Hand of Hope in Niger @tag1>
Population: 17,466,172 - ranks 62nd worldwide
Literacy: 28.7%
Official Language: French, Hausa, Djerma
Religion: Muslim
Geography: Area - 1,186,408 sq. km. Western Africa, southeast of Algeria.
Disaster Relief
2020: Hand of Hope partnered with LINK Niger after flooding in Niamey providing immediate relief with dry food, mosquito nets, bars of soap, sleeping mats and Joyce's books.
Feeding Programs
Hand of Hope serves nearly a half million meals yearly through feeding programs in Niger, through our partnership with Effective Ministries.
Medical/Dental Missions
- 2016: Our volunteers treated 2,640 patients; 339 accepted Christ.
- 2014: Our volunteers treated 2,660 patients; 340 accepted Christ.
Prison Ministry
2017: Our teams visited two prisons; distributed 570 hygiene gift bags with one of Joyce's book.
Television and Radio
Joyce's Enjoying Everyday Life television shows in Hausa and French are available throughout much of the country. The radio show is available in select areas of the country.
Water Relief
Through our clean water relief program, Hand of Hope has provided 17 fresh water wells in Niger.
Additional Support
In the first quarter of 2012, Hand of Hope gave support to the CURE International.