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A week before Christmas, we had the privilege of visiting a few widows’ families in and around Dehradun. We came carrying Christmas gifts, but more than that, we came carrying hope: the hope we have through Jesus. Rinku and her daughter Kareena For many of these women, this was the first gift they had ever received in their lives. One widow quietly broke down in tears. Not because of what she received—but because she had no children with whom to share the joy of Christmas. Ra

Losing a spouse is one of the most profound and challenging experiences a person can face. For many widows, especially those in marginalized communities, the journey after loss is fraught with emotional, social, and financial hardships. I have witnessed firsthand how support can transform despair into hope. This is why understanding the importance of widow programs is crucial. These initiatives do more than just provide aid - they restore dignity, offer opportunities, and bui

On Sunday morning, we stood before our church family at the International Baptist Church in Stuttgart and made it official: our family is...

Yet, amidst these trials, Manju's faith remained unshaken. She turned to God in earnest prayer, fasting for 21 days, waking up at four in...

It was a hot, still afternoon when I stepped into Rajni’s home. The moment I crossed the threshold, time seemed to slow down. The walls...

Yesterday, I sat with Rinku, a young widow and mother of four. Rinku with Kareena, her second daughter As she spoke, tears streamed down...

Vikram– at Sheetal's home. Yuvraj her 12 year old. This week, I had the opportunity to visit Sheetal, a courageous widow living with her...

René , a seasoned marketing and sales expert in the corporate world in Germany, sits down with Vikram, a documentary filmmaker and...

In September of last year, we embarked on a bold mission. We set out to raise €10,000 in just 100 days. The goal seemed ambitious—to...

Asha’s world turned upside down when she lost her husband. Her older child was just five years old, and the younger only four. Her...

The recent brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata has once again highlighted the precarious state of women's safety in...

Vaibhav, a bright sixteen-year-old boy from Mussoorie, stood at the brink of losing everything he had worked so hard for. The son of a...

In the picturesque town of Mussoorie, India, Smriti's story unfolds—a tale of resilience, loss, and the pursuit of a brighter future....

In the heart of adversity, Parmila Ji found herself navigating a challenging path—a path marked by abandonment, loss, and the daunting...

Dear friends and supporters of Widow's Hope, It has been a while since our last update, and we wanted to take a moment to connect with...

When it comes to donating to charitable causes, many people tend to gravitate towards big corporations and foundations like the Bill &...

Keith: Now there is one exciting feature of our service this morning, um, that we are going to share with you now, and I'm going to sit...

India's private philanthropy draws funding from four sources, including foreign contributions, corporate funding, individual donors, and...

Laxmi, like millions of women in India, struggles to provide for her family with limited resources and no support. After losing her...

Laxmi's story is unfortunately not an uncommon one in India. Millions of women like her are struggling to provide for their families with...