Our Approach
We believe the Church is the primary conduit through which God works in the world.
Hope Rises International partners with Christian organizations worldwide to bring physical healing and lasting hope to those suffering from neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) like leprosy.
We support local churches, ministries, pastors, and community leaders as they care for those marginalized by NTDs, equipping them with the tools to identify, care for, and restore people in their communities—all while living and proclaiming the gospel.
Together, we advance treatments, improve detection and prevention, and combat stigma to help reintegrate those affected. Through these Christ-centered partnerships, we bring health, dignity, and the hope of Christ to those in need.
Why It Matters
Over a billion people globally suffer from NTDs like leprosy, enduring pain, stigma, and isolation. Many live in poverty or remote areas, unable to access the treatment they need. No one should have to suffer alone—without care, without hope.
Though NTDs cause deep suffering, they are also highly treatable. With the right care, no one has to remain in the shadows. Together, we can shine light into dark places, offering hope, healing, and restoration.
This work matters because it is the work of Christ—serving the hurting, lifting the marginalized, and bringing His love and redemption to those who need it most. Hope Rises International has been doing this for over 100 years, and we will continue until no one suffers alone.
Our Strategic Approach
Christian Partnership
We believe the most effective way to serve people suffering from NTDS like leprosy is through local churches and Christian organizations. They know their communities best and provide both physical care and spiritual support.
Hope Rises International partners with these local leaders by equipping them with the tools, training, and resources to find, diagnose, and care for people affected by NTDs. We act as facilitators and collaborators, offering:
- Technical expertise and medical supplies
- Funding and capacity-building support
- Spiritual, emotional, and psychological care
- Strategic collaboration to advance treatment
By empowering Christian partners, we expand access to care and ensure long-term, sustainable impact in communities around the world.
Holistic Healing and Restoration
Healing isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, relational, and spiritual. True restoration comes through Christ, and we walk alongside those suffering from NTDs to help them reclaim their dignity and hope.
Our holistic approach includes:
- Early detection and treatment to prevent lifelong disabilities
- Education and awareness to fight stigma and reintegrate individuals into their communities
- Pastoral and spiritual care to offer healing beyond medicine
- Innovative solutions to advance NTD treatment and self-care practices
By addressing the whole person, we break cycles of suffering and empower individuals to lead thriving, restored lives.
Living and Proclaiming the Gospel to the Marginalized
At the heart of our mission is living and proclaiming the gospel to those suffering from NTDs like leprosy. While we provide medical care, our work is more than physical healing—it’s about bringing spiritual hope to the marginalized.
Following Jesus’ example, we serve the hurting, the outcast, and the overlooked, not as outsiders but as humble partners in their communities. Through local churches and Christian organizations, we ensure the gospel remains central, offering not only treatment but dignity, restoration, and the love of Christ.
We approach ministry with respect and servant-heartedness, seeing each person as an image-bearer of God, worthy of care and compassion. By meeting people where they are, we help them find healing for their bodies and hope for their souls—because true restoration is found in Christ alone.
Hope Starts With Healing
Right now, men, women, and children are suffering—isolated by disease, alone in their pain, and without hope. But together, we can change that.
From delivering critical medicines and supplies to equipping pastors with training and resources to care for their communities, we are reaching even the most marginalized people with the healing and hope they most desperately need. With your support today, Hope Rises!
