Vision Valley

Operation Hope

 

The gift of hopeA young group

Operation Hope is a sponsorship program which seeks to build self esteem, heighten self worth and encourage children to believe in themselves.  Through participation in outdoor adventure-based activities, team building experiences and other life-changing programs children are validated and affirmed as individuals who are valued and have a purpose.  Operation Hope also sponsors children and families to attend camps at Wesley Mission’s recreation centre Vision Valley.

View a video of an Operation Hope sucess story.

Breaking the cycle

The program aims to support the whole family with a particular focus on 10 to 16 year olds.  They come from a wide variety of backgrounds, but they have something in common – the need for encouragement, affirmation and someone to believe in them.

Some children are physically or intellectually disabled.  Others have witnessed domestic violence, or experienced abuse, neglect or family breakdown.  Many are orphans or foster children unable to live with their parents.  They are all at risk of drifting into anti-social behaviour such as taking drugs, binge drinking, engaging in petty crime – some are even homeless.

Through Operation Hope sponsored programs we hope to break the cycle of hopelessness and steer these young people towards a life of purpose.

Six critical life messagesTwo young girls

Operation Hope uses the six critical life messages to help every child know that they matter:  

  • I believe in you
  • I trust you
  • I know you can handle it
  • You are listened to
  • You are cared for
  • You are important to me

Over the past 15 years, Wesley Mission has seen thousands of lives turned around through it’s programs that support disadvantaged children. For many of these children it is the difference between continuing a destructive, hopeless cycle and overcoming the odds to live a full and positive life – that’s why we call it Operation Hope.

To sponsor or nominate a child to camp please contact the Camps Coordinator on 612 9655 2600 or vvcamps@wesleymission.org.au

Donate to Operation Hope

Your financial support will give a disadvantaged child the opportunity participate in a variety of life changing activities and make new friends in this caring and supportive environment.