Bags of Hope
Education is one of the major tools a child needs to break the cycle of poverty and Bags of Hope equip them for success.
What Are They?
This is a small way that we can bring a smile to the face of a child. Every face lights up when they reach into their Bags and discover the treasures inside.
More Than Pencils & Books
As we place a Bag of Hope into the hands of a needy child we are giving more than pencils and books — we are giving out the love and prayers of all who have joined together across the world to bring hope to a child.
Say to a Child … You Matter!
To say to that child that you matter, you can make a difference in your community, we believe in you! People from across Canada and America have heard Lorrie's passion and have committed to making a difference.
What is Inside?
Hand-sewn & Donated
A Steady Income Locally
Many of the Bags have been hand-sewn from donated fabric by a local tailor in Lilongwe. This enables Bags of Hope to provide a steady income for one husband and wife and their family in Malawi.
From Across North America
Other Bags have been sewn by people across North America who have wanted to do something for those less fortunate.
Filled with Schools Supplies & Small Treats
The Bags are filled with schools supplies and small treats. A bag may contain:
- Pencils and pens
- School notebooks
- Crayons
- Pencil crayons
- Markers
- Rulers
- Erasers
- Book marks
- Stickers
- Toys like marbles, small stuffed animals, cars, dolls, skipping ropes
- Candy
- Tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap
Over 7,500 Bags have been given out to children throughout Malawi and Mozambique.
A Bag of Hope costs about $2.50. Why don't you get involved today?
More About Bags of Hope
An Article by Terry Eissfelt
When Terry Eissfelt (Port McNeill, BC) helped ACOP Missionaries Wes & Lorrie Jonat distribute hundreds of “Bags of Hope” to needy children. When she returned, Terry wrote about her experiences in Malawi.
- “Bags of Hope” by Terry Eissfelt (PDF - 1.12MB).
- From the December 2008 issue of Fellowship Focus. Reprinted with permission.
Bags of Hope Poster
There is a Bags of Hope poster on the Resources page.
www.jonats4africa.org/bagsofhope.html
Updated: October 8, 2009
