At just six years old, Shanti’s life was on a path far too common in rural villages of South Asia. After losing his father, his family struggled to survive. The dream of an education seemed impossible, and his future was clouded by the harsh realities faced by orphaned and vulnerable children in his village.

But Shanti’s story did not end with heartbreak—because someone stepped in.

When his grandmother reached out to a local Restoring Hope pastor, everything changed. Shanti was welcomed into the care of his extended family, supported by a local church, and given the opportunity to attend school—something his family could never have provided on their own.

Fast forward to today, and Shanti has graduated from college with a pharmacy degree. He’s working at a pharmacy and dreaming of opening his own, bringing affordable healthcare to his village and lifting up his community.

This is what Restoring Hope is about: Helping children not just survive—but thrive, grow in faith, and become leaders who give back to their communities.

Most of the children we serve are the first in their families to graduate from high school, attend college, and step into meaningful careers—finally breaking free from the cycle of poverty that has gripped their families for generations.

Like Shanti, it’s common for Restoring Hope graduates to return to their rural villages—not just to succeed, but to give back. Many go on to serve as pastors or social workers, bringing lasting change to their communities. Having personally experienced the transforming love of Jesus, they are passionate about helping other children and families discover the same hope.

We are grateful for our Restoring Hope partners who make life transformations like Shanti's possible!