While attendees to HOPE worldwide's Global Summit raised their hands as former Philadelphia mayor and founder of AMACHI* Rev. Dr. W. Wilson Goode called each person to stand firm and be active in serving the less fortunate, Randy Jordan, HOPE worldwide CEO, speaks about the impact of HOPE worldwide on the needs of the poor around the world. Hearts stirred and tears fell as their stories, speeches and statistics reminded us of the great need to serve the poor.

This year's topics include:

• How HOPE worldwide is Chainging Lives

• Standing Together to Change Lives: Volunteerism

• Needed Changes in Our World: Partnerships

• An Evolving Partnership in Changing Times: Churches

• Being the Change

• Pastors in Disaster Part 2

• Leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility: Theory and Practice

• Values-Based Program Development

• We Volunteer: Opportunities to Serve

• Using Professional Skills in Service

• Seasons of Service

• Country Program Focus on Africa and Central/South America programs

There is so much to learn and so much to do! Please help us reach the poor and continue to be a safety net to so many who are in desperate need around the world!

Visit us at www.hopeww.org to learn more about all of HOPE worldwide's programs and see how you can be a part of global change to bring hope to some of the world's most needy.

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