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Brethren as leader of the missionary care team and still has time for his two hobbies to consume his leftover energy: food and wine appreciation and travel!
Establishing Visions of Hope for Africa in 2015, a 501-C3 non-profit organization, Ed continues today as its well equipped to start a non-profit that would allow me to focus my efforts in areas I am most passionate about: education, healthcare, community development, and social justice.
Q: Innkeepers are busy individuals; how do you find the time?
Most of my teams travel during our shoulder season when we are not as busy. A special thank you goes to my wife Carol, who stays behind and runs the Inn while I am away on these mission trips. I must always be thinking, "is this the best and highest use of my time and energy".
Q: What part of your involvement makes your heart race?
For me, when you see the tears of joy
“For me, when you see the tears of joy and appreciation from those you go and serve, it is most rewarding.” Ed Fisher
Executive director. Their vision is to “Support Evangelism and social justice ministries in the area of health, Christian education, and economic empowerment.” We would say Ed is fulfilling his vision and more — a whole lot more!
The story of Visions of Hope for Africa, in Ed’s own words:
Q: What drove you to start Visions of Hope for Africa?
Having led many short-term mission trips to Africa over the last 20 years, I have come to realize the extreme poverty and social injustice and wanted to make a meaningful contribution to making change in these areas. I felt that I was
and appreciation from those you go and serve, it is most rewarding. We can measure our impact in the lives of the women we empower, the students we help complete their education, the widows we help with micro-finance projects and training, and people that receive medical treatment. They are all grateful as we work to improve the quality of their lives.
Q: Has there been any particularly rewarding moment or project that stands out to you above all?
One of the students we helped with scholarship support at the University was a victim of rape. She turned this experience into a blessing when she
started a rescue center for girls that have