Entries by Pauline

Together at the Farm: Gosheni Pamoja Celebration Is Almost Here

In just a few days, Gosheni Farm will open for a celebration that brings together everything Gate of Hope stands for community, joy, healing, and hope.  We’re inviting you to join us for Gosheni Pamoja: Come and See Community Day, a day for families, friends, and neighbors to connect, play, and experience life at the […]

Follow the Journey: Gate of Hope Is Growing Online

Something new is growing at Gate of Hope… and this time, it’s digital. For years, our work has been rooted in quiet spaces: in healing circles, farm rows, church basements, and community rooms. We’ve been planting seeds of hope, rebuilding lives after trauma, and walking alongside our communities. Now, we’re inviting you to see it. […]

Introducing the Himbaza Initiative: A Joyful New Chapter at Gate of Hope

There’s a saying: “It takes a village to raise a child”.But what happens when the village is scattered across cultures, languages, and trauma? For months now, we’ve been prayerfully, and quietly preparing for something big. And now, it’s official: Gate of Hope Ministries International is launching a new initiative called Himbaza, and it’s one of […]

From Pain to Purpose: How One Refugee Mom Found Healing at Gosheni Farm

When she first arrived in Louisville in 2019, just before the pandemic, she had nearly given up hope. A refugee mother with a severely injured left arm, she had endured multiple surgeries and painful physical therapy sessions, none of which seemed to help. The pain was unbearable, language barriers made communication difficult, and transportation challenges often […]

A Journey to Stability

*For privacy and security reasons, I have changed the name in this story. At Gate of Hope, we often meet women who are facing overwhelming challenges, women who simply need a hand to steady themselves as they step into a new chapter of life. Zawadi is one of those women. When Zawadi first came to […]

Lessons in Faith: Trusting God’s Provision

The year 2025 started with a powerful reminder that God is in control of everything, including the weather. Here in Louisville, we experienced a snowfall unlike any seen in many years. The beauty of the snow-covered streets brought joy to many, but for me, this winter also came with an unexpected challenge that tested my […]

A New Chapter for Gate of Hope’s Clothes Closet

Over a decade ago, Gate of Hope launched a clothes closet with a simple but powerful mission: to provide clothing and support to refugees and others in need in our community. For over ten years, this initiative has helped families facing difficult times, ensuring children have warm clothes and adults have appropriate attire for work […]

Reflecting on 2024 and Embracing New Goals for 2025

As the year drew to a close, the Gate of Hope team gathered to reflect on our journey throughout 2024 and to chart a course for the exciting possibilities that lie ahead in 2025. It was a time of gratitude, celebration, and vision-setting—an opportunity to pause and recognize the incredible ways in which our mission […]