November 2026 prayer update

“Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalm 107:8-9

As we look across the HOPE International network, we see examples of God’s faithful provision and goodness every day. This month, join us in praising Him for helping families around the world flourish as they grow businesses, weather emergencies with built-up savings, and invest in the dreams of their children!

Week 1

Praise God for the four new loan officers who joined ROMCOM, HOPE’s partner in Romania! Pray that God would give them wisdom as they learn their new roles, build relationships with entrepreneurs, and serve existing clients well.

Pray for families across South Asia* who continue to grieve the loss of loved ones, homes, and livelihoods as severe flooding continues to hit the region. Ask God to work through local churches to help meet their practical needs, and pray that the Holy Spirit would comfort those who mourn.

*Location withheld for security

Praise God for entrepreneurs like Joseph in Tanzania! After joining a savings group at a local church, Joseph used a small loan from the group to launch a motorcycle taxi business. He now earns 13 times more than he used to and is opening doors for young men in his community who need jobs.

Week 2

Praise God that Esperanza, HOPE’s microfinance institution in the Dominican Republic, recently exceeded its 2026 operational self-sufficiency (OSS) goal! This milestone—which measures Esperanza’s ability to cover its own operating expenses from clients repaying their loans—means Esperanza can serve even more families into the future.

Join us in praying for families across the HOPE network who face challenges putting food on the table. Pray that God would provide for their daily needs and open doors for them to earn enough to feed their families. Ask God to also provide the right weather conditions for farmers who are facing droughts or heavy rains in countries like Uganda and Tanzania.

Praise God for our Investing in Dreams events across the U.S. that took place throughout the fall. We thank God for the meaningful connections that we made with new and old friends of HOPE, and praise Him for the generosity that will help families around the world break the cycle of poverty.

Week 3

Praise God for farmers in Burundi who are growing closer to Him through agriculture training from Turame Community Finance, HOPE’s microfinance institution in Burundi! In a recent survey, 97% of farmers we listened to said they learned something new about how God encourages them to do good farming, and 96% of those surveyed also said that they are now doing more to care for their land.

As the war with Russia carries on, please pray for strength, protection, and the peace of Christ for the HOPE Ukraine team and the men and women they serve. Pray that God would bring a just end to the conflict and peace to the entire nation of Ukraine.

Praise God that HOPE Tanzania has welcomed 60 new local churches into the HOPE network so far this year by training them to form savings groups! Its outreach to boda boda (“motorcycle taxi”) drivers has also grown, from five to 20 churches who now have savings groups for these men who are often stigmatized in their communities. Now, drivers are providing for their families, attending Bible studies, and even stepping into church leadership roles.

Week 4

Praise God that Diaconía, HOPE’s microfinance partner in Paraguay, recently launched a new core banking system! Clients can now complete loan transactions digitally, and loan officers can process applications in the field instead of relying on paper forms. Pray that this technology would help Diaconía serve more entrepreneurs across Paraguay.

Pray for communities in East Africa that continue to face an Ebola outbreak. Praise God for the decrease in cases in Uganda, where HOPE has several partners, and ask Him to protect communities experiencing their first outbreak in Kenya, where the HOPE network also serves.

Praise God for the generosity of our HOPE Global Investments (HGI) investors, including 18 who joined this year! HGI gives friends of HOPE (who are accredited investors) a way to invest directly in microfinance institutions in the HOPE network. Pray that God would use these investments to help equip more entrepreneurs to provide for their families and transform their communities.

Week 5

Pray for hardworking mothers across the HOPE network like Ate Tina (Ate meaning “older sister”) in the Philippines. After years of working in a harsh factory environment, Ate Tina used a series of business loans from the Center for Community Transformation (CCT), HOPE’s partner in the Philippines, to open her own clothing business. Today, she employs around 70 people!

Praise God for the ways He is helping women escape poverty through Esperanza, HOPE’s microfinance institution in the Dominican Republic! Women now make up 3 in 4 of Esperanza’s clients and receive business loans, training, and discipleship to help them overcome social and cultural barriers to escaping poverty.

Each month, we send out a list of prayer requests from around the world to a group of dedicated supporters who partner with us through faithful prayer. Will you join us?