About Us
Give Hope was first established in Zambia, in 2005 by Martin Zuch. In 2007, the charity organization was registered in the U.K. as Give Hope Trust. After Martin met Tilahun while they were both doing their Msc in Newcastle, they decided to expand the reach of the organisation to Ethiopia, which was then registered as Give Hope Ethiopia. As of July 1st, 2018, the organisation is registered in the United States as Give Hope Africa to mobilise resources towards child-focused projects in Ethiopia and Zambia.
Our vision is to see all children grow and live up to their full potential.
We are committed to providing effective leadership in our work and ensuring that Give Hope remains accountable and transparent to both its donors/sponsors and the children and communities we serve. We are also committed to ensuring that every penny is invested towards promoting the wellbeing of the children and communities served.
2005
Martin Zuch established the first school in Kamafwessa, Zambia, where the nearest school was previously 9 km away—making education nearly inaccessible for young children. That same year, the organization was registered in Zambia as Luyando, meaning ‘Father’s Love.’
2007
Registered in the UK as Luyando
2009
Martin and Tilahun first connected while studying in Newcastle. Driven by a shared vision, they rebranded the organization as Give Hope Trust and co-founded Give Hope Ethiopia, extending its impact beyond Zambia.
2018
Give Hope Africa was registered in the USA to support impactful projects in Ethiopia and Zambia. What began with a small group of board members has grown into a thriving organization powered by more than 20 committed volunteers.
2011
On it’s first launching and local sponsorship event at the Hilton Hotel in Ethiopia, Give Hope Ethiopia secured its first 44 local sponsors and attracted numerous volunteers.
