Fact: Thousands of African children are orphaned, homeless and unable to attend school.
Fact: Your help is needed and you have the ability to make a difference.

We are addressing this crisis and you can help. Bridges of Hope is an organization founded by compassionate Americans to bring education & shelter to the children of West Africa. The goal of Bridges of Hope is to build a self-sustaining orphanage, school and eventually, a medical clinic near Bensonville, Liberia that will serve the orphans and the children of local villages, providing food, shelter, clothing, education (K-12) and clean water.

Read the great article in the Rapid City Journal about Bridges of Hope and our upcoming fundraiser.
"In the beginning, I really thought we were doing something unique, but I am no longer surprised to find we are one of many organizations reaching out to Africa," said Schwiesow about Bridges of Hope, a Rapid City-based charitable organization that supports Hope Village, a school and orphanage in West Africa. Today, as Hope Village approaches its fourth birthday, Schwiesow says it is just one of many private efforts - both large and small - to improve life for poor people in Africa. Read More...

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Please join us; every child deserves an education.