Providing youth with holistic, family-centered, and trauma-informed interventions to escape homelessness and achieve a flourishing future with their families
Youth empowered to escape homelessness and holistically thrive with their families
In 2010, Hope for Life Ministry became a registered nongovernmental organization in Rwanda, and in 2017, Hope for Life became a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the US.
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Family Support & Monitoring Coordinator
Josiane is passionate about child protection and psychosocial initiatives with over 10 years experience in child protection programs, behaviour change, and community awareness activities. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the National University of Rwanda and is certified in clinical Supervision through the University of Rwanda. Josiane is a registered clinical psychologist with the Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council
Family Psychologist
Anathalie enjoys working with children, adults, and families to find healthy perceptions of themselves and make positive future achievements. She is passionate about facilitating the healing process for people who have gone through traumatic experiences. Anathalie holds a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of Rwanda and a Master in Public Health from Mount Kenya University.
US Board Member
Tressa (she/her) has a background of more than two decades working alongside US-based, international, and cross-national nonprofits, mainly focused on relief and development. She has experience in a wide range of roles, including Human Resources, Grant Writing, Finance, and more. She was introduced to HFL through a friend and was strongly drawn to the organization’s holistic approach to addressing community needs.
SUPPORT STAFF
Esther wears many hats at HFL’s office, from clearing to preparing meals.
TRANSITIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Chantal is passionate about working with vulnerable children and seeing them experience holistic wellbeing. She oversees the work in the Transitional Program and serves as a child and family therapist. She has more than 17 years of experience as a therapist, school counselor, and in women empowerment programs. Chantal holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and an advanced diploma in Mental Health Nursing.
RWANDA CASE ATTENDANT
Emmanuel, a former HFL beneficiary, supports youth in educational services. He leads catch-up classes, school work revision, and ensures youth who have dropped out of school are able to successfully return to the classroom.
US BOARD MEMBER
Alessandra serves as Chief of Staff for Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. She has worked on critical issues such as affordable housing, the opioid epidemic, race and social justice, developed and strengthened relationships with communities furthest from opportunity to ensure more diverse perspectives are considered in policy development, played a key role in the response to COVID-19, and led Snohomish County’s refugee resettlement efforts in collaboration with community and non-profit partners.
Alessandra was raised in Snohomish County and resides in Everett. She attended the University of Washington and holds bachelor’s degree in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior and holds a master’s degree in business administration. Alessandra enjoys biking, exploring trails, traveling, reading, playing with her Shiba Inu, and spending time with her family and friends.
LEARNING TRIP
Want to travel to Rwanda to see the impact you are helping to create while learning about the country, culture, and ethical tourism?
Consider joining us on a Learning Trip! The next Learning Trip is tentatively scheduled for Summer 2021, dependent on COVID-19 travel restrictions.
If interested, email admin@hopeforlife.us.
A NIGHT OF HOPE
Save the date for October 1, 2021 in Seattle!
We currently do not have any volunteer or internship openings. Check back soon for new postings!
As stewards of the community’s valuable resources, we seek to be truthful and reliable in all aspects of our work, especially as it pertains to financial integrity. We understand that this work is complex and doesn’t always go as planned. That is why we are committed to sharing our reports and finances with our supporters, community partners, beneficiaries, and other service providers.
We seek to come alongside people celebrating the reality that each of us has something to offer as well as something to learn. This speaks to the inherent value we believe every human being has. As part of our commitment to empowerment, we believe that Rwandans are the best equipped to lead change in their own communities and we seek a posture of humble partners.
We respect and honor the dignity of all people, acknowledging that differences exist between cultures, but not assigning values to these differences. We seek to demonstrate respect, humility, and a learner’s heart to understand communities and cultures that may be different from our own.
Our faith in a loving God motivates what we do, how we carry it out, and why we serve our community each day. We seek to empower children to transform their physical and spiritual lives while simultaneously expressing sensitivity as we work with people from various cultures, backgrounds, and religions.
We believe that humans are multi-faceted and are part of intricate systems. As such, our efforts at empowerment seek to address the entire human experience. This includes physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and systemic aspects of our humanity.
Advisor, US Board of Directors
Emily works as a Washington State Auditor and is passionate about social justice, fighting homelessness, and nonprofit finance. In addition to being a CPA, Emily holds a BA in International Development, an MA in Public Administration, and certificates in Accounting and Nonprofit Management. We are grateful for her and the expertise she brings to the organization.
