Our Mission:
To instill hope through education in the lives of children affected by HIV/AIDS, by providing school tuition, school supplies, paying for teachers’ salaries and building schools.
A Place of Hope strives to create a positive environment where children realize their ambitions, armed with confidence, knowledge and a desire to create a better world. Read more about us >>
We are a non profit, public, tax exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Current News & Announcements:
- February 13, 2012, over 800 students at Blythe Elementary School participated in No Backpack Day, raising awareness of the plight of 3rd World children who walk miles to school carrying their books in their hands. View the video: Kids Helping Kids.
- Abong Fankam was interviewed by WCNC recently, highlighting the work of A Place of Hope in Cameroon. See the interview here.
- Co-Founder Abong Fankam received the 2012 Pride Global Outreach Award. Read about it here. Visit our Gallery to see pictures from the event.
- Read about the recent success of one of our sponsored children, Samiratou, on the Kids Helping Kids page.
- CEO and Co-Founder Abong Fankam was featured in the third issue of "Who is Who in Black Charlotte" magazine.
