The Story of Village of Hope: Cindy Cunningham

The Story of Village of Hope: Cindy Cunningham

Author: Marcylle Combs January 8, 2025 Duration: 34:47

In this conversation, Cindy shares her transformative journey from a childhood marked by trauma to becoming the founder of Village of Hope, a ministry dedicated to helping orphans in Africa. She discusses the importance of integrity in leadership, her deep connection to Africa, and the challenges she faced, including a brain tumor. Cindy emphasizes the impact of her work on the lives of children and the importance of trusting others in ministry.

Cindy Cunningham’s (Director and Founder of Village of Hope Uganda) life today can be summed up in one statement, “For such a time as this”.

 Growing up in a dysfunctional, alcoholic and physical abusive family, she found the Lord at the age of 16. At the age of 18 Cindy gave her life to God’s calling to do whatever and go wherever He wanted her to serve.

 Immediately after attending Welch Christian College, she spent nearly 40 years ministering to men, women & children through Youth For Christ, Josh McDowell ministries, ALARM (African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries.  

 Her heart has always been drawn to children and youth, especially those who have come from broken and wounded families. But her real passion was to one day minister in Africa. God made that dream come true in 2006 when she was working for African Leadership And Reconciliation Ministry. She had the opportunity to see the real life and heart ache of people in Kenya, Congo, Rwanda, Sudan and Uganda.

Get In Touch With Cindy:

villageofhopeuganda.com

Instagram: Villageofhopeug

 Facebook: Villageofhopeuganda

 Youtube: @villageofhopeuganda1430


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