Hand of Hope in Puerto Rico

Population: 3,620,897 - ranks 129th worldwide 
Literacy: 94% 
Official Language: Spanish and English 
Religion: Freedom of religion
Geography: Area - 9,104 sq. km. Greater Antilles, between Dominican Republic and the Virgin Islands. 

Book Translation

Thousands of Joyce's books in Spanish have been sent into the country for outreaches.

Disaster Relief

• 2020:  Hand of Hope partnered with Tommy Miranda Ministries when an earthquake hit the island providing food, water, diapers, blankets and meals to those affected. 
• 2017:  Hand of Hope quickly responded when the island nation was hit with Hurricane Maria, with food, water and emergency provisions.  We also provided solar panels which enabled operation of existing wells to provide clean drinking water in two communities.  

Medical/Dental

• 2021: Hand of Hope volunteers treated 654 patients; 18 people accepted Christ.  

Prison Ministry

• 2019: Prison teams visited 23 prisons; distributed 7,252 hygiene bags which included one of Joyce's books; 1,723 accepted Christ.
• 2008: Prison teams visited 47 prisons, distributing over 16,660 hygiene bags and one of Joyce’s books; more than 4,000 accepted Christ.

Television and Radio

Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life television show is available in Spanish in select areas across the country and was previously aired on radio.