Hand of Hope in Vanuatu @tag1>
Population: 266,937 - ranks 183rd worldwide
Literacy: 74%
Official Language: Bislma (Pidgin English)
Religion: Freedom of religion
Geography: Area - 12,189 sq. km. Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about three-quarters of the way from Hawaii to Australia.
Disaster Relief
2015: After Cyclone Pam hit the island of Efate, Hand of Hope, partnering with Convoy of Hope provided emergency relief by providing 80,000 pounds of food water and supplies.
Partnership
With the help of our partner, Apostolic Life Ministries, Hand of Hope distributed clothing, school supplies. and sports equipment to disadvantaged children .
Prison Ministry
2011: Our prison team visited 4 prisons; distributing 274 hygiene gift bags and one of Joyce's books
Television and Radio
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life television show is available in select areas of the country.