A PlACE OF HOPE

Yvonne & Abong
"Everyone needs someone to talk to, someone to relate to, someone to confide and open up your heart. We are all children desperately in need to lean on God."
Preparing a healthier future for tommorrow's generation!

A friend once said to me:
"Why are they judging me, when I am already living with my own judgment? Instead of criticizing me, let them walk with me, support me in my struggle with the disease and encourage me in my battle. I feel defeated and all I need is love to strengthen me".

A PLACE OF HOPE Inc.

A Place of Hope Inc.
C/o RAIN
P.O Box 37190
Charlotte, NC 28237
Phone:980 253 5791 E-mail Us

ABOUT US

Background
A Place of Hope, Inc, was birthed by the pain two young women felt because of the devastation and destruction left in the wake of the HIV/AIDS virus. As they traveled throughout their native country Cameroon, they saw families torn apart because of an indiscriminate disease fueled by fear and misunderstanding. Nothing made their hearts ache more than seeing innocence lost. Children were infected with this vicious predator and dying through no fault of their own. Both of these women felt God's calling to help, and they responded. As the have said before, "God took my heart, and from it, He created Place of Hopes."
Abong and Yvonne are striving to bring their God-inspired vision to reality for children who have nowhere else to turn to. Their commitment and passion have enabled them to carry their mission forward, focusing on helping others create and maintain a global legacy of love for those who did not have it before. No doubt A Place of Hope is a grand vision. However, with faith, love and support of others who feel the burden they feel, they know even our hearts stop beating, the gifts that are given today will continue to provide A Place of Hope for others.

"Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you" (Psalms 37:5)

Yvonne Tiandem-Adamu
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Yvonne Tiandem-Adamu, was born on May 4th 1972 in Buea, Southwestern region of Cameroon. She is the fourth child in a family of six children. At a tender age of 10 years, her father passed away from the sickle cell disease. Their mother who devoted her life for the well being of her children raised her and her siblings.
Yvonne attended Primary, Secondary and High School in Yaounde, Cameroon. Upon graduation from high school, she was admitted into the University of Buea, Cameroon where she enrolled to study Law. She graduated from the University of Buea with a bachelors degree in Law (LLB) and was immediately hired to work at Lawyer Menye’s Chamber in Yaounde-Cameroon where she served as an assistant for three years.
She arrived the USA in 2000. A year later, she joined Catholic educational system and since then has been a teacher at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School, Charlotte – NC. Yvonne is the coordinator of the French Club at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School, President of African American Ministry at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church, Assistant-Secretary Cameroon Community of Charlotte-NC and co-founder of A Place of Hope Inc. She is a wife and mother of two children: Boris 7yrs and Princess Chloe 5yrs. She is currently working on a Masters degree in Theology at Xavier University in New Orleans. Her favorite scripture verse is from Revelation 3:19 "I am the one who corrects and disciplines everyone I love. Be diligent and turn from your indifference". E-mail Yvonne

Yvonne

Abong Ngranui-Fankam
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Abong Ngranui-Fankam was born on May 3rd, 1972 in Kumba, the South West region of the Republic of Cameroon, Africa. She attended and completed elementary to high school in her home country, Cameroon. She attended UNC Charlotte and graduated with a degree in Social Work.
Abongs' Story revolves around children and families.A voice for the voiceless, she stands firmly to declare a message of Hope, Love and Truth. Abong is a dedicated Christian and an inspiration to many who seek Gods’ love. She has a special place in her heart for children. Abong served as a youth leader in her congregation. She sees a unique power in every child. She believes that, each child is a light of the world, shinning to Gods’ glory.
Abong has served as a deacon in her congregation. She picked up certain abilities and practices that led her to the realization that she is a unique expression of Gods’ mind, living to fulfill a mission and purpose. She learned that all paths lead to the road of peace, joy and Gods’ unconditional love. Abong is a Social worker, humanitarian, wife, mother, Certified Christian Life Coach and co-founder of A Place of Hope Inc.
From 2004 to 2006, she was the secretary of the Cameroon Community in Charlotte-NC.
Abong is the Vice President of Public Relations at Lake Norman Toastmaster. She is recipient of the 2005/2006 lake Norman Toastmaster rising star Award. She is also a member of Women Initiative Network.
"Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. Ps.25:4-5 E-mail Abong

Abong

"Be not afraid, for I am with you always. Come, follow me and I will strenghten you. I will help you and will uphold you with my victorious right hand"(Isaiah 41:10)