The Heart Behind Hope in Her Hands
About
The story of Hope in Her Hands began more than twenty years ago.
Back then, it was just an idea — that women are stronger together. I didn’t have a name for it yet, but I could feel it — this deep pull to create space for women to be seen, supported, and reminded of their worth. Over the years, that vision showed up in different forms — conversations, weekend gatherings, personal healing, and a lot of trial and error.
In time, I learned that empowerment isn’t about perfection or big leaps — it’s about connection. It’s about helping women see that they already have what they need inside them and simply need the tools, the support, and a reminder that they’re not alone.
In 2023, I traveled to Kenya and Tanzania, where I met women whose strength and joy left a lasting impression. Even with limited resources, their resilience and sense of community redefined what empowerment meant to me.
Later, in Guatemala, that vision took root even deeper. I saw the same spirit again — women building hope and opportunity through creativity and connection. It reminded me that empowerment isn’t defined by geography or culture, but our shared desire to belong, to grow, and to feel capable.
Hope in Her Hands is the result of two decades of lessons, experiences, and a lifelong belief that empowerment grows through shared humanity. Today, our work connects women across borders — offering opportunities for education, skill-building, and emotional growth that foster confidence, community, and independence.
Mission
To create opportunities for women to build confidence, community, and independence — through creativity, education, and shared experiences.
Vision
A world where every woman feels seen, capable, and connected — no matter where she lives.
Meet the Founder
Sarah, Founder of Hope in Her Hands — overlooking Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.
Hi, I’m Sarah — and my purpose is to help women reconnect with their worth, their voice, and their confidence.
More than a decade ago, I found an old diary I’d written at eleven years old. The pages were filled with sadness and confusion, and I realized that those same feelings — loneliness, self-doubt, and the need to be “enough” — were still shaping my life as an adult.
I had done everything society expected of me — earned the degrees, built a career, got married, and created a family — yet deep down, I still felt disconnected.
After my divorce, I searched for healing in every direction — books, conferences, therapy, even medication. I discovered that healing doesn't come from doing more — it comes from honesty, compassion, boundaries, and community.
That understanding became the heart of Hope in Her Hands. My journey taught me that when women have a safe place to be seen and share their stories, change happens — not through fixing, but by remembering who we already are.
My story is just one thread in a much larger tapestry — one where women support women, lift each other up, and remember what’s been within us all along: hope.