Livelihood & Small Business
Seed grants and mentorship for micro-entrepreneurs rebuilding income.
Est. as a humanitarian initiative
Hope, rooted in action.
The Legends of Hope Foundation stands beside families and individuals navigating hardship — providing direct assistance, mentorship, and real work opportunities for people of every background, including persons with disabilities and able-bodied applicants alike.
12+
Active programs
30
Countries reached
9,800+
People supported
100%
Of decisions are reviewed by humans
Programs
Patient work, in the places it's needed.
Family & Food Support
Direct relief for families navigating immediate hardship or displacement.
Housing & Shelter
Emergency housing assistance and pathways back to stable living.
How it works
A respectful, transparent process.
- 01Apply
Tell us about your situation through a secure online application.
- 02Review
A program officer reviews your details and may follow up for clarification.
- 03Verify
We verify supporting documents privately before any decision is made.
- 04Support
Approved assistance is delivered directly, with follow-up over time.
Your personal information and supporting documents are stored privately and only accessed by trained program staff.
Read our data practicesWorking alongside partners & community networks
UNITY RELIEF
CARE+ NETWORK
GLOBAL HOPE
HARVEST FUND
OPEN DOORS
BRIGHT PATH
Registered humanitarian initiative Encrypted document storage Human-reviewed decisions
Voices we serve
Stories from the people we walk with.
"When my husband lost his job, the Foundation helped us with rent and groceries while I retrained. We're standing again."
Amara O.
Family Support recipient
"Their seed grant let me reopen my tailoring shop. Six months later, I employ two neighbours from my street."
Joseph K.
Livelihood program
"Caseworkers treated me with dignity. Every step was explained and every document I shared stayed private."
Lina M.
Housing assistance
Latest updates
What's happening in the field.
Impact report•Q1 2026
Quarterly impact report published
A look at the families supported, programs expanded, and lessons learned this quarter.
Field update•May 2026
New food relief route in the southern region
Working with two local partners, we opened a weekly distribution serving 240+ households.
Program•Apr 2026
Livelihood cohort #7 begins
Thirty-two micro-entrepreneurs joined our mentorship and seed-grant program this spring.
FAQ
Honest answers to common questions.
Don't see your question? Our team is happy to help — get in touch.
- Who can apply for assistance?
- Anyone facing genuine hardship is welcome to apply. We support families, individuals, persons with disabilities, and able-bodied applicants alike.
- Is there any cost to apply?
- No. Applying is completely free. We will never ask for payment, fees, or financial information to process an application.
- How long does the review take?
- Most applications receive an initial response within 7–14 days. Cases requiring document verification or interviews may take longer.
- How is my information protected?
- Documents are stored in a private, encrypted bucket. Only trained program staff can view them, and access is logged.
- Can I support the Foundation?
- Yes — please reach out via the Contact page to learn about partnerships, volunteering, and donations.
Email us
support@hoopenactie.com
Speak with our team
Mon – Fri · 9:00 – 17:00 CET
Where we work
Headquartered in the Netherlands · operating in 30 countries
If today is heavy — you don't have to carry it alone.
Start an application. It takes about 10–15 minutes, and a real person reviews every submission.