Three girls running around energetically, two boys intently playing some
kind of checkers/pool combination and one focused on building a Lego
mansion complete with swimming pool and dog house. This was the site
that met Molly and I as we walked into “House of hope“.

These seven children have been given a hope unusual to the society in
which they live. They were all born with the HIV infection already in
their little bodies and as such became the new “untouchables” of today’s
Indian society. Even children’s homes do not want to take them, as they
know they require extra expense and may die, and this reflects badly on
them.

“Aunty come see” is the little chorus that comes from the girls as they
grab your hand and pull you into their room to show you their artwork
all neatly stored away and also a little dance they are practicing but
too embarrassed to show everyone. These children are responsive,
stimulated, creative, joyful and alive with hope.

How is the project funded? Well there is the twist. House of Hope is
part of a new Business as Missions strategy going on in India. An
ever-growing business in the heart of Pune is seeking to change not only
the way that business is done in India by fighting the ins and outs of
corruption daily, but also to provide local people with job security and
a godly environment in which to work. They are seeing God open doors
that seem impossible and removing obstacles as they commit to working
with 100% integrity and honesty. This has been both challenging and
exhilerating.

In addition to this business focus they commit to sending 42 % of all
profit back into mission. Right now that sustains “House of Hope” . As
the business grows the opportunity for “missions” of all sorts to grow
seems endless and very exciting.