effect

Working together so more children grow up in families. Last week, our Michoacán team met with Sistema DIF Michoacán, UNICEF, and the state's council for adoption and foster care, to strengthen our shared work across the state. We are grateful for their commitment and partnership!

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” - Nelson Mandela 📸: Sonora, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #wednesdaywisdom

Our team in Michoacán hosted a free screening of In Safe Hands, a film about a child’s journey to a loving family. Afterward, families had the chance to learn about foster care. Every child deserves to be in safe hands.

“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” - Marcus Aurelius 📸: Michoacán, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #mondaymotivation

Alisha’s life began with more hardship than any child should face. After months of neglect and abuse, she was taken to an orphanage. But thanks to you, Alisha soon joined a foster family, where she began to grow and heal. Her life was changed forever. youtu.be/VkvlBtueadQ?si=uCqe…

“You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously.” - Steve Maraboli 📸: Nuevo León, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #wednesdaywisdom

This is what a yes looks like. These seven families completed training last weekend and are getting certified to welcome a child into their home. We are grateful for them, and we thank you for being part of it! #thehopeeffect #orphancare #efectoesperanza #sonora

“Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.” - Brian Tracy 📸: Sonora, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #mondaymotivation

Happy Boss’s Day to The Hope Effect’s President & CEO, Joe Darago! Joe, we’re so grateful for your leadership. Also, way to be on vacation on Boss’s Day. Nailed it!

Our team in Morelia recently hosted another family panel, where foster families shared what it’s like to open their homes and hearts to children who need them. Thank you for making events like this possible! #thehopeeffect #orphancare #efectoesperanza

"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people." - Roy T. Bennett 📸: Nuevo León, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #wednesdaywisdom

“Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.” - H. Jackson Brown, Jr. 📸: Michoacán, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #mondaymotivation

"Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work." - Dr. John Trainer 📸: Sonora, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #weekendwisdom

“Love cannot remain by itself – it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service.” - Mother Teresa 📸: Michoacán, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #wednesdaywisdom

“The effect of one good-hearted person is incalculable.” - Oscar Arias 📸: Colima, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #mondaymotivation

“Let’s raise children who won’t have to recover from their childhoods.” - Pam Leo 📸: Sonora, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #weekendwisdom

We are always grateful for opportunities to share our mission with the community in Sonora, Mexico. Thank you to Dream Center for inviting us! Together, we are changing the way the world cares for orphans. Because every child deserves a family. #thehopeeffect #orphancare

What makes you feel safe? Who are your people? Most of us can answer without a second thought. For Cruz, the answers are still taking shape. But through the love of a family, Cruz is learning to name his feelings and discover what makes him who he is. hopeeffect.com/blog/cruzs-st…

One more child, one more family ❤️ We are so grateful Jesús has been welcomed into the arms of a loving foster family. Because of you, this beautiful baby boy never entered an orphanage. Instead, he will grow up surrounded by the safety and love that only a family can provide.

"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." - Albert Pike 📸: Nuevo León, Mexico #thehopeeffect #orphancare #mondaymotivation