Sarajevo Refugee Center
The expressed needs from the diverse demographics of displaced people we have encountered in Sarajevo can be summarized in two broad categories: a safe place to be seen and a community in which to belong. Additionally, some displaced people express a desire to connect with other Jesus-followers, which can be difficult given the distance of the local church from the government reception centers and the varied religious beliefs surrounding them.
The Opportunity
Prayers for Hope Community guests and the staff are always greatly appreciated. Additionally, financial partners to meet operational costs and special programs are a blessing to the giver and receiver as we work to bring The Church to those we serve.
The Goal
At Hope Community we desire to meaningfully engage with displaced populations in a way that will impact the person and their journey. Through personal relationships and programs offered, we look forward to impacting everyone involved: guests, volunteers, and staff. We seek enriched communication skills, a fuller understanding of Jesus Christ, enriched self-confidence and dignity, new friendships, and a place of belonging for everyone involved with Hope Community.
The Strategy
Hope Community offers displaced people a safe, welcoming space where they can enjoy warmth in the winter, refreshment in the summer, coffee, tea, snacks, games, learning opportunities, spiritual support, and friendship. Through programs designed to meet practical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs, we offer weekly community meals and worship times, and other programming.
Progress
We opened Hope Community in the spring of 2024. Since then, we've welcomed guests from more than 30 different countries, speaking more than 14 different languages — as geographically diverse as Cuba to Bangladesh. Every week our international staff offers cups of tea and coffee, snacks, meals, and programs to guests as we work to meet needs and develop relationships that lead to restored hope.
Other Projects
Bibles for Refugees
Refugees want Bibles. We're here to help.
Dzaleka Ebenezer Academy
Building a Refugee School
Dzaleka Primary School Scholarships
We're giving children who have lost so much the opportunity to grow, learn, and dream.
Dzaleka Refugee Medical Assistance
Helping people survive by providing needed medications
Dzaleka Vocational Training
Ft Morgan Housing Initiative
Jonathan House
Kakuma Emergency Assistance
Helping people survive hunger
Kakuma Refugee Scholarships
We're sponsoring refugee girls through high school.
Kakuma Refugee Youth Camp
We are investing in the lives of refugee youth.
Kakuma Strategic Worker
We are supporting a full-time worker developing ministries among refugee children.
Refugee Church Buildings
We are providing building materials for refugee churches.