Our Story
Abehinnyuen Community of Hope (ACOH), Inc. was born from a deep compassion and a divine calling to bring hope and restoration to Liberia after 14 years of civil conflict. During our visits from 2009 to 2012, we witnessed severe devastation, including, ruined homes and schools, failing healthcare, and communities struggling for basic needs. Moved by the suffering of children, widows, and the elderly, Lucky and I sought God’s guidance on how to create lasting change.
We began by sending essential supplies from the United States, but soon realized that true transformation required a holistic, faith-centered approach. The 2014 Ebola crisis further revealed the urgent need for community care, health education, and spiritual support. This experience solidified the vision for ACOH: a mission that goes beyond relief to empower communities physically, spiritually, and socially.
Formally established in 2017 in New York and Liberia, ACOH serves as a beacon of hope. Its name, “Abehinnyuen,” from the Bassa language, means “We can do it”, reflecting our belief in unity, faith, and collective action.
ACOH blends humanitarian service with spiritual renewal, promoting moral values, strong families, responsible citizenship, and resilient faith. Our programs address education, health, agriculture, spiritual formation, and social welfare, ensuring holistic support for individuals and communities.
Today, ACOH continues to grow as a Christ-centered movement dedicated to rebuilding lives and restoring hope. We envision communities with safe water, quality education, and strong spiritual foundations. We invite individuals, churches, and organizations to join us, because together, we can do it.
Our Mission
USA FIELD OFFICE
Abehinnyuen Community of Hope, Inc. empowers new immigrants in the United States by assessing their needs and providing essential support. We offer health education, immigration assistance, including permanent residency and citizenship applications, along with interpretation and interpreting services in Bassa, other Liberian and West African languages, and English. We also raise awareness of tropical and non-tropical diseases in native languages to promote cross-cultural understanding.
Our high-quality interpretation and translation services support both governmental and non-governmental agencies, and we train aspiring interpreters. Additionally, we help youth prepare for the workforce through résumé writing, interview coaching, and career counseling. Our mission is to equip vulnerable immigrants with the tools to achieve independence and become productive members of society.
AFRICA FIELD OFFICE
Abehinnyuen Community of Hope, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to charitable, religious, social, and educational initiatives in Liberia. We aim to strengthen the country’s educational system by offering hands-on, career-focused learning grounded in Christian values. Our mission includes establishing quality academic and vocational institutions, training teachers, and providing in-service programs to raise educational standards.
We empower vulnerable individuals through advocacy and humanitarian support, helping them realize their potential and become responsible, engaged citizens and leaders.
Building a Supportive Network
We foster collaboration among charitable, religious, and civic organizations united by a shared statement of faith, mission, and vision. While each group maintains its independence, affiliation with ACOH provides connection, encouragement, and strengthened ministry impact. We welcome church ministries and organizations of any denomination that share our core principles and mission.
Affiliation Categories
ACOH Partnership, Affiliate & Governance Framework
Overview
ACOH partners with charitable, religious, and civic organizations to advance its mission. It provides mentorship, organizational support, and affiliation to churches, ministries, and nonprofits. Non–tax-exempt entities may operate under ACOH’s exemption, while incorporated partners retain independent status. All affiliates must formally affirm alignment with ACOH, Inc.
Mandate
Strengthen strategic relationships and mission impact.
Key Functions
• Oversee affiliate relations and communications
• Lead outreach and partnership development
• Review affiliation requests and advise the Board
• Promote unity and mission alignment
• Ensure consistent representation of ACOH’s mission and values
Governance
ACOH is a non-membership organization governed solely by its Board of Directors and Full Associate entities.
Full Associate Organization
A Full Associate Organization is an independently incorporated entity with its own 501(c)(3) status or Business Registry ID that is formally integrated into the parent organization. It operates in full alignment with the parent body’s mission, values, faith statement, and governance, maintaining unity, accountability, and shared purpose.
Key Characteristic
• Full adherence to the parent organization’s mission, vision, core values, policies, bylaws, and operational standards.
Semi-Full Associate Organization
A Semi-Full Associate Organization is an affiliated body that maintains a recognized relationship with the parent organization while operating with limited integration, authority, and governance involvement.
Key Characteristics
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Partial alignment with the parent organization’s mission and values (not necessarily identical)
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Limited or no voting rights in organizational decision-making
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Restricted participation in leadership and governance structures
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Operational autonomy, including:
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Management of its own internal affairs
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Reduced direct oversight from the parent organization
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Selective benefits, which may include:
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Networking opportunities
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Access to training programs
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Official endorsement or formal recognition
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Current affiliate and associate organizations:
Full Associate Organizations
1. Grace Bible Faith Community Church of Liberia
2. Salem Church NYC
Semi / Partial Associate Organizations
1. Christ Evangelistic Liberation League
2. Christ Healing Ministries International
Affiliate / Partnership Organizations
1. Massaley Foundation
2. Mission Central
3. Computer Ministry
4. Winning Way School for the Deaf, Inc.
All associate bodies are united in vision, mission, and purpose. They are entrusted with participatory roles and appropriate decision-making authority in matters relating to spiritual direction, institutional governance, and mission fulfillment, in accordance with this Constitution, the Bylaws, and duly established policies.