Hand of Hope in Italy @tag1>
Population: 61,680,122 - ranks 23rd worldwide
Literacy: 98%
Official Language: Italian
Religion: Freedom of religion
Geography: Area - 301,000 sq. km. A long, mountainous peninsula. Also contains two large islands: Sardinia and Sicily.
Book Translation
Four of Joyce’s books have been translated into Italian; 83,000 have been distributed through outreaches.
Disaster Relief
- 2016: Hand of Hope partnered with Italy for Christ provided immediate relief after a 6.2 earthquake.
- 2015: Hand of Hope partnered with Italy for Christ to provide relief to those in need after flooding in Sicily. Distributions of food, clothing, and appliances was provided to almost 75 families, as well as diapers, shoes and sweaters for children. Vaccinations for the children were also provided.
Foreign Office
Joyce Meyer Ministries has a field office that services Italy.
Prisons Ministry
- 2014: The prison team distributed 60 hygiene gift bags including a book by Joyce.
- 2013: The prison team distributed 430 gift bags with hygiene items and a Joyce book were distributed to inmates in three prisons.
Television and Radio
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life television shows are available in Italian in select areas of the country.