Ray of Hope Amazon
Ray of Hope Amazon is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 that operates in the philanthropy sector. Based in Colorado Springs, US, and Manaus, Brazil, it conducts mission trips and provides various support services to communities along the Amazon River.
History
Ray of Hope Amazon was founded in 2003 as a nonprofit organization. The organization focuses on philanthropy, particularly in Central and South America. It has established a presence in Colorado Springs, US, and Manaus, Brazil, with additional contact locations in Leawood, Kansas, and Dom Pedro I, Manaus. The organization conducts short-term mission trips to support various social projects and mission work in the Amazon region.
Services
Ray of Hope Amazon provides a range of services aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals in underserved communities. These services include vocational training programs to enhance employment opportunities, medical and dental care for communities in Brazil, and psychological therapy provided by an on-staff psychologist. The organization also offers special needs support, including medical care, wheelchairs, and food bags for families in river communities.
Philanthropic Initiatives
The organization engages in various philanthropic initiatives, including relief work to provide clean water and build wells in river communities. It addresses flooding issues along the Amazon River by feeding the hungry and providing medical attention. Additionally, Ray of Hope Amazon supports the spread of the Christian faith through partnerships with other organizations that perform similar services.
Mission Trips
Ray of Hope Amazon conducts mission trips to indigenous villages along the Amazon and Rio Negro Rivers. These trips typically last between 7 to 15 days and involve collaboration with international partners. The organization aims to support social projects and mission work, as well as provide assistance to pastors and missionaries living in these communities.
Team Size
Ray of Hope Amazon operates as a very small business with a team size of one. This structure allows for focused efforts in its philanthropic initiatives and mission work within the Amazon region.