What Hope Worldwide does

HOPE worldwide, Ltd. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization founded in 1991 by the International Churches of Christ and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The organization mobilizes volunteers to deliver community-based services across 60+ countries on every inhabited continent, serving nearly 1 million to 1.5 million people annually through a portfolio of core programs including HOPEww Volunteer Corps (international service-learning trips), Community Service Brigades (medical volunteer deployments to Honduras, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, El Salvador), HOPEww Scouts (K-8 youth service), National Youth Advisory Council (youth leadership), Global Disaster Response (100+ disasters in 30+ countries since 2010), U.S. Chapters (110+ chapters across 40 states plus Puerto Rico), The Launchpad (transitional housing for ages 18-21), LendHOPEww (mobile micro-funding app for entrepreneurs in 10 countries), Early Childhood Development Africa (20,000+ children monthly across 7 African nations), and the Global Health Network (healthcare professional volunteers). The organization operates on a donation-based revenue model with no commercial pricing, drawing funding from individual donors (Community of Hope monthly giving tiers from $10-$100+/month), an annual church giving campaign, corporate foundation grants (Caterpillar Foundation, Walmart, SAP Labs, Coca-Cola Africa Foundation, Citi Foundation, Eli Lilly, Freddie Mac, Global Fund), in-kind donations, DIY fundraisers, and partnerships with major humanitarian organizations (American Red Cross, Heart to Heart International, Feed the Children, Salvation Army, USAID, United Nations, FEMA, Habitat for Humanity). Technology infrastructure is limited to standard nonprofit SaaS tools (GiveCloud, Kindful, JotForm, VolunteerHub) and the LendHOPEww mobile app — the organization is not technology-led and its operational moat derives from volunteer mobilization and faith-based community infrastructure rather than proprietary technology.

Name

Hope Worldwide

Legal name

HOPE worldwide, Ltd.

Website

https://hopeww.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOPE worldwide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991 that mobilizes 18,000+ volunteers annually to deliver humanitarian services — disaster response, medical brigades, youth programs, micro-funding, and transitional housing — across 60+ countries, serving nearly 1 million to 1.5 million people per year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Recovery, Reconstruction & Resilience Programs (BPAGAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), International & Local Implementing NGOs (HLAJAKAD), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Disaster response relief
• Volunteer mobilization programs
• Community development initiatives
• International nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute one-time or recurring donations through the organization's website and giving platforms. The Community of Hope monthly giving program offers tiered membership (Champion $10/mo, Ambassador $30/mo, Pillar $50/mo, Hero $100+/mo) with corresponding benefits.
2. Church Giving Campaign: Annual church giving campaign supported by the International Churches of Christ provides foundational resources to operate HOPE worldwide programs globally.
3. LendHOPE Micro-funding Program: Micro-funding initiative crowdfunded through a dedicated app, where entrepreneurs receive micro-donations and participants engage in reciprocal giving to support other local micro-funds.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners including Caterpillar Foundation, Walmart, SAP Labs, and others provide grants and in-kind donations for disaster relief and development programs.
5. DIY Fundraisers: DIY fundraisers organized by volunteers and supporters, including online campaigns, concerts, cookouts, and walks. DIY volunteers have raised over $100K annually for HOPEww programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

HOPE worldwide is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization that mobilizes volunteers, responds to disasters, and delivers community-based services to the materially poor and vulnerable populations across 60+ countries. Its core offerings include international service-learning trips through Volunteer Corps, medical service brigades providing healthcare to underserved communities, global disaster response coordination, a U.S. chapter network of volunteer-led community programs, early childhood development programs in Africa, transitional housing for young adults, and micro-funding for entrepreneurs. The organization operates entirely on donations, grants, and volunteer support.

Product overview

Hope Worldwide is a nonprofit organization operating as a portfolio of humanitarian programs rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Volunteer Corps (international service-learning trips), Community Service Brigades (medical volunteer programs), HOPEww Scouts (youth service program), National Youth Advisory Council (youth leadership development), Global Disaster Response (emergency relief), and U.S. Chapters (domestic volunteer network). Supporting programs include The Launchpad (transitional housing for young adults), LendHOPEww (micro-funding platform for entrepreneurs), Early Childhood Development Africa (child welfare), Community of HOPE (monthly giving), English Conversation Clubs (language support), Saturday SPARK Academy (children's education), and Global Health Network (healthcare professional network). The organization serves nearly 1 million people annually across 60+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HOPEww Volunteer Corps (HVC) International service-learning trips that restore communities affected by material poverty through a philosophy of reciprocal and respectful service. Offers all-generations Volunteer Corps, HOPE Youth Corps, Singles Corps, Young Professionals Corps, and Service Corps (multi-month commitments) for volunteers seeking to serve internationally.
• Community Service Brigades (CSB) Sustainable, short-term, high-impact medical volunteer opportunities providing up to 15 medical services to communities without access to healthcare, medications, or vitamins. Operates medical service brigades to Honduras, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, and El Salvador.
• HOPEww Scouts Youth volunteer program for students in kindergarten through 8th grade enabling children to contribute to HOPEww programs while instilling a commitment to service. Operates troops in over 30 cities across 3 countries with adult Scout Leaders.
• National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) Leadership program for high school and college students providing training in servant leadership with one-on-one mentoring from staff and executive leaders.
• Global Disaster Response Humanitarian response program that monitors global disasters and mobilizes volunteers, churches, and corporate partners to deliver relief before, during, and after disasters. Has responded to over 100 disasters in more than 30 countries since 2010.
• U.S. Chapters Nationwide network of 110+ chapters operating in over 40 states and Puerto Rico, conducting programs such as summer camps, Saturday Academy, disaster relief, blood drives, and food services. Chapters are led by volunteers from local International Churches of Christ congregations.
• The Launchpad Transitional support and empowerment hub providing emergency shelter for young adults ages 18 to 21 facing housing instability, offering connection, coaching, and community through personalized life planning, workforce readiness, and holistic mentorship. Partners with Positive Impact International's Safe Place program.
• LendHOPEww Micro-funding platform that empowers small business owners and career-motivated individuals through crowdfunded micro-donations, mentorship, and local training. Active in 10 countries with more than 100 micro-funds funded, accessed via iOS/Android mobile app.
• Early Childhood Development (ECD) Africa Early childhood development programs serving over 20,000 children per month across 7 African nations and 20 communities, providing family support, nutrition, ECD center support, and volunteerism. Includes early childhood literacy, health services, and safe nurturing environments.
• Community of HOPE Monthly giving program enabling supporters to provide ongoing resources for programs around the world with tiered membership levels: Champion ($10/mo - newsletter + t-shirt), Ambassador ($30/mo - newsletter + mug), Pillar ($50/mo - newsletter + quarterly leadership webinar), and Hero ($100+/mo - newsletter + special event invitations).
• English Conversation Clubs Program supporting new neighbors who are refugees or from other countries, providing English language learning through conversational practice and community engagement.
• Saturday SPARK Academy Program for children in under-served areas providing Saturday educational activities and mentorship.
• Global Health Network Network connecting healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, therapists, students, etc.) to engage in medical volunteer work through HOPEww programs worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1 million to 1.5 million people served annually across 60+ countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• American Red CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for disaster preparedness and response coordination. Hope Worldwide is part of National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters) association.
• Heart to Heart InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical supply donations and disaster relief coordination. Shipped 15+ tons of medicine and supplies valued at over $20 million for Ukraine relief.
• Feed the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Ukraine relief efforts, providing shelter and food support for refugees and affected families.
• The Salvation ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine providing hot meals, food baskets, vouchers and psychosocial support to displaced families.
• United NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for global humanitarian coordination and development programs.
• International Churches of ChristflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding ministry partner that established HOPE worldwide in 1991. Ongoing partnership provides foundational resources through annual church giving campaign. Chapters are led by volunteers from affiliated congregations.
• Catholic CharitiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for disaster response coordination through NVOAD.
• Samaritan's PurseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian humanitarian organization partnership for disaster relief coordination.
• Habitat for HumanityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing-focused partnership for disaster recovery and rebuilding efforts.
• Centers for Disease Control and PreventionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health partnership for disease prevention and health programs.
• Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins University affiliate)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare training and education partnership.
• International Diabetes FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth partnership for diabetes awareness and programs.
• United WayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkplace giving partner allowing employees to designate HOPE worldwide through payroll deductions. Donor Choice number: 10266.
• Positive Impact InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafe Place program partner providing emergency shelter for unhoused teens. Partners with The Launchpad to create continuum of care bridging adolescence to young adulthood.
• FEMAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Emergency Management Agency partnership for U.S. disaster response coordination.
• AirlinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation logistics partnership for disaster response transport.
• AmeriCaresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical humanitarian organization partnership for medical supply donations.
• Grand Hyatt Kuala LumpurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent partner for Malaysia Fun Run supporting food security programs.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Samaritan's Purse: Christian humanitarian organization with comparable disaster response, medical teams, and international programming. Listed as a HOPE worldwide partner and competes for faith-aligned disaster-relief donor dollars.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Disaster recovery and housing-focused NGO partnering with HOPE worldwide on rebuilding efforts. Operates a similar volunteer-mobilization model and faith-rooted mission with comparable geographic reach.
• Americares: Health-focused humanitarian aid organization providing medical supplies and disaster response. Listed as a HOPE worldwide partner and competes for the same donor and corporate-grant dollars.
• Direct Relief: Medical humanitarian organization with overlapping medical-supply distribution role in disasters such as the Ukraine response. Comparable in delivering medicines and medical commodities to vulnerable populations globally.
• The Salvation Army: International faith-based humanitarian organization delivering disaster relief, shelter, food, and social services through a distributed local structure. HOPE worldwide partners directly with the Salvation Army on Ukraine refugee response.
• Heart to Heart International: Medical humanitarian organization that co-delivered 15+ tons (~$20M) of medicine and supplies for Ukraine alongside HOPE worldwide. Very close comparability in disaster medical relief and supply-chain logistics.
• Catholic Charities USA: Faith-based social services network providing disaster relief, shelter, and humanitarian aid through a national chapter structure analogous to HOPE worldwide's U.S. chapters. Listed as an NVOAD partner.

Emerging players

• Kiva: Crowdfunded micro-lending platform that competes with HOPE worldwide's LendHOPEww micro-funding initiative. Both target low-income entrepreneurs with small-dollar, distributed donor contributions.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Corps: Large international NGO operating humanitarian relief and community development programs across 40+ countries. Comparable donor base, similar disaster response posture, and overlapping program types (ECD, micro-funding, youth).
• American Red Cross: Largest U.S. humanitarian organization with parallel disaster response, blood services, and international programming. A direct partner of HOPE worldwide through National VOAD and serves overlapping disaster-affected populations globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hopeworldwide
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hwwwebmaster
• Facebookfacebook.com/HOPEworldwide
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hope-worldwide
• Instagraminstagram.com/hope_worldwide

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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