Unlocking Hope in
Neighbourhoods &
Nations
Convoy of Hope is a humanitarian aid organisation with a heart for those who are suffering. Whether it’s after a disaster, feeding a hungry child, or helping a parent put food on the table, Convoy of Hope is proud to deliver your kindness to those who need it most.
In Australia …
After serving millions of individuals across the globe, Convoy of Hope opened an operational hub in Australia to greater serve communities throughout the Oceania region.
As a field office, Convoy of Hope Australia responds to natural disasters and launches global programs to help hope return to local communities.
… and around the world.
Since Convoy of Hope was established, humanitarian aid has been delivered to hurting people in more than 130 countries. Convoy currently serves communities by empowering women, feeding kids, and helping farmers yield larger crops. A global network — which includes two regional offices in Europe and Australia — strengthens Convoy’s ability to respond to natural disasters, extreme poverty, and hunger.
Program Countries
Ethiopia
Convoy of Hope has worked in Ethiopia since 2010, beginning with Women’s Empowerment. In 2013, we expanded through partnerships, engaging local public schools to include a lunch program as a way to reach the most malnourished children in their communities. The goal in Ethiopia is to invoke sustainability and empower families to generate income so they can provide long-term care for their children.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Ethiopia here.
Eswatini
In 2021, through partnership, Convoy of Hope began Children’s Feeding programming in Eswatini. The goal of this work is to provide nutritious meals to children and ensure they receive an education that will help them break the generational cycle of poverty.
Kenya
Through partners, Convoy of Hope has been establishing strategic feeding programmes in Kenya since 2007. The same partnerships have given our organisation a highly efficient means of conducting emergency-based feeding programs during the frequent droughts and water crises that strike the country. Communities in the eastern and northern parts of the country are often hit hardest by these dry periods. In addition, Women’s Empowerment and Agriculture programs have enabled us to partner with families on the road toward food security and long-term sustainability.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Kenya here.
South Africa
Convoy of Hope, through partnership, has been feeding children in South Africa since 2013. Children engaged in the feeding program receive meals through local schools and ministries. Convoy of Hope strives to increase the capacity of communities in South Africa, starting with children.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in South Africa here.
South Sudan
In 2021, through partnership, Convoy of Hope implemented Children’s Feeding in South Sudan to mitigate the needs children face. Through this school-based program, children are receiving micro-nutrient enriched meals — supporting them in their education and helping them dream for their futures.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in South Sudan here.
Tanzania
Convoy of Hope started working in Tanzania in 2013 through Children’s Feeding and Women’s Empowerment programs. We also launched Girls’ Empowerment groups in Tanzania, which provide school-aged girls with a safe environment to learn about life skills and other critical topics that will protect, equip, and empower them to become influential leaders in their communities and nation. The Agriculture program in Tanzania was launched in 2014.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Tanzania here.
Togo
Togo is a small country in comparison to some of its West African neighbours. With high poverty rates and ongoing food insecurity — especially among rural households — the pressing need could not be overlooked. In 2019, through partnership, Convoy of Hope began ongoing program activity in the schools through Children’s Feeding, all with the help of partnership. In the months and years ahead, Convoy anticipates growth and increased impact as programming continues to address malnutrition and works to build the capacity of families and communities throughout Togo.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Togo here.
Uganda
Convoy of Hope began working in Uganda in 2017 in response to the refugee crisis from the conflict in South Sudan. The partnership focuses on feeding children between 3 and 8 years old in schools primarily in three settlements. This humanitarian aid provides much-needed nutrition and encourages pre-primary school attendance.
Zimbabwe
Through partnership, Convoy of Hope has implemented both Children’s Feeding and Women’s Empowerment programming in Zimbabwe. Through Children’s Feeding, children are receiving micro-nutrient enriched meals — supporting them in their education and helping them dream for their futures. In addition, Women’s Empowerment is equipping and empowering women to create a bright, sustainable future for themselves and their families.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Zimbabwe here.
Bangladesh
Convoy of Hope launched a Children’s Feeding program in Bangladesh through an exciting new partnership. A year later, Convoy expanded to include Agriculture programming, which addresses long-term food security among families. With approximately one-fourth of the population is under 18 years, Convoy will be investing in the children and families in Bangladesh for years to come.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Bangladesh here.
Nepal
Convoy of Hope began working with key partners in Nepal during our response to the devastating earthquake of 2015. Due to the already overwhelming need within the country and its strategic location in Asia, Convoy of Hope had always planned on expanding work in Nepal as capacity allowed. The weeks and months following the earthquake provided the opportunity to shift our immediate response work to long-term recovery first, through Children’s Feeding. Convoy of Hope’s Women’s Empowerment and Agriculture programs followed shortly after.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Nepal here.
Philippines
Convoy of Hope began operating in the Philippines in 2003 based on strong partnerships that existed on the ground and our numerous responses to disasters in the region. Since the Philippines is a country that experiences frequent natural disasters and hosts a high rate of undernourishment and malnutrition, Convoy of Hope continues to have a presence there today.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in the Philippines here.
Sri Lanka
In response to 2004’s devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, Convoy of Hope responded with food aid and critical relief supplies. In 2018, at the request of a strategic partner, Convoy began working to feed children in Sri Lanka and now feeds more than 1,000 children in key areas around the country. Convoy also supports efforts in education and community development.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Sri Lanka here.
Bosnia-Herzegovina
By way of partnership, Convoy of Hope began WASH and sanitation training in Bosnia in 2019 to mitigate needs in the country. Through training, Convoy is providing access to clean water and sanitation to Middle Eastern refugee families, including single men and unaccompanied minors.
Bulgaria
In 2020, Convoy of Hope began both Agriculture and Women’s Empowerment programming in Bulgaria and has since implemented Children’s Feeding.
France
Harsh living conditions and little to no favour from the government create ongoing challenges for displaced families. Through partnership, Convoy of Hope implemented strategic feeding strategies for refugee families. This allowed us to address this need among the most vulnerable population in France: Middle Eastern and North African refugees.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in France here.
Greece
Through partnership in Greece, Convoy of Hope began providing food for immigrant and refugee children as an ongoing programmatic response to the refugee crisis.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Greece here.
Moldova
Convoy of Hope began implementing program work in Moldova in 2020. In 2021, Convoy made the shift to establish consistent programming in both Agriculture and Women’s Empowerment.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Moldova here.
Spain
Spain has become a gateway for refugees fleeing war and famine in Africa and the Middle East. In 2020, through partnership, Convoy of Hope responded in the midst of a global pandemic and provided much-needed food to vulnerable women and families. This led to the start of Women’s Empowerment programming in Spain. This allowed us to come alongside our partners to offer vocational training to these women. In 2021, we broadened our reach through Children’s Feeding.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Spain here.
United States of America
Convoy of Hope’s very first act of kindness was at a 1994 Community Event in Los Angeles. Since then, Convoy of Hope has served millions of people in the U.S. through disaster response, community engagement, and invaluable partnerships. From its headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, Convoy sends truckloads of food and relief supplies from our World Distribution Center to big cities and small towns alike.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in the U.S. here.
Australia
Convoy of Hope launched an Agriculture program in Australia to mitigate the destruction caused by the 2019-20 bushfires. After responding to this disaster, Convoy equipped students with seedlings to care for and disperse among community members — restoring their gardens and recreation spaces. Australia also serves as a strategic hub for Convoy of Hope’s Pacific disaster responses, such as the 2021 volcanic eruption near Tonga.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Australia here.
El Salvador
Convoy of Hope began working in El Salvador in 1998 after Hurricane Mitch devastated the country. While continuing to aid affected Central American countries in the wake of recurring natural disasters, Convoy of Hope launched the Children’s Feeding initiative in 2007. Convoy of Hope expanded its presence in 2011 to include Women’s Empowerment and Agriculture projects that addressed the underlying causes of childhood malnutrition throughout the country.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in El Salvador here.
Guatemala
Convoy of Hope has a strong history with Guatemala due to our response to natural disasters. Through partnership, Convoy began ongoing program activity within the country in 2019. By establishing Children’s Feeding, Women’s Empowerment, and Agriculture initiatives, Convoy has been able to directly address malnutrition and generational poverty. Convoy of Hope has also helped unravel the roots of food insecurity through empowerment and training programs that focus on long-term sustainability and both economic and family health.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Guatemala here.
Haiti
Convoy of Hope began feeding children in Haiti in 2007. However, Convoy has been active in the country since 2006, when we began partnering with another nonprofit to feed children in local schools. Our work was catapulted to greater heights after the 2010 earthquake and has stayed strong through all of the turbulence Haiti has experienced over the last decade.
Haiti was also the pilot country for Convoy’s Agriculture program. Through this initiative, rural farmers receive training to produce more abundant crops so they can better their lives and the lives of hungry children.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Haiti here.
Honduras
Convoy of Hope has provided humanitarian aid in Honduras since 1998. In 2011, Convoy of Hope began a nation-wide Children’s Feeding program along with 46 other community organizations, schools, and churches. At minimum, Convoy of Hope provides regular, nutritious meals to children who are experiencing food insecurity. Convoy has also expanded programming to include Women’s Empowerment and Agriculture to address long-term sustainability and development.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Honduras here.
Nicaragua
Convoy of Hope began working in Nicaragua in 1998 after Hurricane Mitch devastated the country. While Convoy of Hope continued providing aid in the aftermath of subsequent storms and droughts that occurred, Nicaragua became an official program country in 2006 after we established a strategic feeding program for children. Following that success, Convoy of Hope expanded its presence in the country by starting both Women’s Empowerment and Agriculture programs in 2014.
Read more about Convoy of Hope’s work in Nicaragua here.
Note: Convoy of Hope also serves in several sensitive countries, which are not listed here.