Nurturing Hope in Rural Ethiopia
...through clean water and sanitation.
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Hope for Rural Children and Orphans (HORCO) is a volunteer-based charity registered with the Canada Revenue Agency to carry-out water, sanitation, education and HIV/AIDS awareness projects in developing nations. We have been working in Ethiopia since becoming a charity in 2008. Read about Bob's journey and the founding of HORCO in 2005, and Steph’s Story about becoming the Executive Director of HORCO in 2018.
Our Mission is to ensure sustainable improvement in the quality of life of marginalized people, particularly among women and children in rural Ethiopia.
HORCO provides financial resources for Board approved projects which are implemented by a registered all-Ethiopian NGO. Our work is done in partnership with rural communities who have requested our help following need - and asset-based, participatory activities with the NGO and district government officials, and who are committed to resource-sharing to accomplish and sustain the work. Simply put: we help Ethiopians meet their own needs.
Ethiopia's need in perspective...
(*UNICEF Sources)
Both HORCO and our affiliated NGO are Christian-based groups registered as humanitarian organizations, and dedicated to sharing the love and compassion that stems from faith in Jesus Christ. We seek to demonstrate Christ's love through our actions.
100% of the project-designated gifts we receive go directly to Ethiopia to help implement the project. This is made possible by donors who contribute directly to our administrative and fund-raising expenses.
We work in concert with local authorities and rural communities, regardless of their religious faith or ethnic origin. Completed projects are turned over to the community after local personnel have been trained and mechanisms have been put in place to maintain and sustain the facilities.
Ms. Muntahasan is mother of 7 children and Chair of the Water Committee. Watch her interview to hear how clean water has changed life in her community.
Download Ms. Sisay's story to read about how life has changed in her community of Riqete Village. A personal story outlining the importance and impact of HORCO’s Work.
Ms. Shewaye is one of the beneficiaries of the new water supply in Goro Buchura Village. Download Ms. Shewaye's story.
Clean Water and Sanitation Promote Sustainable Community and Economic Development
The Ethiopian Dinner held on November 1, 2019, was a huge success, thanks to the 250 people who came to celebrate “Clean Water and Sanitation”. Over $17,000 was raised to support our ongoing water and sanitation program in the Gimbichu District of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia.
An interview with Wendy and Fred Norman was the highlight of the evening. In May and June, they completed the 800 km trek of the El Camino de Santiago Trail, and raised >$20,000 for water and sanitation in Ethiopia. Their video can be seen here.
There are several ways by which you can give to support the work of HORCO in improving the quality of life in rural Ethiopia - but no matter which method you choose 100% of all funds donated to the water/sanitation fund go directly to Ethiopia to implement the project. This is made possible by donors who in addition to wanting to support projects, also realize that we will have administrative and fund-raising expenses. The General Fund helps to support these activities, and other Board-approved expenses. We ask that if you donate online, you allow the site you donate through to send us your contact information.
A new way to donate with no processing fees for HOPE H2O! Simply use your personal banking app to send the free e-transfer to givetohopeh2o@gmail.com and your donation will be deposited directly into HOPE H2O's RBC Bank Account. Indicate in the message section whether the donation is for the Water/Sanitation Fund or the General Fund. If this is your first time giving this way, we ask that you send us a separate email (admin@horco.ca) with your Full Name and Address. Without YOUR CONTACT information we cannot issue an official tax receipt.
Donate directly to the Water/Sanitation Fund without processing fees for HOPE H2O. You can use your own credit card to make a PayPal donation. An official tax receipt will be provided by PayPal.
One-time or monthly donations can be made to the General Fund or the Water/Sanitation Fund. CanadaHelps charges at least 3.5% as a processing fee, which HOPE H2O pays as a fund-raising expense. An official tax receipt will be issued by CanadaHelps.
Send a check or money order with your Full Name and Address and your cheque or money order (made out to Hope H2O) should be sent to the address below. Cash donations can also be received at the same address. SPECIFY IF THE DONATION IS FOR THE GENERAL FUND OR THE WATER/SANITATION FUND. Official tax receipts will be issued at the end of the year for the total amount donated for that calendar year.
Hope H2O Office
33 Elvira Cres
London, Ontario
N6E 2N1
Questions? Email admin@horco.ca or phone 519-649-0271
Hope for Rural Children and Orphans (HORCO) is a Registered Corporation of Ontario (#1670425) and a Registered Charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (#82604 0941 RR0001)
HORCO respects your privacy and will not share contact information of our donors. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details.
“Naturally Perfect™ wood protection”
Sansin is a major sponsor of our annual Ethiopian Dinner fund-raiser, “In Celebration of Clean Water”.
Robertson Hall Insurance is an ongoing sponsor of HORCO through support of annual fund-raising efforts.
The folks of ODCF are generous supporters of HORCO’s work with rural communities in Ethiopia throughout the year, and especially during the time of HORCO’s annual fund-raising activity in the fall. ODCF recognizes HORCO as one of its global mission partners.
Wellington Construction Contractors Inc is a generous sponsor of our annual Ethiopian Dinner and an ongoing supporter of our water and sanitation work in Ethiopia.
Our friend Doug at VanderSchaaf Countertops is a generous sponsor of our annual Ethiopian Dinner and an ongoing supporter of our water and sanitation work in Ethiopia.
Our friend Greg is an annual supporter of HORCO’s work in “nurturing hope in rural Ethiopia".
“A community engaging in God’s mission.”
Hillside is an ongoing supporter of HORCO’s work with rural communities through its global missions program and through support of HORCO’s annual fund-raising activity.
An Ethiopian Church in London committed to supporting the work of HORCO in rural communities through donations and partnership in presenting In Celebration of Clean Water, HORCO’s annual Ethiopian Dinner and fund-raiser.
“Water as a Service”
Quench is an ongoing sponsor of HORCO through support of annual fund-raising efforts and work with rural communities.
Ethiopians in London support HORCO through fund-raising efforts, particularly through their contribution of injera and their volunteer support for the annual Ethiopian Dinner.
“Water Confidence”
TrojanUV is a generous sponsor for our annual Ethiopian Dinner fund-raiser and also donates directly to the work with rural villages in Ethiopia.
For more information about nurturing hope in rural Ethiopia, feel free to contact us via the information below:
Dagim Almaw
HORCO Canada
33 Elvira Cr.,
London,Ontario
N6E 2N1
Tel: 519 - 681 - 5319
email: info@horco.ca
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