Women's Ministry

Purpose: To authentically share the Gospel by offering practical love to the women we serve, guiding them through a spiritual journey and discipleship, and helping those responsible for their families meet their needs.

"A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling."

(Psalm 68:5)

Egypt

As we ministered to families, we saw the dire need of women, particularly young widows who lost their husbands and sole family provider. Young widows bear an immense financial and emotional burden and are often marginalized in Upper Egyptian communities. Hope4MENA felt the need to minister and help these women and so launched its women’s ministry in 2019.

Income-Generating Projects: Believing in the dignity of women and their intrinsic passion to work and provide for their families, Hope4MENA helps widows begin small income-generating projects to provide for their families. From raising livestock and poultry, to sewing, to managing a small grocery kiosk, women thrive when they feel they are able to live self-sustainable lives.

Support and Discipleship Groups: Believing that ultimate hope is in Jesus Christ alone, we seek to support the women we serve through our support and discipleship groups. These groups are held monthly, allowing the women to express themselves and study the Word of God. We can attest to the difference that these groups have made, and arecontinuing to make, in these women and their families’ lives.

Exceptional Students’ Support: A new highlight of our women’s ministry is offering support to their exceptional high school students. We discovered that some of these women’s high-school-aged children are exceptionally brilliant, yet due to poor schooling and limited funds, are unable to complete their high school education. In 2024, we were able to support 49 brilliant students by assisting in their schooling fees to help get them through high school and into university. We believe that these young men and women are our nation’s next physicians, engineers, teachers, scientists, and more!

Sudanese Refugees in Egypt

Sudanese refugees escaping to Egypt from the horrific war conditions back home were mostly women who took along as many children as they could, often the children of relatives and neighbors!

Key among our efforts among Sudanese refugees in Egypt is our ministry to women through women’s discipleship groups. Launched at the beginning of 2024, the groups have been growing steadily. We currently serve 120 women in four discipleship groups. We meet twice a month, creating a safe space for healing and growth.

South Sudan

While women in South Sudan are hardworking, they lack the means of providing for their families. We come alongside them by providing them with small income-generating projects such as: selling eggs, sewing, raising livestock, selling ice-cream and treats, and selling tea. It is a blessing to see these women thrive as they provide for their families’ basic needs.

Iraq

One of the key initiatives in our Rejin Special Needs Center is our Mothers’ Support Program. Through the Mothers’ Support Program, we aim to provide mothers with psychological and spiritual support and raise their awareness about how to better understand and lovingly care for their children’s specific needs.