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S5 Ep 23Season 5, Episode 23: Meet Angela and Enock, Givers of HOPE and Light at a School in Kenya

Come hear Angela and Enock's heart for the people of Kipsongo, the local slum in Kitale, Kenya. Angela, Enock and their team are bringing HOPE to the students at City of Light School, their families and their community.

Jul 21, 202521 min

S5 Ep 22Season 5, Episode 22: There's a Hole in the Hope 2 Others Bucket!!

Meet Joseph, the young man who drilled the first hole for the first Hope 2 Others filter! Be filled with joy as we hear the Stories of HOPE that he has witnessed over the past three years in the lives of his community members, who now have clean water.

Jul 14, 202522 min

S5 Ep 21Season 5, Episode 21: HOPE for All: Abandoned Babies, Former Street Children, Rural Villages

Join us as we catch-up with Bishop Ben Tanguli, our Partner in Kitale, Kenya, to learn about the impact education is making in the lives of abandoned babies and former street children. Hear about how having porridge and lunch is giving HOPE to students and teachers at St. Michael's, a rural school that serves over 100 students.

Jul 8, 202520 min

S5 Ep 20Season 5, Episode 20: Uganda Part 2 - Come See the HOPE at Uganda Family Spirit

Meet Isaac and Susan Rufunda, coounders of Uganda Family Spirit, who provide love, HOPE and encouragement to 252 students ranging in age from 3-20. Learn how your donations are bringing HOPE through daily meals and teacher salaries.

Jul 8, 202522 min

S5 Ep 19Season 5, Episode 19: Uganda - Meet Patrick with RADOS

Join us in Entebbe, Uganda as we share the incredible story of Patrick, a former street boy who now leads a safe-home full of HOPE for 32 children in Mbarara, Uganda.

Jun 23, 202516 min

S5 Ep 18Season 5, Episode 18: Interns, Part II

We love summer teams and interns! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they chat with Josue Padilla (e=h graduate turned summer intern) and Dianny Almeida about their experience in intern training and the impact of the work we do together.

Jun 18, 202520 min

S5 Ep 17Season 5, Episode 17: Interns

Summer is here! And that means teams and interns! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they chat with Estéban Bermúdez and Anita María Taco about their experience in intern training and the impact of the work we do together.

Jun 9, 202520 min

S5 Ep 16Season 5, Episode 16: Doris Estevez and Second Chances, Part II

What is the model of community development that Second Chances uses, and what is e=h's role in it? Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue the conversation with Doris Estevez about the impact of the work we do together.

Jun 2, 202529 min

S5 Ep 15Season 5, Episode 15: Doris Estevez and Second Chances

We are so grateful for our partnership with Second Chances! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Doris Estevez and hear a bit of her story, and her calling to the work and ministry of Second Chances!

May 26, 202528 min

S5 Ep 14Season 5, Episode 14: Marypaz Hurtado

Meet our newest team member, Marypaz! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Marypaz from Costa Rica, our new Office Assistant and Program Coordinator.

May 19, 202521 min

S5 Ep 13Season 5, Episode 13: One School. One Hope. Update with St. Martin's Episcopal School

Join Celeste Bundy, e=h Executive Director, Joyce Pipkin, Partnership Coordinator for Les Cayes/Cavaillon, and friends from St. Martin's Episcopal School in New Orleans, LA, to learn about their partnership to give HOPE through art to our students in Cavaillon.

May 12, 202522 min

S5 Ep 12Season 5, Episode 12: 2025 First Quarter Update

There is a lot going on this spring in the e=h world! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they take a look at what has happened this first quarter of the year and what is to come.

May 5, 202522 min

S5 Ep 11Season 5, Episode 11: Everett Key

We love interns! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Everett Key, a intern who was with us for six weeks, and hear about all he did and how his time in Ecuador has shaped him.

May 1, 202518 min

S5 Ep 10Season 5, Episode 10: Sewanee 2025

Sewanee is back in Ecuador! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Sewanee students Samuel McMurry, Dante Studenko Chamorro, and Cedar Bettis about their time in Ecuador and what they learned while serving over their Spring Break.

Apr 25, 202523 min

S5 Ep 9Season 5, Episode 9: 15th Anniversary Celebration

e=h turned 15 years old!! Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, and e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as they share all that happened at the 15th anniversary celebration!

Apr 14, 202525 min

S5 Ep 8Season 5, Episode 8: Africa Update, Part II

Let's keep talking about how the programs are going in Uganda and Kenya! Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, African finance manager, Boaz Mugyenyi, and e=h cofounders, Cameron Vivanco and Chip Smith, as they share all that has happened in these two countries!

Apr 7, 202521 min

S5 Ep 7Season 5, Episode 7: The Goat Project

Let's talk about how the programs are going in Uganda and Kenya! Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, African finance manager, Boaz Mugyenyi, and e=h cofounders, Cameron Vivanco and Chip Smith, as they share all that has happened in these two countries and especially the Goat Program!

Mar 31, 202520 min

S5 Ep 6Season 5, Episode 6: World Water Day with Chip and Celeste

Access to water is a human right. Yet, 2.2 billion live without safely managed drinking water services, with devastating impacts for their lives and wider society. Join us as we learn ways we can reduce water consumption and provide HOPE through clean water as a way to celebrate World Water Day, which is Saturday, March 22nd, 2025.

Mar 17, 202526 min

S5 Ep 5Season 5, Episode 5: Cameron and Celeste (Haiti/Costa Rica)

How are the programs going in Haiti and Costa Rica? Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, and e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, as they share all that has happened in these two countries and the 5 programs in the e=h world.

Mar 17, 202523 min

S5 Ep 4Season 5, Episode 4: What Can You Do to Change the World?

Join Chip Smith, e=h cofounder, and Celeste Bundy, Executive Director, as they chat about all that you are a part of through Education Equals Hope around the world.

Jan 27, 202544 min

S5 Ep 3Season 5, Episode 3: The New Hopecast

A new vision! Cameron and Jorge Luis share how the Hopecast will be expanded this season with more international updates, how you can change the world, and more!

Jan 20, 202526 min

S5 Ep 2Season 5, Episode 2: Updates Galore, Part II

Part two of the update for Spring and Summer 2024 update! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they share all that has happened in the e=h world.

Jan 13, 202517 min

S5 Ep 1Season 5, Episode 1: Welcome back, the launch of Season 5!

And....we're back! Cameron and Jorge Luis are back with Season 5, and an update for Spring and Summer 2024.

Jan 7, 202518 min

S4 Ep 25Season 4, Episode 25: Moses Vincent III & Kamilla Haidaienko

Sewanee Spring Break Outreach was back for their 19th year! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview two two first time participants, Moses Vincent III and Kamilla Haidaienko, about the Spring Break Outreach with e=h.

Apr 1, 202424 min

S4 Ep 24Season 4, Episode 24: Sewanee: Professor Chris Silver

Sewanee Spring Break Outreach was back for their 19th year! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview professor of religious psychology, Dr. Chris Silver.

Mar 25, 202424 min

S4 Ep 23Season 4, Episode 23: Sewanee: Fernando Totti Rodriguez

Sewanee Spring Break Outreach was back for their 19th year! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Student Team Leader Fernando Totti. He discusses his experience in Ecuador in 2023, what he put into practice over this last year, and his time here in 2024.

Mar 20, 202420 min

S4 Ep 22Season 4, Episode 22: Henri Richards

Checking out e=h and the inner workings of an international NGO. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview high school student Henri Richards as he reflects on his "Winterim" intern experience.

Mar 14, 202417 min

S4 Ep 21Season 4, Episode 21: Robbie Watson

Community development has much to do with power and empowerment. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Robbie Watson (whom you may remember from season 2) as we continue the conversation about healthy community development.

Mar 5, 202423 min

S4 Ep 20Season 4, Episode 20: Derek and Kristin Holder

The gift of a Vision Team continues! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview EW Process/Lord and Company employee Derek Holder and his wife Kristin. Hear the perspective of long time supporters (through EW Process) but new-to-Ecuador team members as they look at the differences and similarities between ministry sites.

Feb 26, 202422 min

S4 Ep 19Season 4, Episode 19: Cole Martin & Micro-Finance

Micro-finance and micro-savings programs are two more ways that we can support those in desperate and difficult situations. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Cole Martin and hear about his passion for seeing communities transformed through micro-finance.

Feb 19, 202422 min

S4 Ep 18Season 4, Episode 18: Vision Team Feb 2024: Danny Peck and Jon Tschanz

The gift of a vision team and long term partnership. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Methodist youth pastor Danny Peck, and Methodist pastor Jon Tschanz. Hear what this vision team did and the impact on them plus what they saw in the communities.

Feb 12, 202420 min

S4 Ep 17Season 4, Episode 17: Julie Pease and Health Initiatives

How does health tie into education? What can we do to support our e=h students in a wholistic way? Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Julie Pease, RN, and hear how e=h and health initiatives are working together.

Feb 5, 202421 min

S4 Ep 16Season 4, Episode 16: Ministry Development Process and a Candid Conversation About Ecuador

How do we start new ministry sites? How can we do it well while walking in relationship, especially now in this interesting time as Ecuador faces new challenges? Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they explore these topics.

Jan 29, 202422 min

S4 Ep 15Season 4, Episode 15: Caroline in Africa, Part II

e=h has the privilege of supporting students in seven countries, and our own Caroline Allen had the chance to visit three of those countries in October 2023! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, to hear about the second part of Caroline's time in Africa.

Jan 22, 202429 min

S4 Ep 14Season 4, Episode 14: Caroline in Africa

e=h has the privilege of supporting students in seven countries, and our own Caroline Allen had the chance to visit three of those countries in October 2023! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as Caroline shares about the e=h sites in Kenya.

Jan 15, 202423 min

S4 Ep 13Season 4, Episode 13: Rocio Martinez, Part II

Today is part two of our interview with e=h financial administrator, Rocio Martinez! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as Rocio shares more about the inner workings of how scholarships are distributed and accounted for, as well as her pastoral care for the scholarship coordinators at each site.

Jan 8, 202425 min

S4 Ep 12Season 4, Episode 12: 2023 Top Ten

Another year is in the books! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they recount the many events that have taken place in the e=h world over the last 12 months.

Jan 1, 202423 min

S4 Ep 11Season 4, Episode 11: Rocio Martinez, Part of the e=h Team

Merry Christmas everyone! Today we get to be with e=h financial administrator, Rocio Martinez! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Rocio and hear the inner workings of how scholarships are distributed and accounted for, as well as her pastoral care for the coordinators.

Dec 25, 202320 min

S4 Ep 10Season 4, Episode 10: Brenda Martinez, Part II

Brenda Martinez, who we last saw in Episode 10 of the second season, is back! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue their conversation with Brenda, and hear about her fulfillment of the final requirement for her nursing degree: a year of service and medical care in a rural setting.

Dec 18, 202320 min

S4 Ep 9Season 4, Episode 9: Brenda Martinez

Brenda Martinez, who we last saw in Episode 10 of the second season, is back! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they catch up with Brenda, and hear about her fulfillment of the final requirement for her nursing degree: a year of service and medical care in a rural setting.

Dec 11, 202325 min

S4 Ep 8Season 4, Episode 8: Thankful

Being thankful is not just for one day! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they recount the many ways they are thankful, with a deeper look into what has happened in the e=h world this fall.

Dec 4, 202324 min

S4 Ep 7Season 4, Episode 7: Luis C. Part IV

Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they finish their interview with Luis C, one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.

Nov 27, 202318 min

S4 Ep 6Season 4, Episode 6: Rusty Bland and KeHE

(Don't worry, part 4 of Luis's story is coming). A big welcome to Rusty Bland, the Executive Vice President for People Engagement & Serving for KeHE. Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, as she chats with Rusty about why he has come to work with e=h three times in one year, and about his hopes and dreams for KeHE and e=h.

Nov 20, 202321 min

S4 Ep 5Season 4, Episode 5: Luis C. Part III

Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue their interview with Luis C, one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.

Nov 13, 202322 min

S4 Ep 4Season 4, Episode 4: Luis C. Part II

Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they continue their interview with Luis C, one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.

Nov 6, 202325 min

S4 Ep 3Season 4, Episode 3: Luis C. Part I

Meet Luis from Second Chances/Casa Gabriel! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they interview Luis C., one of the e=h graduates from Casa Gabriel.

Oct 30, 202322 min

S4 Ep 2Season 4, Episode 2: Quarterly Update, Part II

Part 2 of the third quarter update! Join Cameron Vivanco, e=h cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they share all that happened in the e=h world in July, August, and September 2023.

Oct 23, 202323 min

S4 Ep 1Season 4, Episode 1: Welcome Back + the Launch of Season 4!

And....we're back! Cameron and Jorge Luis are back with Season 4, and the quarterly update for July, Aug, and Sep 2023.

Oct 17, 202319 min

S3 Ep 37Season 3, Episode 37: Quarterly Update & Signing Off for the Season

It is hard to believe that we are at the Season 3 wrap-up! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they share the quarterly update for April, May, and June, and then sign off for the season!

Jul 3, 202325 min

S3 Ep 36Season 3, Episode 36: Summer Teams - The Cross Team

The second short-term mission team of the summer was a combination from the Chapel of the Cross, in Chapel Hill, NC, and Holy Cross, in Simpsonville, SC! Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview three members of the team: Anne Smith, Lara Reller and Katherine Greene, and explore what surprised them and why they keep coming back to Ecuador to serve.

Jun 26, 202325 min