Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the frequently asked questions people have asked. If you still have questions, shoot us an email in the comment section and we will address it for you.
How long has Changes for New Hope been around?
We began our first group of children in the Rio Seco pueblo of Huaraz October 15, 2009. starting with just fifteen children. Since that time we have reached over 2000 children.
Who created this project?
The project was created and developed by Jim Killon, after visiting other Latin American countries and seeing kids in destitution, felt that this was an urgent need and put a vision to paper and paper plans into action. Jim lives in Huaraz Peru and is an active part of the community.
Where do you get your support from?
Initially, the project was funded by Jim's personal life savings. Understandably, no one was going to support a project they never heard of, run by a complete unknown, to help children in a country they couldn't find on a map. Self funding was the only way to get this project off the ground. As people began to hear about the project's early accomplishments, some decided to sponsor and support us. Thousands of emails and requests sent to foundations and celebrities with charitable interests resulted in just one response, The White Feather Foundation which was created by Julian Lennon, son of Cynthia and the late John Lennon. His support took our project from isolation of the Peruvian Andes into the international spotlight. As a result, others joined in supporting the project. In time as other supporters found us, more support began to come to us. Still today, donations are severely anemic to accomplish what goals we have in mind.
Where are your corporate offices?
There are no offices. Unlike massive non-profit organizations in big city high rises with a staff of dozens, Changes for New Hope's "staff" is just Jim Killon. He lives a minimalist lifestyle, by choice, in a one room, concrete mini-apartment, right there in Huaraz Peru. From that one room, the entire project and plans for the future are carefully lined up on a laptop computer. Social media and emails share the progress to the 2800+ friends on our Facebook page and thank yous are sent out to every person making a contribution to the project.
What have you accomplished with the project?
We have accepted our "game of inches" progress as a success knowing that small wins matter. They have become big wins over time. A quick snapshot would show that we have provided over eight tons of clothing, school supplies, shoes, games and toys to several hundred children. A major dent in the ubiquitous parasite problem suffered by most of the children is being treated with Albendazole. Our photo journalism projects have shared the issues facing the indigenous families with the developed countries worldwide. We have had six successful art exhibitions and two citywide invitational chess tournaments. A "Do the Right Thing-Haz lo Correcto" message has reached out to over a dozen communities and schools to encourage value based living and focus. Providing school supplies to children as well as entire schools has enabled the children to have adequate materials to study. Our Wonder Wash units are empowering women by enabling them to do laundry in a fraction of the time and without backbreaking exertion hunched over cold streams which led to other health concerns.
How long has Changes for New Hope been around?
We began our first group of children in the Rio Seco pueblo of Huaraz October 15, 2009. starting with just fifteen children. Since that time we have reached over 2000 children.
Who created this project?
The project was created and developed by Jim Killon, after visiting other Latin American countries and seeing kids in destitution, felt that this was an urgent need and put a vision to paper and paper plans into action. Jim lives in Huaraz Peru and is an active part of the community.
Where do you get your support from?
Initially, the project was funded by Jim's personal life savings. Understandably, no one was going to support a project they never heard of, run by a complete unknown, to help children in a country they couldn't find on a map. Self funding was the only way to get this project off the ground. As people began to hear about the project's early accomplishments, some decided to sponsor and support us. Thousands of emails and requests sent to foundations and celebrities with charitable interests resulted in just one response, The White Feather Foundation which was created by Julian Lennon, son of Cynthia and the late John Lennon. His support took our project from isolation of the Peruvian Andes into the international spotlight. As a result, others joined in supporting the project. In time as other supporters found us, more support began to come to us. Still today, donations are severely anemic to accomplish what goals we have in mind.
Where are your corporate offices?
There are no offices. Unlike massive non-profit organizations in big city high rises with a staff of dozens, Changes for New Hope's "staff" is just Jim Killon. He lives a minimalist lifestyle, by choice, in a one room, concrete mini-apartment, right there in Huaraz Peru. From that one room, the entire project and plans for the future are carefully lined up on a laptop computer. Social media and emails share the progress to the 2800+ friends on our Facebook page and thank yous are sent out to every person making a contribution to the project.
What have you accomplished with the project?
We have accepted our "game of inches" progress as a success knowing that small wins matter. They have become big wins over time. A quick snapshot would show that we have provided over eight tons of clothing, school supplies, shoes, games and toys to several hundred children. A major dent in the ubiquitous parasite problem suffered by most of the children is being treated with Albendazole. Our photo journalism projects have shared the issues facing the indigenous families with the developed countries worldwide. We have had six successful art exhibitions and two citywide invitational chess tournaments. A "Do the Right Thing-Haz lo Correcto" message has reached out to over a dozen communities and schools to encourage value based living and focus. Providing school supplies to children as well as entire schools has enabled the children to have adequate materials to study. Our Wonder Wash units are empowering women by enabling them to do laundry in a fraction of the time and without backbreaking exertion hunched over cold streams which led to other health concerns.