Creating a World for Children with Intellectual Disabilities.
The life of every child matters.
We believe that each child is purposefully designed by God to show His glory in a unique way.
Since 2010, Special Hope Network has been bringing transformational care, critical resources, and a loving community of support to children with intellectual disabilities and their families in Lusaka, Zambia.
Empowering the hidden & most vulnerable.
Zambia is a region impacted by staggering child mortality and disability rates. Children with intellectual disabilities are often considered to be cursed or contagious. Some are abandoned at birth. Parents, particularly mothers, feel lots of shame because they’re blamed for having a child with intellectual disabilities. Often these children are hidden away in their homes.
For these families, the supportive community they find at Special Hope is life changing, as they see their child being valued and included.
Our Heart & Mission.
Special Hope Network exists to bring glory to God by creating a world where all kids are valued.
“Open your mouth for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the unfortunate. Open your mouth, judge righteously and defend the rights of the afflicted and the needy.”
Proverbs 31:8-9
OUR APPROACH:
How Special Hope began.
Meet the Nelsons: Eric, Holly, Mollie, Maggie, & Sam!
Special Hope Network began in the heart of this family.
Read the incredible story of how the vision grew from an act of love, into a movement impacting thousands of children with intellectual disabilities:
Building a brighter future, together.
When you give, you are empowering families of children with intellectual disabilities with the specialized community support, resources, and care that they need to thrive— often unavailable anywhere else.
Home
Every child needs a place where they are loved, supported, and nurtured. We train and support parents and caretakers of kids with intellectual disabilities so that they can provide their children with a safe and loving space to develop.
Health
Every child should be healthy– body, soul and mind. We provide medical care for children with intellectual disabilities, often for the first time in their lives. Our health team sources difficult to find medicines and connects families with local doctors and clinics.
Education
Every child should be challenged to learn. We help children at our centers break through educational barriers, and also equip schools, churches, and community organizations with the resources they need to better care for kids with special needs.
Stories of Hope
Take Action
Special Hope Network exists because of your partnership. Whether through donating, volunteer projects, or even traveling to Zambia to serve alongside our team, you can be part of creating a world for children with intellectual disabilities.
MAKE A ONE-TIME OR RECURRING DONATION
SPONSOR A CHILD
TRAVEL TO ZAMBIA
VOLUNTEER FROM ANYWHERE
MAKE A LEGACY GIFT
