Haven of Hope

Haven of Hope is currently in transition to a new location. However, its goal remains unchanged: The project exists to provide practical help and eternal hope to Middle Eastern women and their children.

While planting a church in the Middle East, Christar workers saw that women in this region are often the victims of physical and sexual abuse. In 2017, they opened Haven of Hope to help these ladies and their children find shelter from abusive situations and learn of Christ’s deep love for them. Staff provided not only emotional and spiritual support, but also practical help specific to each woman’s situation and rooted in the hope found in Christ alone. Haven of Hope was also a place where local believers could learn to use their spiritual gifts to minister to those who are hurting as workers discipled members of local churches and equipped them to serve.

During COVID-19 and in the wake of earthquakes, Haven of Hope expanded its ministry to provide aid including food and hygiene items. Though cross-cultural workers were forced to leave the community in 2023, funds given toward Haven of Hope have continued to help women and families facing abuse, poverty and hardship.

These workers have identified a community in the United Kingdom with a large population from their previous country of service, and they plan to move there in fall 2024. Lord-willing, they will partner with other believers in the area to reopen Haven of Hope with a focus on offering practical help to hurting and burdened women while introducing them to the eternal hope of Christ.

Your gift to Haven of Hope will help workers reestablish this ministry in the U.K.

Participate by Praying:

• Praise God for introducing many women to His love and compassion through Haven of Hope.
• Pray for wisdom in reestablishing Haven of Hope in the U.K.
• Ask the Lord to provide the funding needed.