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Gogo and Mkhulu’s Visit
Gogo & Mkhulu's Visit (Grandma and Grandpa) By "Whitney" A few weeks ago, 2 very special people visited our girls’ home in eSwatini. They are part of our board of directors, parents of Mary Kate, our Executive Director, and are considered grandparents by our girls. Peg and Steve Martin, or “Gogo and Mkhulu,” as our Read More -
New Growth Partnership Spotlight: Washington County Anti-Trafficking Advocates
oday we are featuring another New Growth Parter - an organization who we absolutely ADORE & who have helped us hit the ground running on our New Growth Expansion Introducing: Washington Co. Anti-Trafficking Advocates! When asked what makes HH a ministry that stands out to them, Wendy shared, “There are just some people in this world that Read More -
Hosea’s Heart Through a Photographer’s Lens
Hosea's Heart Through a Photographer's Lens By Anthony Butz I’ve had many jobs and worn many hats. I’ve been a door-to-door salesman, an assistant manager at a clothing store, and a cemetery groundskeeper, just to name a few. I’m a certified SCUBA diver, a traveler, and I used to help lead ocean kayak tours in Read More -
Culture Day 2024
Culture Day By “Whitney” This year’s Swazi Cultural Day was one to remember. The day wasn’t just filled with traditional clothes, food, and music. It was also the first day of construction on our new girls’ home! Here is a note from one of our recent graduates: “For several years we’ve had culture day events, Read More -
Hosea’s Heart Honored by European Union
On World NGO Day, Hosea's Heart was HONORED to be chosen as 1 of 10 NGOs selected in eSwatini to receive a monetary award from the EU (European Union) in partnership with Yebo Art Gallery This was a celebration of NGOs that are active in the fight against sexual violence against women and children (GBV Read More -
New Growth Partnership Spotlight: Great Lakes Church
This week, we are THRILLED to introduce you to another New Growth Partner, Great Lakes Church in Kenosha, WI When asked what makes Hosea’s Heart stand out as a mission Great Lakes Church is excited to support, they shared, “We love that Hosea’s Heart provides girls with life-skills and resources to succeed– but moreso, we’re Read More -
Hawaiian Chicken in Southern Africa
Hawaiian Chicken in Southern Africa By Anthony Butz When I visit a new place I like to take things back with me. I don’t necessarily mean physical objects. There are plenty of those in America. I mean less concrete things. Things like a fun phrase from a foreign language, a story, or a fresh perspective. Read More -
New Growth Partnership Spotlight: The Love > hate Project
One of the coolest blessings to come from the "Scars: Up From Ashes" tour this summer was lasting partnerships with local organizations who have similar missions, visions, and values... and The Love > hate Project is one of those incredible organizations! Their mission is "ENDing Interpersonal Violence, Promoting Forgiveness, and Presencing Love" When asked what makes Hosea's Read More -
New Growth Partnership Spotlight: O’Herrin Family
Behind the scenes of Hosea's Heart, the past 2 months have been filled with jaw-dropping generosity There have been MANY moments that leave us celebrating, teary-eyed, and speechless... and it's because of people who have excitedly said "YES! We are all in to seeing the "New Growth" expansion become a reality!" So before we share how Read More -
105 Days In Africa
Reflections on my time serving Hosea’s Heart in eSwatini... By Anthony Butz “You should visit! You should visit!” Echo the excited words of a young Swazi woman, who somehow found herself in Watertown, Wisconsin on a cold November morning. I was having lunch with two new friends that I had met just a few days Read More -
2023 Year End Letter
Happy end of 2023! What a year it’s been! Not just because we celebrated our Ten Year Anniversary, but also because of the innumerable wins accomplished in just the past 11 months. In January, we launched the year focusing on 3 themes: family, sustainability, and being set apart. Despite different departments and various job descriptions, Read More -
Weekly Wins!
2020 Weekly Wins! Join us in celebrating our weekly wins on our Facebook page! http://facebook.com/hoseasheart Read More -
2020 Ambassador Trip – Applications Open!
2020 Winter Ambassador Info Packet and Application Every winter, we get excited to invite a group of visitors to Swaziland to join our family for a couple of weeks with our Winter Ambassador program. Earlier this year, we made some really cool changes to the program (read about it here!) extending the reach of Read More -
Would You Send Me Away?
“If you had to send one of us away, like take one of us out of Hosea’s Heart, and you had to pick one of us… who would you pick?” One of my teenagers sprang the question on me and caught me off guard. I think she noticed my frown of confusion because she continued without allowing Read More -
2019 Prayer Guide
Let’s start the new year right by joining together in unified prayer! Follow along with this 2019 Prayer Guide to support the young women of Swaziland. direct download <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start” data-mce-style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;”></span>
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2019 Winter Ambassador Celebrations
The 2019 Hosea’s Heart Ambassadors have returned from eSwatini ready to serve Hosea’s Heart for the year! Ambassadors travel to eSwatini for two weeks during January and then stay involved in Hosea’s Heart for the year, using their strengths to serve in America. If you’re curious how ambassadors serve Hosea’s Heart check out the Ambassador
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Suffering for Freedom
As we rounded the corner, I took in a sharp breath. My chest suddenly felt suffocated like a heavy blanket had been thrown over my face. This time, it wasn’t from the shock of the humidity. For, when I had left Swaziland, it was “winter” but when I arrived in Thailand, I was hit with
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Buying Her Off the Street
If someone would’ve told me that six years after starting Hosea’s Heart, I’d be buying one of my daughters off the street, I would’ve said, “No way. You’re crazy. Count me out! I can’t put my heart through that kind of meat grinder.” Yet, here I am, slumped in confusion and agony, holding nothing but
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Praising after Swazi
Each time I was traveling to Swaziland, everyone would say “you are going to change those girls lives!”…. “The work you are doing is so amazing!”…. “WOW, you are such a good person!”. I know the comments all come from a place of love and support but it has become so evident to me why
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First Impressions
It’s hard to believe this is true, but I have already been living in Manzini for 3 weeks! I keep saying that I am in my Swaziland honeymoon phase because I am loving every second of my time here. January is the height of summer here in the Southern Hemisphere, so it is nice and
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