Mahini’s* father passed away when she was very young. In South Asian rural villages, this type of tragedy is nearly impossible to overcome. But a local Restoring Hope pastor stepped in to offer help. And as Mahini grew up learning about God’s love and attending a school she'd otherwise not have access to, she embraced the message of servant leadership that all Restoring Hope children are taught.

Now 24 years old, Mahini is at the cusp of her career as she applies to work for a local private company as a software engineer! Below she shares her progress and future dreams in her own words:

"I finished my fourth year project and my final year. I got good marks in my electrical engineer subjects. Now I am waiting for my bachelor graduation degree certificate. And after that, I will join a local private company. I want to share my thoughts and my projects with all of the poor, neglected, and orphaned children (through computer language skills and communicating through software engineering)."

Mahini is one of our very first college graduates, and today she serves as one of two Restoring Hope Alumni Coordinators who are helping keep all those who finish college in community for years to come.

Starting with 80 children in 8 church-based residential homes, we are now serving more than 800 children and families in our network of care. We anticipate hundreds more graduates, baptized in Jesus and ready to serve their communities as doctors, lawyers, school teachers, pastors, and city leaders. It wouldn't be possible without people like you who pray and give generously to make Restoring Hope's work possible.



*Pseudonyms are used to protect the identities of people and areas Restoring Hope serves.