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—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.
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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.
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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.​
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Affiliation Categories
​Affiliate Church/Organization
For churches or organizations without their own incorporation or 501(c)(3) status.
Benefits: Use of ACOH’s 501(c)(3) status.
Requirements: Church incorporation, bylaws aligned with the affiliation package, and organizational minutes. ACOH can provide a basic Church Constitution and Bylaws if needed.​​
​Re-Affiliated Church/Organization
For churches/organizations currently affiliated elsewhere and operating under another organization’s tax-exempt status.
Benefits: Assistance with disaffiliation and coverage under ACOH’s tax-exempt umbrella.
​Associate Church/Organization
For churches already incorporated with their own 501(c)(3).
Requirements: Submit Constitution & Bylaws, certificate of incorporation, and Resolution Form. The organization maintains its own tax-exempt status.​
​Additional Requirement
All churches or organizations seeking affiliation must have at least one member licensed or ordained through ACOH.​