Home of Hope (HOH) is an NGO in Kehalleh Hill, Lebanon.

From 1975 to 1990, a civil war raged in Lebanon, causing enormous destruction. As a result, countless families were torn apart and many children were forced to search the streets for food and usable materials – a heartbreaking sight that the Lebanese had not been used to until the war. Increasing social conflicts and rising criminality among the unprotected children eventually led to the establishment of Home of Hope in 1999 as the first Lebanese institution to care for street children. HOH is part of the Lebanese Evangelical Society, which runs several schools including one for blind and children with special needs for nearly 160 years.

The residents of the HOH are children with a past marked by physical and psychological abuse, neglect and loss. Many of them come from the streets, where they were forced to steal or beg to bring in money. Others have even been victims of sexual abuse, drug experimentation or organ trafficking. Such horrific experiences leave deep scars, so that the children are not only confronted with difficult living conditions, but also with deep internal traumas, which they can hardly process without help.

For this reason, the HOH pursues two goals. The first goal is to offer the children a perspective. This is achieved by providing them with everything they need to gain a foothold in society. It includes a school education based on Arabic and English, the teaching of a healthy and social lifestyle and the exemplification of Christian values. Besides, the children are also introduced to craft skills. The second goal is to focus on the long-term inner stability of the children. For this purpose, the staff includes not only child care workers, but also social workers, psychologists and specialists for trauma patients. Together with the children, they work on ways to advance their inner healing process.

So far, the HOH has housed almost 3,000 children. The home is designed for up to 60 residents. In times of need, however, there have been more than 80 children living in the HOH at the same time. Somehow, there is always room for one more child. All in all, the children can stay at HOH until they turn 18. However, they are also free to go back to their family if they wish or sometimes there is even the possibility that the children can be placed in a foster family. Whatever the child’s path, the hope and prayer of the HOH is that each child will find stability and grow into an independent person.

Our hope is to see the Home of Hope (HOH) as an active legacy in Lebanon and, more importantly, in the hearts of the children. ‘Lighting fires that burn throughout eternity’.

Our Vision

To bring Hope and healing to the traumatized neglected and abused children, and leading them to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Mission

Is to rehabilitate the children through a variety of different programs. This can be achieved by providing them with all the basic physical, psychological, and spiritual needs, in a safe environment where they can experience stability, love and recognition. Acquiring new skills & competencies will enable them to reintegrate back into their society.

Our Work

To provide our victimized children with “immediate and effective relief” from the neglects, abuses and violence.
To provide children with the necessary physical, mental, and psychological care which will lead to a healthy life.
To restore the personal and spiritual dignity to these children.
To give them the Hope which will offer these children security, happiness, and faith.

Today and Tomorrow

HOH is facing many challenges that were accentuated by the nearly total collapse of the economy in our country. A series of improvements on all levels need to take place from the building’s radical improvement’s work to human resources and operational levels. We are committed to address these challenges with perseverance and hope for a brighter future, if any sustainable progress is to be made for the longevity and success of the institution. We look forward to seeing HOH growing to become a lighthouse in the community where the Christian values are manifested in the life of these wonderful children who were scared deeply due to abuse. Their related stories are heart breaking at the least.

We trust the Lord that He, who proclaimed His Love for children in the Bible, will continue to be our support and help. He will see this Home growing and becoming a beam where the Word will manifest itself in the life of these children. May all what we do bring Glory to His Name.