Haven of Hope Orphanage

In mid-August, 2010, a new child arrived at HOH, Princess. She is 6 years old.  Her mother died at birth and she has been raised by an auntie, who asked that HOH take her into the family on a temporary basis.   There are some medical issues in the family and they are currently not able to care for her.

PLEASE NOTE:  AFTER FOUR MONTHS, PRINCESS WAS RETURNED TO AN AUNTIE WHO IS ABLE TO CARE FOR HER.  PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HER.

Other children arriving this year (2020)  at HOH are Nelvin, Christine Mae and Nemar.   They were brought to HOH from the streets of Digos City and arrived thin, hungry and malnourished.   Their father was killed in an accident and their mother had no way to feed or care for them.   She asked for assistance from HOH to take in the children during the second week of January 2010.

The kids are making a good transition but are not able to go to school at this time.  HOH staff is ministering to them and also providing lessons from materials donated from the US.   Nelvin, the youngest (in blue) is three years old.

Christine Mae is six and to the right is Nemar who is seven years old.   They were very excited to receive clean clothes to wear and to be able to have food three times a day. Nemar wants to become a soldier someday and Christine Mae wants to become a teacher. PLEASE NOTE: AFTER MUCH PRAYER AND DISCUSSION WITH FAMILY, STAFF AND THE SOCIAL WORKER, CHRISTINE MAE WAS TAKEN BACK BY HER MOTHER IN FEBRUARY, 2011.  WE ARE VERY SAD ABOUT THIS.   THIS IS NOT A GOOD SITUATION FOR CHRISTINE MAE.  PLEASE BE IN PRAYER ABOUT THIS.

 Arriving in the last part of November 2009 were Ivan, Melody and Kevin (l-r)   They came from a mountainous area about three hours from Digos.  They had been left in the care of their grandmother for several years but she was no longer able to provide for them.  The past years were hard for them and many days they went to bed hungry. 

 Ivan and Melody had been to school before but Kevin had not attended school.  They are all back in the public school now.    Ivan is 15, Kevin is 12 and Melody is 10.    The kids are fitting in well with the others and have very good attitudes about helping.  They are also very appreciative of the clothing and food that has been made available to Ivan wants to become an engineer, Kevin a policeman, and Melody a nurse.

The Median family came from Punta Biao, which is a Muslim background village about 10 minutes outside of Digos City, along the ocean.   Left to right are Hasmin (13), Limson (14),  Tiraima (17) and  Abdul (11).   

Abdul and Hasmin are in Grade 5, Limson in Grade 6 and Tiraima is in high school.   Abdul's goal is to become a doctor, Hasmin an accountant, Tiraima a doctor and Limson a pastor.

Limson excels in Math and Music.  Tiraima is involved in leadership, Girl Scouts and helps a lot at a local church.  She also loves drama and dancing.   Abdul loves sports and is a very active boy.  Hasmin is soft spoken, a bit shy but very cooperative.

They have other siblings who are older but no parents to care for them.  They were brought to HOH in June of 2006 when we opened. PLEASE PRAY FOR ABDUL.  HE OPTED TO GO TO HIS FATHER WHO LIVES IN ANOTHER AREA AND REMARRIED AFTER THE DEATH OF ABDUL'S MOTHER.   TIRAIMA, LIMSON AND HASMIN WILL REMAIN AT HOH. 

Jhon Rey and Janna come from Guihing, which is a small village located next to a banana plantation about 15 minutes away  from the HOH site.   The village is very poor and the mother of Jhon Rey and Janna left them in charge of a relative, who was not able to adequately care for them.   They are both in Grade 5.  Jhon Rey is 11 and Janna is 9.  

Jhon Rey is one of our most active children and needs a lot of extra love and care.   Janna is cheerful and likes to be around people.  Janna hopes to be a nurse  and Jhon Rey a  seaman or a policeman.

Jessa , Edelina and Aicel have roots in General Santos City and Punta Biao   Their mother is dead and their father is not involved in their care.   Jessa is 16 and in first year high school, Edelina is 12 and in Grade 5 and Aicel is 18 and in her second year of high school.    Jessa's goal is to be a  dentist.   Edelina has a goal to become a teacher and Aicel wants to be a missionary.

Jessa is soft spoken and received an award for being the most helpful in her grade at school.  She also enjoys drawing and crafts. Edelina loves to read and always seems to have a book in her hand.  She enjoys dancing and drama.   Aicel is very artistic and has earned several awards for her artwork.  She especially loves painting.  Some of her work has been displayed in shows at her school

Arlene, Donnalyn and Rufina are from Guihing. There father is dead and their mother remarried and abandoned them in the village.  Rufina took care of her younger siblings and was not able to attend school.

Arlene is 14 and in Grade 6.  She wants to become doctor and is very industrious and responsible.  She loves sports and science classes.    Donnalyn  is 9 years old and in Grade 4.   She wants to become a pilot and enjoys reading and playing with the other kids.  She is very active and friendly.  She battles asthma and uses a nebulizer.    Rufina is 18 and in Grade 5. She would like to become an office secretary.   Rufina has had three eye surgeries and is trying hard to catch up on her schooling.   She has recently been diagnosed with Glaucoma.