About Us

Why We Exist

ChildHope Network (CHN) is motivated by our belief that all children are created in God’s image and thus valued by their Creator and deserving of dignity and respect. We believe that quality education is essential for all children to reach their potential, especially at-risk children and children living in extreme poverty.

ChildHope Network is committed to life transformation through a holistic approach to physical, emotional, social, educational and spiritual care. We recognize the value of grass-roots initiative where compassion programs rise out of the local context rather than being imposed from outside influence. Additionally, we affirm that a faith-based approach is the most effective vehicle for transforming the lives of at-risk children, families and communities.

Where We Work

ChildHope Network partners with schools in one of the largest integrated networks of schools in Latin America and the Caribbean. Established in 1963 in El Salvador, the network has grown to over 300 schools serving over 100,000 children in 20 nations.

Board of Directors

  • CHAIR

    Retired University and Seminary President
    Oregon City, OR

    Byron has served in various capacities with ChildHope since the 1980’s.

  • VICE CHAIR

    President, ChildHope
    San Jose, Costa Rica

    Mary has served ChildHope for nearly four decades. She founded ChildHope in Venezuela and now leads ChildHope from her base in Costa Rica.

  • TREASURER

    Springfield, MO

    A former president of ChildHope, he currently serves as Vice President, helping strengthen its mission of bringing hope and opportunity to children throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

  • SECRETARY

    Coordinator, ChildHope Panama
    Panama City, Panama

    In addition to her leadership of ChildHope in Panama, Tara leads an initiative called El Refugio in Panama that serves at risk adolescents.

  • Jones Day Law
    Irvine, CA

    Darren is an attorney and Partner at the global law firm Jones Day, where he serves as Head of Litigation for the Irvine office and leads the firm’s California class action practice.

  • Danville, CA

    Mark engages in business initiatives in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. His family have been involved with the educational efforts of ChildHope since its inception providing resources for multiples schools in Central America.

  • Co-founder, ChildHope

    Laguna Niguel, CA

    Doug led the international expansion of Latin America Childcare (now ChildHope). Beginning in Belize in the late 1970’s, he catalyzed the development of this initiative to reach its current presence in twenty countries .

  • LEGACY MEMBER

    Retired Coordinator, ChildHope Chile
    La Quinta, CA

    Mike served many years in the Southern Cone of the South American continent. He was the founder of ChildHope in the country of Chile.

  • President/Director, Agape Hope
    Woodinville, WA

    Steve has served ChildHope in both Panama and Costa Rica. He was the International Coordinator of Childhope before assuming his current role with Agape Hope.

  • Cochabamba, Bolivia

    Michael has served as a missionary for more than 12 years, ministering in both Costa Rica and Bolivia alongside his wife, Polly. Michael also serves as ChildHope Vice President of Field Leadership and Partnerships.

  • Alexandria, VA

    Joe has served as a missionary to South American, and as seminary dean and university president. He currently serves as VP for Government Relations for National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference.

  • Fitzgerald Law

    East Longmeadow, MA

    Brad brings more than 47 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney in New England. He has also led 20 ChildHope construction project teams building schools throughout Latin America.

  • EX OFFICIO

    Springfield, MO

    David oversees the work of all cross-cultural workers for the Assemblies of God throughout Latin America and the Caribbean