Overcrowding, severe health problems and inadequate or nonexistent health facilities are a way of life in many communities across the Dominican Republic. Dominican mothers and their babies face difficult odds: this country has one of the highest neonatal mortality rates (babies who don’t survive past the first 28 days of life) in Latin America.

As the country recovers from natural disasters, health crises and political instability, challenges continue

A doctor recalls his experiences: “The world is too small to ignore.”

Nearly 4 million Venezuelan women, children and men have fled economic and political turmoil in their country. Thousands cross the border to Colombia every day, forging ahead into uncertainty – each with their own story and hope for a new future.

Project HOPE’s president Rabih Torbay remembers the pivotal moment that changed the course of his life.

At Project HOPE, we work to create a world in which everyone has access to the health care needed to live their lives to the fullest. Our lifesaving work impacts children, women, men and families everywhere. This Father’s Day, we're shining a light on dads around the world who play important roles in the health and well-being of their families.

“If you don’t take your medicine on time, you will wake up the wolf.”

Adunga knew his wife was HIV-positive, but thought he was immune because of his blood type. His health deteriorated to the brink of death, almost leaving his children fatherless. Then Project HOPE stepped in.

Christine Bragale, Project HOPE’s head of public engagement, visited Project HOPE’s programs in Cúcuta, Colombia and shares what she’s seeing.

Project HOPE volunteer teaches families to help their tiny babies thrive

In the wake of destruction, delivering hope to Mozambique

Every day, our work impacts the lives of countless mothers around the world. Meet a few of the women who particularly inspire us and learn more about how they make their worlds go ‘round.