EAPPI - Standing in Solidarity
with the House of Hope
House of Hope is a church related organization operating a day
care and school for the blind and children with special needs. The mainstream schools, do not program for
these children. At House of Hope, they
receive an education and learn practical skills that allow them to live lives
that are more independent.
House of Hope has a boarding section where children are
cared for 24/7. There is also a
residence for blind adults and young men who have out-grown the boarding
section of the children's facilities.
House of Hope offers adults employment through their wood
workshop. Several past employees have gone on to open successful shops of their
own in the Bethlehem area. They also try to find small jobs for the young men to do
either around House of Hope or on other projects in the Bethlehem area.
On the day I visited, I enjoyed morning devotions, a short talk and a lot of singing. Because the Orthodox Church celebrates their Easter this weekend, in preparation, an activity of the day was an Easter egg hunt.
All “found” eggs and shouted with joy!
As Kais Saád showed me around, we talked about the ongoing needs of the House of Hope. Obtain information on how to be a part of this ministry from www.hohbethlehem.org.
If you are planning a trip to the Holy Lands, House of Hope has VERY reasonable rates for lodging and is within walking distance of Manger Square.
