Our Story
Global Hope International recognizes that the needs around the globe are immense. Together, with our dedicated volunteers, we have committed ourselves to providing medical care and essential resources to the most vulnerable populations.
A single trip revealed the urgent need and the positive impact we could have: In 2019, a team of healthcare professionals and non-medical volunteers traveled to Machakos, Kenya, a rural area located about two hours from Nairobi, the capital. During a three-day medical clinic, we treated over 400 individuals, identified various medical conditions, and distributed necessary medications.
Kenya, 2019
This effort inspired the vision to formally establish Global Hope International as a humanitarian aid nonprofit organization. The three-pronged approach for the organization focuses on medical missions, humanitarian aid, and disaster relief. By addressing critical health needs, fostering partnerships, and responding to crises, we work to make a lasting impact where it’s needed most.
Our mission is to bring hope and healing to underserved communities across the United States and around the world. Over the years, we have built partnerships with international organizations across Africa, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. In the United States, we host an annual Free Pop-Up Medical Clinic in Pennsylvania and send teams of volunteers to assist with weekend clinics in various states.
Mission
Global Hope International has a three-pronged approach to serving those in need. It focuses on leading medical missions, facilitating humanitarian aid, and supporting disaster relief.
We believe:
Simple acts change lives forever.
Vision
Bringing Hope, Healing, and Humanitarian Aid to Communities in Need.
Purpose
Medical Mission
Deploying teams of medical and non-medical volunteers in partnership with local and global organizations to meet the immediate medical needs of underserved communities worldwide.
Humanitarian Aid
Providing short-term assistance intended to have a long-term impact. The primary focus of the support will include access to clean water, self-sustaining food sources, education, and other quality of life initiatives.
Disaster Relief
Immediately addressing needs resulting from a natural disaster. Teams of volunteers will be deployed to serve the impacted community.
Leadership Team
Board of Directors
Executive Board
Jon Schwartz
President
Ajoy Reddi
Treasurer
Janice Thomas
Secretary
Board Members
Dr. Binu Alexander
Dawn Godshall
Craig Nanna
Scott Parry
Kelly Chevalier
Executive Directors
Dr. Clifford Georges
Monica Georges