Hands of Hope International

Meeting needs.
Building relationships.
Sharing the Gospel.
Making disciples.

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In 2025 alone we…

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provided

31,000+

meals

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built

50+

Bunk Beds

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hosted

19

Mission Teams

connected

60+

Child Sponsorships

How We Serve

Our Mission

is to help meet physical and spiritual needs, build authentic relationships, boldly share the Gospel, and make disciples who live out their faith and lead others to Christ.

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El Astillero, Guatemala

Our Purpose 

is to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to others by living our lives in such a way that people don't just hear about Jesus, they see Him through the obedience to serve and love others.

San Bartolome, Guatemala
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Volcano Pacaya, Guatemala
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A clear glass cup filled with black coffee on a white surface with a silver spoon beside it.

Real Stories of Hope

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Wake Him Up
Wake Him Up
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Great is Thy Faithfulness
Great is Thy Faithfulness
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Summer Internship Testimony - C. McAdams
Summer Internship Testimony - C. McAdams
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Santa Catalina Arch in Antigua, Guatemala
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Founders of Hands of Hope

Meet the Hunt Family

Erik and Amanda are both from North Alabama with a heart for missions around the world but especially in Guatemala. They have a desire to see the Great Commission lived out and strive to help others develop that same passion along the way. 

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Be a Part of the Mission

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    Give a child stability, education, and daily care through ongoing support.

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    Give Monthly

    Fuel long term ministry work by helping us meet real needs every month.

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    Bring a Team

    Gather your group, register together, and join us in the work on the ground.

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Professional Experience. Hands-on Ministry.

Student Internship

The best way to learn about global missions is to experience it for yourself. Our Student Internship Program is not just a trip, it is a professional learning experience designed to help you explore your career path, develop leadership skills, and deepen your faith.

Whether you join us for a 3-week intensive or an 8-week college credit program, you will step directly into the daily life of a missionary, helping manage teams, lead outreaches, and serve the people of Guatemala.

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Featured
Autumn Spatz
Autumn Spatz

During her eight-week internship in Guatemala, Autumn Spatz built meaningful relationships in the villages she visited each week, discovering firsthand the joy and impact of consistent presence. From simple acts of kindness to life-changing moments, her summer with Hands of Hope International reshaped her heart and deepened her commitment to living on mission every day.

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Talley Redding
Talley Redding

What began as a first trip to Guatemala in 2024 quickly turned into a deeper calling for Talley Redding. During four weeks serving with Hands of Hope International, she found not only joy in sharing the Gospel and capturing stories behind the lens, but clarity in God’s direction for her life in missions.

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Caroline McAdams: Serving as a Foreign Missionary
Caroline McAdams: Serving as a Foreign Missionary

After graduating college, Caroline McAdams felt called to spend her summer serving in Guatemala with Hands of Hope International. What she thought would be a season of service became one of the most life-changing experiences of her life, shaping her faith, her confidence, and her calling in ways she never expected.

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The Hands of Hope Team

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Mountain Logo T-shirt
$25.00

Show your support with our new logo tee. Black unisex t-shirt with the Hands of Hope logo printed in white and a swoosh printed in blue on the front. 100% cotton.

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