Esperança’s mission is to, “Improve health and provide hope for families in the poorest communities of the world through sustainable disease prevention, education and treatment”. Since 1999, Esperança has been working in the Phoenix Metropolitan area to meet the health needs of low-income and under-served families in our
One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Healing
Your support allows salvaged medical supplies to bring healing to Nicaragua
When you give of your time, talent or treasure, you want to know your generosity is making a difference. Bob and Edith have been financial champions for Esperança since 2007. They wanted to see firsthand how Esperança was
Something to Smile about
How your support transforms the lives of children in rural Nicaragua
If you are a parent, you know that feeling of helplessness when your child is sick. For mothers in rural Nicaragua who are faced with economic struggles and a lack of available medical help, that feeling is compounded
The Adventures of Ray Sachs and Mark Austerlitz
How you and our volunteer surgeons are giving new hope to the people of Peru
Ray Sachs and Mark Austerlitz are not just orthopedic surgeons, bridge players, and fundraisers; they are visionaries!
“Orthopedic missions to the developing world are uncommon because orthopedic equipment is so expensive. Equipping a ream
Esperança and Its Catholic Identity
Esperança and Its Catholic Identity
In the late 1930’s their father died. Mourning him deeply, their mother had a nervous breakdown. She was unable to care for herself let alone her daughter and four young sons. Relatives had no way to take in the children as the Great
The gift of one father to his Family
In the small community of Colón Abajo, nestled within the Department of Jinotega in central Nicaragua, the climate is warm and dry, often referred to as “The Dry Zone.” This harsh environment makes it difficult to grow crops. Locals refer to the dry winter months as “La estación
Join us for our first Medical Supply Drive!
Our first Medical supply drive and recycling event was a huge success!
Bringing Hope to Children and Families in Mozambique
How much is a life worth? I would say, at least $25.
Imagine someone doomed to die – but brought back to life, restored to health, for just $25.
Today, You and I have an opportunity to give them a proper diagnosis, initial treatment, and ongoing care. Every $25
Almost TWO years passed….and then an Esperança volunteer surgical team arrived!
Let me take you to La Concordia, Nicaragua
Water is Life!
Written by: Esperança Board Member, Julie Kurtz, MS, RD, CDE
In Esperança’s Quarterly Newsletter, I read about Maria… a mother who has hope because her family no longer has to worry about drinking and cooking with dirty water. Maria is responsible for all the water her family needs for cooking, cleaning,