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Build Relationships. Break Poverty.

“Build Relationships. Break Poverty." is a podcast that challenges the Western perception of international poverty by elevating the voices of local leaders and processing how we can help to alleviate poverty without harming those living in vulnerable communities. We are Children’s HopeChest, and we believe that building two-way relationships will break the cycle of poverty.

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Voices from the Field on CarePoint Graduation

October 09, 2025 • Children's HopeChest

What does it take for a CarePoint to transition from external support to local leadership? In this roundtable conversation, HopeChest brings together Tenbit (Ethiopia), Isaac (Uganda), and Sam (Guatemala) alongside CEO Ken Sparks to share insights from the frontlines of CarePoint graduation.

From building strong community leadership teams to empowering youth through alumni networks, they discuss the challenges, lessons, and successes of preparing communities to sustain their own programs. Hear how cross-cultural learning, revenue-generating initiatives, and intentional discipleship come together to create lasting impact.

Join the conversation and discover how graduation isn’t the end but the beginning of a new chapter for communities, leaders, and the children they serve.

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