Activated Ministries — Humanitarian, Educational & Mission-Based Programs
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Students learning together in a classroom setting
Serving communities since 1999

Helping people heal, learn, and rebuild

Activated Ministries supports humanitarian and educational programs across more than 35 countries — because lasting change reaches both the body and the heart.

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Scholarships & education

Opening doors for the next generation

Our In Recognition of Service Scholarships have helped hundreds of students — the children of lifelong charitable workers — reach higher education across 20+ countries.

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Relief & humanitarian aid

Reaching families when it matters most

From earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria to safe housing for refugee widows and orphans, we move quickly to bring real, life-changing support.

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1999
Established as a 501(c)(3)
35+
Countries served
410
Scholarships awarded
$397K
In tuition assistance given
Who we are

Impatient people, putting compassion into action.

Activated Ministries is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1999. Together, our team has spent decades living and volunteering in dozens of countries where standards of living, healthcare, sanitation, and education fall painfully short.

That experience shapes everything we do. We support both humanitarian and spiritually oriented work because people need help in both — relieving immediate hardship while also addressing the deeper causes of suffering. Lasting change, we believe, treats the whole person.

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Our work

Programs supported around the world

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Children at a self-sustaining school farm Uganda

Family Care Uganda

A fully self-sustained home, school, and horticultural farm for orphans in Gulu — combining academics, sports, and farming skills.

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A refugee family receiving support Turkey

Safe Haven for Refugees

Lifelines for the most vulnerable refugee families — funding a year of safe housing and food, then a path to self-sufficiency.

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A graduate celebrating an education milestone Worldwide

In Recognition of Service Scholarships

Tuition assistance for the children of current and former missionaries — 410 scholarships totaling $397,000 to date.

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Young children in a classroom India

Values in Education

A holistic, four-part program building moral, character, and social development for preschool and primary students.

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Children gathered together at a holiday camp South Africa

Orphan Christmas Camps

For 17 years, a three-day Christmas camp has welcomed hundreds of orphans in Durban — now run with help from past attendees.

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Storybooks used as English learning aids Thailand

English Teaching Camps

An English-teaching program reaching 50+ schools and 15,000 primary students, paired with character-building storybooks.

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Be part of the change — get involved today

Every project we support depends on people who care enough to act. There are many ways to join the mission and help us reach more families, faster.

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What's ahead

Upcoming events & initiatives

Seasonal programs and ongoing campaigns where your support makes an immediate difference.

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Orphan Christmas Camp

Durban, South Africa

A three-day holiday camp welcoming hundreds of orphaned children for celebration, care, and connection.

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Scholarship Awards Cycle

Awarded worldwide

Twice-yearly tuition assistance awarded to the children of dedicated charitable workers.

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English Teaching Camps

Four provinces, Thailand

Volunteer-led camps bringing English learning and character storybooks to thousands of students.

Latest news

Stories & updates from the field

Turkey & Syria Earthquake Relief

Responding to the multiple earthquakes that struck the region in February.

Classes during the Lockdowns

How our teachers kept students learning through one of the world's longest school closures.

Progress on the Uganda Farm

Building a commercial farm across 20 acres to sustain our school long-term.

Home for the Holidays

Why the holiday season means so much to students away at school.
Where we work

A network of partners across the globe

We collaborate with dedicated local organizations and volunteers to deliver programs where they're needed most.

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TRTurkey
INIndia
ZASouth Africa
THThailand
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Educating our youth is the key to fixing what is broken. The return on an educational scholarship is almost impossible to measure — so we roll up our sleeves and help those children. They deserve it.
Thomas Hack Executive Director, Activated Ministries
25+
Years of service
410
Students supported
15K+
Children reached in Thailand
20+
Countries with scholars
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Your gift reaches families who need it most

Activated Ministries is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every donation directly supports humanitarian, educational, and mission-based programs around the world.

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Please note: Activated Ministries does not accept donations in MI, MS, PA, RI, TN, WI, and WV.

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Organization

California 501(c)(3) nonprofit, established 1999

Accountability

View our IRS Form 990